The Straits Times, 16 July 1920

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 2G,£>l SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1920 PRICE 10 CENTS
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      175 1 Prie* nov Finesl an(l Sj Q nal r^ VRAOE MARK. ''BHIP'BERND "BION&t BRXHD WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE i FfiO* THB RBCIFB OF A V HAS A PIQUiNT FLWOUR AND fK\ EMiN IN THH COUNTRY S=? 1 2& L A VAtUABLB APPBIHKa KNOWN THROvOnOUT THB WORLD JOSEPH TBAViRS AND SONS, LIMITED laeotporstcd b
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      139 1 EOBINSON CO, LTD. (laaotpottted >>■ the --tri- im 8 JUemeata) SINQAPOr E 7 lie Gantlemen's Department KACKI^TfSfiES. 8/MNSQATS, CY6UKB SOI I S CHEBTERFIUD CCLLAR A 8 KiMM B» lit WillOlblliM J The Pembrcka iliaSlipon IPf i ihai Clifton Tha Rag'on V J |\/|l Th«fg«pton Th t Z.mb K n. |i
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    The Pinnacle of the Earth.
    1009 2 Ptospects ol Ecallsf Mount Everest. Wa hope withia the n;x» lew jews to hoar ol a him v bsioq ntaading oa tbs Piaaaote ol iuo Btttu" Xais f womating prtj.at —the asrent ct Mia si Brerast, the supreme «aamit ot ttis range ol tbe Himalaya
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    Round World Seven Times.
    125 2 Nearly 50 years at sea was the ramarkable record of Mr. Augustas Topping, who died at Luton, at the age of eighty-three. Belonging to a Devon family of seafarers, he was apprenticed to the Mercantile Marine at the age of thirteen. Subsequently he sailed completey round
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      506 2 I Sheffield Razors Eacli of these Razors offered is selected for you by a razor expert. Our guaranty assures A your satisfaction. n Neitlter of these three values can be bettered, fpy No 5E334— A S oo.l /IH\ hoHow grouri'l razor. /^3VBBBB\ inch ShefficM $i«l jf'J lß\ bla<lc, finely (einjicr-
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    Prodding for Tin
    1127 3 Story of the Discovoy ol Tbe Bsdak Field. Tbe following in taken fiam lha Brisbane Ocoiiei of Jane 9:— A'lneix ytaiKcf httd tnj, (or tbe moat put, futile FBd..»veDr fB prcaiote > in tbe M.Uj PeaiD-ols, Hi. T. W. Ortoo, a joong Aoetialiaa minug crgarer, anccctded i»
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    Mock Marriage at Sea.
    115 3 Miss Marian F. Ayrcr, member of the Bureau of Education of Manila, and M. S. Brownold, mining man of China ami New York, were bride and bridegroom at a mock marriage aboard the steamship Persia Maru during the voyage from the Orient, and when the vessel
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      636 3 Weak, Nervous, Worn-out Grateful Testimony to Dr. Cassell's Tablets from People They Have Cured. •nd-'a. South Africn. Mr P Jarannaill]i>-»iimi. B.A, I Mr M«Tihinu- r>rrpira Pi«nar,[.--iC!EnL*riJ?K ■swii. &Hs?" '•*>:. ..p«il«: o.r.c. v.m». P^,"rt.n^'- .r! 1 i k'' Xmir 1 X en -"< had rnir«r«l th» PrMiritncr. writ** 1 hai« dm<l
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      407 3 Gives a Glorious Sensation of Vigour and Well being The more higlily-stntiig your nerv s are, the more quickly they wil' cs|«nd to liie intense invigorating effect of Sanatogen. But even the dullest urrves respond to it in tiuii- feel the powerful accoes of enersr tbat SttMtogefl brings, and derive
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      347 3 M. EZEKIEL Wholesale and Retail Opticians will supply you with the best spectacles you need. AT O, HIGH STREET Europe Hotel Building ARE WE RIGHT? WITH PLAISTOWE'S TOFFEE DE LUXE A tropical climate tries the digestive organs. A tropical climate is enervating. Doctors say that During bodily ex»rtion the system
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      306 3 IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Cao be had of slightly uaarf "THE PRACTICAL CAR FiveSeater touring body. Only limited number available The first shipment of five ears was sold t« ONB Company for hiring. Very economical on benzine. For farther particulars, pleat* apply to JITTS CO., LTD.. 48, Robinson Road. MARUNI CO.'S GRAND
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      808 4 STEJUKI SMLWti P. O." British India AND Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICEB PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 9. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) rhe Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY era a* areavat raajsadad LONDON FAB-BABTKRN SEBVICK FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLE" A idATBOaj Da*
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      564 4 STEAMER SAN.IMS PRINCE UNE UMITEI, (Incorporated in England) FAR EAST SERVICB FOR NEW TOBK MONGOLIAN PRINCE via Panama abont Ist half Sept. CELTIC PRINCE via Spei about lat half Oct. For all information apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN A 00, LTD. (Incorporated in England Agent*. THE BEN UNE STEAMERS, LOOTED (Incorporated
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      265 4 STEAMER SAIUNiS THE EASTERN SNIPPINB COMPANY. LIMTTBD (laswrpwtatod la Itralta SorUemeata) This time table Is n b jeei to UtaratUa witheat further aotiea. Staamat salilaa rreea ■tnejapsw FeM SENO— Brery Tuesday, a* pja. Bar Part ■w.tteaham aad Feaaaa, Fram Peaaag to ■■alajsml (Train ieaney freai Vealmela to B-.IUB 18 h*nrs).
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      399 4 OTIAbbO tUULHWI 0. S K. TKB OSAMA BHOBBB KAIBsTA fcTB. gn**raat%tsd U faaaa] No- •> B* Eeman Sire**. (SahJMt to tall .11*11 awttßa FOB FOBT SAID, LOBBOH, ANTWBBF, BOrntBDABI ABB BAMBVBS) HIMALAYA MARU Jaly 20 ALPS MABU mid. Baa*. FOB BBW f OBX (via Fi.iaH PaaaQ HONOT.T't.n MABU Aasrart HAGUE
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      419 4 tTEMP IUUMt NIPPON YUBEN KAISHA annniiaHa 1 Japan) o OadbßT Mall erf walk Mm ImtHrtrt tabje«t to altorattoa* wttkaw aiMa. BUBOPBAB BAIL UNB rortaightiy Smrrtoa Fat I —dan, Aatwata via (Malaoca) rmtaf, Calsaiaa. iaea Part Bald aad It KAMO MABU Jaly 18 IYO MARU Aug. d ATSUTA MARD Aa* U
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      298 5 STEAMER SAILINGS COMPANIA TRASATLANTICA (Incorporated in Spain) s.a. ALK ANTE The above vessel is due here on July 18, And will have prompt despatch for Manila. For freight, passage and ether particulars *ppiy to I'.ARLOW tc CO., Agents. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES DE FRANCE Under Contract with the French Governmr-t Mail and
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      35 5 STEAMER SAILINGS DODWELL LINE (Incorporated in England) FOR NEW YORK DIRECT LOWTIVR CASTLE commrnccs loading July 15 EGKFMONT CASTLE commences loading First half September Fpr freight, please apply to PATERSON, SIMONS ft CO., LTD., Agents.
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      308 5 STEAMER SAILINGS M. GLENAMOY, JULY 6, H2t Consignees of cargo ex the above steamer are hereby notified. that the survey of cargo landed in a damaged condition will be held on Thursday, July 22, at 9 a.m. in Godowns Nos. 17 and 18. No further survey will be held after
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      270 5 STEAMER SAILINGS s.s. 111 NTS KM) For Hongkong and *fladivostock The above vessel is due here about July 18, 1920, and will have prompt despatch for above ports. Excellent Ist and*^nd class passenger accommodation. For freight, passage and other particulars, apply to BOUSTEAD A CO., Agents. Singapore, July 1920. DOLLAR
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      314 5 STEAMER SAILINGS s.s. HAITAN The above steamer is due here on July 19, 1920, and will sail for Hongkonr. on July 22. Kor freight and passage, please apply to CHOP SIANG HUAH, Agents, No. 68, Boat Quay. FORHOtHOW AND HONGKONG s.s. Rupara is due to sail for above ports on
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      198 5 STEAMER SAILINGS STRUTHERS AND DIXON INC. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) THE GREEN STAR .STEAMSHIP CORP, due Steamer Singapore Dentinatioa ARCTURUS August U N.w York ELKHORN Sept. 8 San Francisco The above steamers will receive prompt despstch for the ports named taking cargo for all Inland Points. For freight and other information
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      780 6 tmou» From Friday, Julj 16, to Wtdnefiay, July 81 A PATH! BKBIAL TBB SYNONYM FOR BKKIAL PB&FB0TI0M *aainrt»gtJp"BM >^OLASD ND uS3HaE LARKI.H feh-sa^^—.-^^.^etial wo»13. TH£ TlfiEß'inKlt— v__ In 10 epitome* ot 81 reels Aboondia< in Th MU, '-(BsaUon aad Mystintu 8t r» «ritt:n b; tb w II knewa A'tbnr B.
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      582 6 •IMEMM toßiiirf 1221 HAI I i TTI BIOOND SHOW AT IK y/\fik MARia WALOIMP ia the Wfftm SPUR and SADDLE ■H iWHW BTOBIBB lalßrMla. No. S Tbe Final Cbaptet T««aPEBT CODY K 'DN APPIR is 1 parts ling with FRANK MAY D with BDIT3 ROBERTS ia 5 acts LABCA 5
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      285 6 Quinine Sulphate Quinine Bihydrociiloride Saccharin" (BRITIBH MADE) Large stools held Enquiries address to THE UNITED PHARMACY SINGAPORE. COMBINE OF BLUYTERS CO. JAVA SEA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Incorporated in Batavia, Java) A.D. 1881 Combined Capitals folly subscribed Fl. lUH.ON Reserved per December tl, I*lB FL5,«9J,419JJ Head Offices: BATAVIA, AMSTERDAM Branch
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      582 6 SALES BY AUCTION AUCTION SALE OF MAGNIFICKNT WAIN '["-STAINED TKAK AND BEAUTIFULLY CARVED CHKK RY WOOD HOUSKHOI.I) KI'RNITURE. COLUMBIA GRAMoI'IIONK, CHILD'S RIO ING DONKEY AND SADDLK COMPUETB TENNIS GEAR, PLANTS. KTC, ETC, to be held at Morningside, Holland Part. Holland Road, on Saturday, July 24, 1920. at IM pjn. Comprisinß:
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    128 7 FIXTURES. Friday, July 16. Hiaa Water, 11.22 a.m. Band in the Gardens, 6.16 p.m. Humphrey Bishop Cu., Vie Theatre, 9.16. Saturday, July 17. HiK'h Water. 0.0 a.m., 11.20 p.m. Outward Mail due. Humpnrey ilishop Co., Vie. Theatre, 9.16. -Sunday, July 18. Wish Water, 0.36 p.m. MasaUag Club
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    291 7 VESSELS AT THE DOCKS. East Wharf Basin.— Shrimp, Van Wacrwijek. East Wharf.— Wheatland of Montono, Betsy Ross, Lindsay Moller. Sheers Wharf, Albert and Victoria Dry Dork*. Kintu and Brandan. Main Wharf. Vondel, Lake Fielding, Ataka Maru. itnla, Haleakala. Veronej. Empire Duck. Ayuthia, Firthcliff, Matarara, Kuryadus. Takada. West WharT.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    188 7 To-day Pulau Sanibu !J0 p.m. Teluk Anson 8 p.mT Batavia, Samarang and Sourabaya S p.m. Malacca and Muar 3 p.m. Pulau Suepri 4 p.m. Colombo, Port Said and Aden 4 p.m. P. Sumbu. Bawran, Sourabaya, Bandjvrmnsin. St.igen, K. llaroe, B. Pupan and Samarinda 4 p.m. P. Sambu,
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    16 7 (Official Tost Office Report) June 10 July 9 June 4 July 12 June 11 July 12
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    128 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, July 18. On Lond on, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 5/32 Demand 2/3 29/32 Private 3 m/s 2/4 13/16 On New York Demand 45H Private 90 days 49 On France Bank 525 On India, Bank T. T. 117 On Hongkong, Band d/d 59V4 P-f- pm. On
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      MINING
      210 7 Im. Val Pd. Bayer*. S«ller«. 1C 10 Amp«Bf 1000 1 1 Ayer Wenf 1.00 1.60 nom. £1 £1 Kara. Kamunting 2.16.0 2.18.6 10 10 KinU Assoc. 7.25 8.00 Cl 11 KinU Tin 1.7.6 bom 1 1 Hitam Tin 2.80 3.00 xd. 1 Jelantoh 1.66 1.75 £1 £1 Lahat Mines
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      GENERAL
      119 7 frl.Pd. Buyen. Mien. a £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 3.15.0 4.0.0 •1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 12.00 13.00 >/-6/- Eleetrie T*way» 1/1 4/» 10 10 Fraser A. Neave 56.00 58.00 •0 50 W Hammer* Co 110.00 115.00 xd. 100 100 Katz Bros. 130.00 160.00 :i Mexican Kajrle 10.0.0 11.0.0 L
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      DEBENTURES
      82 7 U Eai. px. sl^«4,»o# aaf (pApai Spore Electric Tramways 6 pa «60,00f Ma S'por« Municipal Id^ $1,878,000 6 pa cent, dla, par B'pora Moa. 4tt p^ of 1907 11,000,000 1# m i»»A*li S'por* Mam. 4H P* of l»0« $I ,Boo^o* U llpAtt 3'por« Has. 4* p* af a," 09
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      418 7 Fraser awl Co. and Ljall sad Evatta QaoUtiou Frmwr Ly»U A Co. Ev«tt Alor Gajah ($1) 8.60 S.BC t.60 8.80 Am. Malay 4.25 4.75 4.50 4.75 AycrHitam ($5) 23.00 24.00 23.50 24.50 A. Kuning ($1) 1.20 1.30 120 1.30 A. Molck (81) 8.10 8.40 1.10 1.40 A. Panas
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      66 7 >j. KUM BANG ConfiKneas of carrro p*r the above steamer from Australia are hereby notified that she fied that she has now Arrived and is discharging into Godowns Nos. 20 and 21. BOUSTEAD CO.. Agents. s.s. MATARAM Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from Australia arc hereby notified that
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      635 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED IMMEDIATELY, a clerk quick at figures and good handwriting. Apply 21, The Arcade. NEW OMEGA CYCLE for tale, Jap enine, 3\ horsepower. For particulars, apply 823, Straitg Timer CLERK WANTED for estate in Kelantan. Must be conversant with estate accounts. Apply Barker A Co.. Ltd. WANTED CHINESE
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      85 7 LEVER AND SONS MANILA HOUBR. IH, Orchard Koad LADIES W. have the finest selection of BOOTS AND SHOES In Singapore, also moderately priced FROCKS, DADiTT MANILA LINGERIE, MANILA HATS, BWATOW TABU CLOTHS, SILK FRINGES, STOCKINGS, BEADED BAGS, COATS, SHAWLS, ate Smart READY-TO-WEAR FROCKS. CENTS— Wa have 'just what yon require
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      270 7 HUMPHREY BISHOP COMEDY AND OPERATIC COMPANY New Programme Nightly TO-fIQHT, FRIDAY vaudeville and Wedgwood Classics TO-WOItItOW, SATURDAY PANTOMIME, ALI BABA PLAN AT at UTRIB'S ABISAKA'S WILL-KNOWN PATENT CANVAS BAQB for packing RUBBER CALL OB WRIT! TO JstfL* JafA.^^ JLC^^*^. sBT^L am, Oolemaa Stoee*, Staxafort. Talaafaaai 14»M ■MsßaSfii^^-^^^^- vfl i r
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    The Straits Times. FRIDAY, JULY 16 RECKLESS SPECULATION.
    1252 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, JULY 16 RECKLESS SPECULATION. The financial position in England is bewildering. In the last half of 1919 new companies with an aggregate capital of £252,734,000 were floated, and in the first half of the present year 6,415 companies have been registered with a capital of £448,738,000.
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    21 8 The steamer Vondel, which arrived in Singapore this morning, has on board 13 Germans bound to Batavia from Amsterdam as passengers.
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    74 8 The Mussoorie correspondent of the Englishman announces the advent of the motor rickshaw. Those who have read Kipling's story of The Phantom Rickshaw will feel glad that the hero died before motors were invented. It was bad enough for the unfortunate man to be haunted by the spectre of the
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    14 8 The annual general meeting of ths Oaigielea Rubber Co. ni held at noon to-day.
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    26 8 The old hand-power methods of milling rice in Canton are gradually being dia carded. About 35 mills in Canton am 1 Hona.i are now using steam-power.
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    47 8 In their produce report, dated July 15, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state I Since last reporting the copra market has become slightly easier and closing quotations are as follows No. 1 standard (16.80 to $17, No. 2 standard $16.30 to $16.50, No. 8 standard $15.80 to $16.
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    51 8 The directors of Harrisons and Crosfieki, Ltd., have declared dividends on the cumulative preference shares at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for quarter ending; June 30 and at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum on the preferred ordinary shares for the six months ending June
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    49 8 It has been decided to hold a meeting; of all members of the Church of England in Selangor at the St. Mary's Parish Room, Kuala Lumpur, to ascertain the wishes of the community with regard to the re-appointment of the Rev. A. B. Champion as Senior Chaplain of Selangor.
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    49 8 It is notified that with reference to the provision of section 30 of the Government of India Act, 1919, Hi* Majesty's Government have decided to make a contribution of £135,500 per annum, with effect from the current financial year, towards the cost of the administration of the India Office.
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    46 8 Assistant Superintendent Shuedy has had occasion to prosecute a number of aliens recently for failing: to register. Yesterday he charged a Japanese, named Natsumaro Tsumodo, before Captain Rowbotham, for failing to register himself within 48 hours of his arrival in the Colony. Accused was fined $75.
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    49 8 For the first time in the history of the Allahabad University, tw» Parsi ladies, sisters, the Misses Kanijeh-^and Goolbanoo, daughters of Mr. Nadirshaw S. Koyaji, late Professor of English and History at the Government College, Ajmere, have passed the B. A. examination of the University, in the second class.
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    59 8 A motor passenger boat from Alleppey to Quilon capsized on June 12 owing to an unusually strong wind. Among: passengers, numbering about 50 and including men, women and children, was Mr. W. J. Beck, Superintendent of the Madras Government Press, who was on his way to Kottayam to give expert
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    79 8 In replying to Mr. T. H. Sitch in the House of Commons, Lieut. Sir William Mitchell-Thomson stated that 11,416 tons of jam, fruit jelly, and marmalade had been imported into the United Kingdom from Australia for the year ended May 31 last, and licenses had been granted for the re-export
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    93 8 We shall watch with interest, says the Englishman, the attempt to scare off cold weather visitors by proclaiming that there are no hotels for them to live in and there will be no boats to take them back home. If this does not make the average globetrotter believe that we
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    92 8 There has just arrived in Melbourne from London a highly technical book entitled Alcohol Its Production, Properties, Chemistry and Industrial application. By Chas. Simmonds, B. Sc, Analyst in the Government Laboratory, London. Speaking of arrack, distilled from rice, the author says it has been "known in India since at least
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    108 8 Tom Gunn, the well known Chinese aviator, has just returned to Hongkong from a trip to America. He is reported by the S. C. Morning Post to have some big schemes on hand for South China, including mines, factories, improved livestock and a commercial aviation service. A large shipment of
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    105 8 Before Mr. Dawson, second magistrate, yesterday, the preliminary enquiry was commenced of the case in which a Jaffna Tamil, named Devendra, is charged with bigamy. It is alleged that while his first wife, who is also a lady from Jaffna, and, like her husband, of the Hindureligion.was alive he contracted
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    153 8 Local landlords will be interested in the following clipping from the Englishman The. provisions in the Rent Act which permitted owners to charge whatever rents they liked for houses put up since the Act became law, has certainly had the effect of encouraging building in Calcutta. New and larger houses
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    343 8 The Secretary of the Penang Turf Club. Mr. H. Oxenham, has returned to Penanjt from Australia looking very fit and well. Mr. V. G. M. Hurst, of the Mercanti ItBank, Kuala Lumpur, is leaving shortly for Kelantan on transfer. He is replaced by Mr. D. Benson, (nm
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    Government House.
    30 8 Lady Guillemard visited the Youns Women's Christian Association yesterday morning, and was shown round by Mrs. Sime and Mrs. Stamford-Robinson. Her ladyship has become patroness of the association.
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    Outward Mail.
    72 8 A portion of the mail ex Thongwa will arrive by train to-morrow msrning. Correspondence will be ready for. delivery to boxholders about 11.30 a.m. TO remaining portion of the mail will arrive on Saturday night an<! will be dealt with on Sunday morning. The G.P.O. will be open
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    Malayan Oil Palms, Limited.
    101 8 The prospectus of a new company under the above name is being circulated. Oil Palm growing is an entirely new business in Malaya, and everyone who feels the importance of broadening the basis of out industrial prosperity will hope for its success. We had a long
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    Mentakab Rubber Company.
    142 8 The statutory report of the Mentakab Rubber Co. Ltd., for presentation at the general meeting shows that the total number of shares allotted is 1,000,000 and upon each of the shares the sum of $1 has been paid in cash, except the allotment money of 50 cents
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    The Australian Capital.
    246 8 Slow, but sure," says a Calcutta paper, is the motto of Federated Australia in the matter of its federal capital. It must be at least ten years' since Canberra was selected as the site of the capital, and yet it is only now that one hears adds
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      85 8 A NEW SHIPMENT OF Capstan Magnums Cigarettes CBIAiNABLB FROM John little Co., Ltd. Pobinson ft to,, ltd. 3> I > I%J OF oo BIGH-CLAIS CIGARETTES RECIM 44 VIMHNI* OIO*RB"« >■ patent airtight Mm each eaatainiDg SO magnom lias. M&MUFtCTCEBD BY TBB Zi/estminsten f Tobacco ij \Co. Ltd/ IHFORTBD bCLBLY BT
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      178 8 SELECT SUBJECTS AND BIG FEATURES AT SINGAPORE'S MODERN PICTURE THEATRES (Taa Omsk Km ft Co, Ltd, Proprietor.) ALHAMBRA Goldwyn Production FIGHTING ODDS IT PARTS 1 PARTS Featuring Msxine Elliott Topical Budget Pathe Gazette THE ESCAPE OF JIM DOLAN 2 PARTS PARTS A MADMAN'S SECRET 2 PARTS PARTS A Suspended Ceremony
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    CONFERENCE.
    442 9 Gerffa: s Still Haggle About CoaL Position of Extreme Urgency Reported. Rel'er Telegrams. London, July 12. Spa The conference this morning decided I.) continue as it was impossible to finish t.> day. It also was decided to refer the German reparation proposals to the reparations commission and German and
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    Forestry.
    164 9 Reuteu Telegrams. London, July 14. At the British Empire forestry '•onfarences. Sir Claude Hill, member of the Viceroy's Council, introduced the subject of forestry education and research. He said there was general agreement that wherever practicable these should be proceeded with side by side, both in various portions of
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    United States News.
    292 9 Rel-ter Telegrams. London, July 13. New York The American Railway Ex-pi-ess Company has asked the inter-state commerce commission to authorise the consolidation of the express transportation business, the merger including the Adams, American, Wells-Fargo and Southern Express companies. London, July 13. Santiago de Chile The Chilean Government
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    Arab Attack.
    136 9 Rn-TER Telegram. London, July 13. In the House of Commons, replying to Col. Ormsby-Gore, Mr. Churchill stated that Arabs on July 2 attacked the government buildings at Rumaita on the Euphrates, killed the Arab guard and cut the railway. Reinforcements sent from* Basra and 8 small column sent
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    Late Lord Fisher.
    108 9 Reutee Telegram. London, July 13. Striking tributes to the memory of Lord Fisher were paid at the funeral ceremony to-day and the metropolis has seldom witnessed a more impressive spectacle than the full naval honours accorded. The route to the Abbey was densely crowded by reverent spectators.
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    League of Nations.
    82 9 Reuteb Telegram. London, July 12. The council of the League of Nations has decided to refer the Finnish-Swedish dispute with regard to the sovereignty of the Aaland Islands to a commission composed of three international jurists, to be nominated by the president of the League, for advisory
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    Polish Reverses.
    136 9 The Way to East Prussia Open. Reuteb Telsgrams. Lohdon, July 12. Warsaw I A communique states that the Poles have abandoned the line of the river Vilna. The Bolshevists have reached the fortifications outside Minsk. The Polish army in the Pripet region, advancing in rear of the enemy,
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    Ireland.
    118 9 Reuteb Telegrams. London, July 13. A police motor was ambushed between Cloghane and Dingle and two constables were shot dead and a district inspector and the driver dangerously wounded. The Sinn Fein finance department, announcing the impending closing of the Sinn Fein loan, says £295,000 has so far been
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    Poles and Germans.
    71 9 Reuter Telegram London, July 12. Berlin I According to the returns the East and -West Prussia plebiscites under the peace treaty, to decide the nationality of certain districts, have been in the nature of a landslide in favour of Germany and against Poland. The West Prussian results
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    French President.
    44 9 Reuteb Telegram. London, July 13. Paris M. Deschanel has written to the Minister of War, regretting that his health did not permit his attending the National Fete review' on July 14. Tonight's papers freely suggest the advisability of handling the presidential situation.
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    Anglo-Japanese Alliance.
    37 9 BEUTER TELEGRAM. London, July IS. The Daily Mail states that the British and Japanese governments have informed the League of Nations of the prolongation of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance for a year and henceforth renewable yearly.
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    Various.
    93 9 Reuteb Telegrams. London, July 14. The London County Council has adopted a standing order not to employ aliens, except teachers of foreign languages or those who have served with the British forces. London, July 12. Official Sir Matthew Nathan (formerly Governor of Hongkong) is appointed Governor of Queensland in
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    Prince of Wales.
    36 9 Reuter Teleuram London, July 12. Adelaide The Prince of Wales arrived and received a very enthusiastic reception, in which the workers joined most heartily, despite the labour newspapers' recommendation of a passive attitude.
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    The Corporation Tax.
    35 9 Reuter Telegram. London, July 14. In the House of Commons the Corporation Tax underwent prolonged debate in committee. It was considerably criticised bat was finally carried by only 145 votes to 99.
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    THE PRICE OF RICE.
    77 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 16. At a meeting of Chinese it was resolved to petition H. E. the Governor for a reduction in \he price of rice alternatively, to lift the control as early as possible. It was also resolved to forward a telegram
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    IN MEMORIAM.
    182 9 Lord Fisher. After fierce storms have riven sea and land, And strewn with wreck a peaceful smiling strand, Wrung mothers' hearts for lightly slaughtered sons, Left wives and daughters mourning sinless ones When Force untrammell'd lifts its awful head, And desolation all around is spread, When blind unreasoning
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    Scotsmen of Perak.
    238 9 Says the Calcutta Statesmen The Scotsmen cf Perak apprar to be slightly less provident than their compatriots in jther parts of the Kmpire. fir it appears from some recent proceedings of the- St. Andrew's Society at that centre, that, wiih reference to the annual celebration of the
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    Earthquake in Formosa.
    153 9 Some casualties and much damage to buildings were caused by an earthquake that rocked the island of Formosa on June 5. The cities of Taipeh and Tainan were not much affected, but other localities suffered considerable damage and some loss of life. The earthquake occurred at 1.24
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    Fuel in the F.M.S.
    1488 9 Malayan Collieries and The Railways. The following has been sent to us for publication Sir, It is not our intention to continue the publication of our private correspondence with the Railway Administration on the subject of coal output and truck shortage but as we had no
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    ULU PANDAN RUBBER.
    625 9 Dividend of 18 Per Cent. For Past Year. Following is the report of the directors of the Ulu Pandan (Singapore) Rubber Estates Ltd., for presentation at the annual meeting Gentlemen, your directors submit herewith a duly audited statement of the accounts of the company for the year
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    Lubok Rubber Estates.
    1177 10 More Capital for Extending Property. The third ordinary general meeting of the Lubok Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on May 31 in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers' Association, 38, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. Joseph Ramsden (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in the course of
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    THREATENING THE CONSUL.
    685 10 Canadian Prospector Charged In Bangkok. Mr. C. Grant, a British subject born in Canada, appeared before the International donspah Court in Bangkok on July 9 (says the Bangkok Times) charged by the police with having sent, on the 4th inst., a letter of insult and threat to
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    Humphrey Bishop Company
    191 10 There was a complete change in the programme served up by the Humphrey Bishop Company at the Victoria Theatre last night before a large and appreciative audience. The entertainment went with a bang from the start with Bert Crawford's manipulation of the Jazz drums, with Joe Brennan's
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    Canadian Pacific Ocean Services.
    151 10 Singapore shippers to Canada and the United States will be interested to learn .of the recent inauguration by the Canadian Pacific Of-pan Services of a regular service between Sineapore and Vancouver, the intention being to regularly employ on this run their fast freighters Methven an") Mattawa,
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    THE BOMBAY MARKET.
    533 10 A Dozen Failures of Brokers In Stock Exchange. Although the official ra(e of interest of the Bank of Bombay was reduced by one per cent, and its opening balance showed an increase of 44 lakhs this week, states a Bombay message of June 19, there has not
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    SINGAPORE SHARE MARKET.
    387 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co's Weekly Report. In their weekly share circular, dated July 14, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state We have issued the 10th edition of Rubber Facts and Figures and if any of bur clients have not so far received a copy we shall be happy
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    Wrecked on Desert Isle.
    144 10 Two American marines with two native women of Guam have been found in a dying condition on an uninhabited island in the Pacific by one of the Japanese government boats. The story is told by Mr. Hiratsuka, chief civil administrator of the Ratuk group of. the
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      Mr. Darbishire and Conscription.
      557 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In an address of welcome to His Excellency, presented on his arrival in the Colony, the Straits Settlements Association, if I am not very badly mistaken, ciaimed to represent the British community in the Straits Later on a
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      Traffic Question.
      97 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In consequence of the increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads at present and the attempts being made to regulate traffic generally, might I venture a suggestion that bullock carts be diverted from Orchard Road during the hours of
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    151 10 Lovers of chivalry, beauty of character and real romance are advised to see Frank Mayo and Edith Roberts in Lasca, at the Liberty Hall in the second show. This is supported by a two reel L-Ko comedy and the Tempest Cody final episode. In the first show, Vitagraph
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    Bandman Comedy Co. Coming
    145 10 The newly formed Bandman Comedy Company which has recently arrived in the East and is now playing in India, will shortly visit Singapore. The company has a large repertoire of the latest London successes and local audiences will shortly have an opportunity of seeing something of
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      S.C.C. Bowls Tournament.
      122 10 Yesterday's results in the S.C.C. bowls tournament were as follows Championship Singles. Ruchwaldy beat Elphick, 21—16. Doubles Handicap. Main and Hume (plus 2) vs. Van Cuylenburg and Nelson. Unfinished (18 6 in favour of Main and Home.) Singles Handicap. Bowerman (plus 2) beat Whitehead (plus 2) 21—5.
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      Cricket.
      40 10 The match in the S.C.C. cricket tournament to-morrow will be Merchants A to K v. South Staffords. The inter-settlement cricket match between Singapore and Selangor will be played in Singapore on Saturday and Monday, July 31 and August 2.
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      Golf.
      176 10 The first round in the Empire Dock Cup (ladies) competition at the Keppel Club will be played off on or before FrU day, July 23. Conditions are nine holes handicap with a final of eighteen holes handicap. The draw for the first round is Mrs. Montgomerie v. Mrs. Barrett,
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      The Penang Bisley.
      75 10 The premier event in rifle shooting in Malaya, the Penang Bisley," begins tomorrow and will be continued on July 25 and 31 and August 1. The programme comprises nineteen events, in most of which valuable challenge trophies are to be won, and includes practically every class of
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      The Swimming Club.
      67 10 The Swimming Club launch will run on Sunday as follows Johnston's Pier I 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m. High tide is at 12.36 p.m. The annual meeting of the club will be held
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      Singapore Yacht Club.
      51 10 A sweepstake race will be sailed on Sunday morning. Course Start U. E. Pier, round C. S. Recorder, man-o-war buoy, mark boat off Swimming Club, mark boat off hulk Oscar, mark boat off Seaview Hotel and finish at Swimming Club. Once round. Boats leave Tanjong Rhu at
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      Malaya Football Association.
      75 10 Mr. H. M. Mohamed Ghous, President of the Malaya Football Association and of the Persenangan Stia Club is presenting two cups for competition under the auspices of the Malaya Football Association. This Cup Competition which will be known as the H. M. Mohamed Ghous Cup and the
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      Football.
      383 10 The S.C.C. won by 3—o in their match against the R.E.s yesterday. AH the scoring was in the first half, and at one time it looked as if the Club were going to pile them on, but in the second half the visitors well held their own and might
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      The America Cup.
      146 10 The great race for the America Cop. in which Sir Thomas Lipton is challenging the American Resolute with his Shamrock IV, was to have been sailed yesterday. The result has not come to hand op to the time of going to press. Before the war Sir Thomas
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    THE COST OF LIVING.
    530 10 Brisbane Housewives Tackling Subject. A well-attended meeting, called at the request of the National Council of Wanes, was held in the Town Hall, Brisbane, last month, the Mayoress of Brisbane (Mrs. J. F. Maxwell) in the chair. The object was to form an association to inquire
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    172 10 Macphail and Co.'s Daily Report. Singapore, July ISTin.— l2s tons at 140.50. Rubber.— Market still declining, stoat for July transacted around 72 cts. Ati£.Sept. 73 cts. with Oct.- Dec. 76H-77 eta. Share Market. Quiet with very little doing. Rubbers. Quiet and neglected. Ufca Pandans 2.12 H, Ulu
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    SINGAPORE AND S.M. BOY SCOUTS.
    26 10 Orders for week ending July 18, 1920 Friday, July 16. Band Practice, Malay Volunteer Clubv 5.15 p.m. FRANK C. SANDS. Commissioner.
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    The Nestor of the Navy.
    1008 11 Brilliant Career of Late Lord Fisher, Whea Prince Loais of Bstionberg retire] ia llOt from tbe offloe of First Bca Lord, beloved by all who knew him, aad oarryiofi with him Ihe rrgard of all tbe efflotra of tbe sesriee be has to brilliantly adorned,
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    JUNE RUBBER RETURNS.
    61 11 Anglo-Johote. 29,775 lbs. Bintan X.—111,000K lll,OOO lbs. Burma Development Synte. 4,607 lbs. Bukit (X.8.).— 6,650 lbs. Bandar Sumatra.— 47,2so lbs. C'lovelley.— 12,000 lbs. Djasingm.— B3^o6 lbs. Eastern Sumatra.— 42.l2o lbs. <Men Bervit. 35,980 lbs. Jimah.— 2s.ll4 lbs. Kauintoe.— 4B,336 lbs. Kcca Tinggri— 2B,ooo lbs. .-uiiK'i'ii. 03,400 lbs.
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
    572 11 Tone Weakens and Prices Fall. I Tbe 4681h anoH» of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Robber Asjoeiatioa was bald on Jaly 14 and 1«, 1930, wbea tbere was catalogued 2,026,088 lbs., 904.48 toa«. Offwed 1,174,048 lbs., 7C2.89 tosa. Bold .941,187 lbs., 430.18 toss. Paioas RsiiissD, Cents perl*
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    COST OF A SUIT.
    288 11 Perhaps Less Than 20 Guineas Next Witter. la tb» Hoose ol Commons en May 18, Mr. Hjid L". Fiome, Sjm(is») a<ked tb« Pusidui.l ol ::i« Board ot Trade whether he wm awatu tbat the a»e.r»<i prioe for best qu>lity, B iiisL. sakssßi woistui sditH was con
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    JUNE TIN RETURNS.
    19 11 Tronoh Mines. 1,799. piculs Middloton Tin Mines.— Sluicing 1 pels. 58.09, tribute pels. 41.91— total 100.
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    38 11 It appears that Irish criminals may i>r divided into three classes I (a) The one* you can't catch (b) Tbe ones you have caught but can't convict (c) The ones you have convicted but can't keep in prison.
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      254 11 8. MOUTRIE and CO, LTD. ■jseoroorati d la Hoa^koaaJ beg to announce that having recently augmented their Tuning Staff, they are prepared to undertake tuning contracts at special rates. All tunings will be done by HIGHLY EFFICIENT EUROPEANS ONLY and satisfaction will be guaranteed. All orders will have our prompt
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      393 11 RAFFLES CAFE Bras Basah Road ADEIPHI HOTEI~ EVERT EVENING OUR SPECIAL ORCHESTRA PLATS FROM 7 TO 1* ADELPHI HOTEL LIMITED. A U. TJKEKDKMA. Maaaclna; Dtraeta*. RUNNYMEDE HOTEL PENANQ-(Sea-«lde) Every Wednesday and Saturday MUSICAL SELECTIONS DURING DINNER Single (par cay) $6 5O to $12 Double (per day) $12S0to|20 B."b. HE VDHBSOf
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    RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
    956 12 Par Value. Company. Stock Exchange Par Prices, Value. June 9. Company. Stock Exchange Prices, June 9. M£l £1 £1 £1 £1 21--£1 21--£1 -2-1-£1 21--£1 £1 £1 £1 £1 £1 £1 £1 £1 £1 £1 -2-/-il 1--21-£1 2/£1 £1 £1 £1 Anglo-Majay Bakap Plantations Batu Caves Batu
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      1670 12 KIAM MAT CO. 108 and 109, Market Street OIGHLY EFFICIENT IN THE EXECUTION OF ESTATE, SHIP AND MAIL ORDERS QUALITY ASSURED PRICES MODERATE THE STRAITS TRADING CO., LIMITED. (Incorporated in Singapore.) NOTICE is' hereby given that an extraordinary General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Registered Office
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      260 12 TO CAPITALISTS AND INVESTORS A unique opportunity to acquire a large block of property in the very heart of tee town, only once before in the market. Owing to extension of business, Messrs Central Engine Works, Ltd., having obtained more extensive and commodious premises, the undersigned have been instructed to
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      238 12 NOTICE The firm of Ching Keng Lee Co., whieb .was started on March 1, 1911, by Messrs Ching Keng Lee and Yeo Hock Hoe as Auctioneers and Estate Agents in being converted into a Limited Liability Company under ESTATE AND TRUST AGENCIES, LTD. with a nominal capital of $2,000,000 Of
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      60 12 ENGLISH FISH The following are now in stock Kippers Bloaters Haddocks Halibut Fish Fillets Smoked Salmon Red Herrings SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. j M -aP^hf I. jT I pure, rich, wholesome beverage mch a> J^mMx^^ I I could possets such a flavour K?^^PtL^^k^.^LtfHfi£aW I none but the best could
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    H.C.L. AND STANDARD OF LIFE.
    351 13 A Shanghai Domestic Badg«t In Detail Ttaere b»l !-ten eonaiJoikble atnoani o< dis3O6» oo in Sbtßgbai in tbn above topic. Tb9 fO'ljAisg Ictt.v ti tbc Bdiio* ol "ie N.C. D».l> Nawi, bj H.C.I. Suffeiet," is wa» b tep'OQDoUcc Aa 006 ol tb* v- «y iMgsnainbe'
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      226 13 —~z. WHITE A WAT'S FA OUt W. L RANGE OF Turkish Towels ad &me bqr;er£D i I AID FAIKBIO MADE FROM finest egyptiak cottoi w i Matt JB xfO Prieei *0 65 :»oh 2 IfSM 99 a r 17x44 IB 4 11x4) I.TS 6 2.x 0 a.9S !< XJ2 SOO
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      480 13 THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LTD. (Ik- bpomtid in Quibkblakd.) General Manager's Progress Report For Four Weeks Ending June 19, 1920. Gentlemen,- H rewitb I b.-g to forward the nvouu report, for ibo four week^endi »i Jooe 10, 19M D iveiopiuent work ioi the titm is follow* Driving 48
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      199 13 •.•*ij@ v*A Motor Cars $St Motor Cycle. I H S Bioyo'oa Motor Lorries r J t* '"^^nSßHa^sl L' *^K l r** 7 C l :^BTs^B^BTsM •> X* i jTrfr H -AmS^b^btsß P*R '^*39BbbS jaWH £ri- IBh Equally Dependable in the Tanks of Peace QM.4M That is why four-fifths rs^jaSsssi: of
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      139 13 PUBLIC HELP WANTED All names shown in the Singa- ftfA pore General Establishment*. Clubs, Insurance and Shipping t0v%9l Companies, Estates, and other MuwAf new Concerns, are inserted Jtm^^M Names not found therein should b« posted in time to meet our 1921 issue of <£*H THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY (To be
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      749 14 SALE! IV AUOTWW MORTGAGEE'S SALE At our sale-room No. :1". Klin* Street, on Wednesday, July It, at 2.50 p.m Valuable freehold land and house No 'K in Loronp 29, off C.aylang Road, area 11,616 eqoare feet CHEONG KOON SENG ft CO., Auctioneers. AUCTION SALE OK 24 HEAD UNGAMKI MTLCB COW,
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      803 14 SALES BY AUCTION FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT KULIM, KEDAH. July 14, l»20, at U a.m. Seven pieces of land with shophouses having brick pillars timber partitions and tile roofs situute in Jalan Raya, Kulim. Producing SurHt Lot Shop Monthly Putus No No. No. Rental of 73 6 117
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      2272 14 AMtti tS.SM.tM S.C, Assurance in force over $15,U00,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO. LTD. (laawißeretea la ttralts Settlements) MAD OFFIC* I Wlaobootat law**, Mafaaore. LONDON OFFICE > IZ. Old Jewry, rf. The Company has ftMM aoaoattta with tk* ■«>»■» Court of ladaaa aad compile* with th* British Lite Assurance
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    796 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Why the Driver Blows His Horn. An interesting letter npjearei in this paper a few days ago, saya tbe N 0, Daily News, relative to tbe great amount of born blowing indulged in by tbe Chinese obaufleur and to a very
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    SHIPWRECKED MEN IN COLOMBO.
    265 15 A Miraculous Escape in Water Tank. Three ebip wreaked native sesm» bom a ■ailing vcebrl who wrte picked op at sea neat Cbiiaw b? fi bertnea were lent fiom there to Colombo b/ train, stji the Ceylon ObseiTer. It i' stated thtt lUe men baiooged to
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      117 15 C. E.W. HEAVY TYPE RUBBER MACHINES Size of Rolls 12 in. diam. 18 i<?. long of deep' chilled ca«t iron and fitted with MACHINE CUT GEARS FRICTION CLUTCHES t SAFETY NUTS etc with gear guards and pray pipe DELIVERY FROM STOCK Prices on application to QENTRAI] DUN LOP Nine y
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      238 15 COLUMBIA FOR DANCING IN YOOR HOME GIVES YOU THE RIGHT RHYTHM AND AMPLE VOLUME Ks^^^BKV*''T'*" i i i *tt slaMi^nP^wi I EXQUISITE CABINET MODEL $390 ROBINSON PIANO OOMPANT, LIMITED (Incorporated i:i Hongkong). DIE SHORTLY MOTOR TRUCKS 3-ton Cliaaa Full particulars from SELAT TRADING CO 42 Kling Street. NEW STOCK OF
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      161 15 ARRIVED r ryl s^\. J I S FIAT NEW MODEL- 501(1920) Everybody's Car Economical in Cost and Upkeep Simple, Light and Swift Solid Construction DEMOMSTRAT.ON 3AR AT The Colonial Motor Company 196*3, O3SHARD ROAD Telephone 950 McKenzie's Lavender Soap A reliable toilet soap, it Is one that truly saves- saves
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      385 16 GUAN KIAT CO LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) M, PHILLIP STREET, SINGAPORE. New Shipments just arrived of EUROPEAN MADE TIN AND BRASS BUNKER LAMPS DIETZ HURRICANE LAMPS (Red and White Globes) ASI'INALLS ENAMEL PAINTS (all Colours) SAPOLIN ALUMINIUM PAINT 6HERWIN WILLIAMS ALUMINIUM PAINTS, ETC., ETC. m LATEST AND ONLY EUROPEAN
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      951 16 JMSSIFB APytRTISEMtEMTS Tae PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, Ta Let, etc. In ordinary close-art type (average six words to line) are -Per line one insertion 28 cts, two ins. 46 cts, three ins. 64 cts, four ins. 82 cts, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40, twelve
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      887 16 SITUATIONS VACANT a ESTATE AND MINING. WANTED MEDICAL* OFFICER, locally qualified, for a property in Trengganu. Apply stating qualifications and salary expected to Medical, Straits Times. DISPENSER (TEMPORARY) WANTED- for mine hospital in F.M.S. Salary $80 per mensem with free quarters. Applications, with copies of recent testimonials, to fte forwarded
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      996 16 MOTOR VEHICLES UNUSED AUSTIN five-seater for aale. What offers T Apply 797, Straits Times. FOR SALE, beautiful eight-cylinder motorcar Oldsmobile, splendid condition. Apply 818, Straits Times. FOR SALE A HUHBER CAR, five-seater. For further particulars, apply to Nanson an j Co., 77. Beach Road. SELL YOUR CAR NOW. We are
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      474 16 LAND AND BOUSES IMMEDIATE ENTRY. New bungalow for sale in Tanglin. Apply 796, Straits Times. FOR PRIVATE SALE, freehold land, about 120 ft. by 400 ft. facing the sea at 6M milestone East Coast Road, in a very healthy locality, suitable for two large compound houses. Apply at 5-2, Malacca
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      276 16 Straits Motorcar Service LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) 213 to 216, ORCHARD ROAD LORRIES "AND CARS HIRED OVERHAULS TO MOTOR CARS AND CYCLES WELDING of all metals, under European supervision SATISFACTION GUARANTEED PRICES VERY MODERATE Phonel233 DONT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY We have received a small shipment of BRITISH MADE CAUSTIC
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      205 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorisl snd General eg Manager's Office 1117 Job Printing Office 1244 Post Office Box No. SCO All communications relating to editorial matters and news should b« addressed to THE EDITOR. All communication* relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, ments, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc, should
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