The Straits Times, 28 March 1922
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Title Section13 1922-03-28 1 The Straits Times. NO. 26,905 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1922 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement212 1922-03-28 1 \^Jff NATURMJ5 11 \B CORDON'S npv w^i V OLD TOM Mm HI GIN US OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE K Imported by The Borneo Company. Ltd.. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG Kodak snapshots in your garden •4% < fe-»- > A Br^ /a\ Kodak will give yoi durminf picture-record ol yoor *^o^"£212 words
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Advertisement79 1922-03-28 1 Newest Spring Goods Constantly Arriving s^rK<P^P>P AFTERNOON AND it W&W^t/lf)) EVENING GOWNS ftfflfr \\J\__ 'PvTt l MATERIALS ROBINSON Co.. Ltd., (Incorporated in Singapore). SINGAPORE. Pineapple Hams SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. M. B. E. Don't Fail to Visit Section N, Kiosk 33 You will be surprised. FRANKELS, LTD. Everything for79 words
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Article818 1922-03-28 2 Company's Satisfactory Position. The sixteenth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Jebong (Perak) Kubb.r Co., Ltd., was held on March 10, at Colombo. Mr. L. A. Wright was in the chair, and the others present ware Messrs. R. C. Scott, H. Glyn Eccles. D. W.818 words
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Article178 1922-03-28 2 'Justice McCardie on Feminine Fashions. The Daily Mail fashion expert states that in addition to scarlet fashions already mentioned, coloured lingerie is also being worn. Orange, red, purple, magenta, and magpie are the favourite colours, corsets being made to match. Psychology as a feature in women's dress178 words
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Advertisement130 1922-03-28 2 SAKURA E^wni'Bßwraw^ja U£ L. m m MW v iv The Ideal Beverage <>**»w*- i!F r\ FRESH STOCKS ONLY. nmO MWiL^l jM^_r ft fy L'' P a^Ffl Tnrorrj BRiwK^jS^fgj^S^ P -'V*-, .i'C->' SOLE AGENTS: IiIHBHS Suzuki Co. Winchester House, SINGAPORE. The Crowning Grace of all Celebrations is a perfect smoke. Try130 words
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Advertisement378 1922-03-28 2 BABY LfJST REST WITHJMMA In Pimples On Head From Birth, Caused Itching. Cuticura Heals. "Baby had eczoma on her head from birth. It appeared first In the form of pimples and caused great itching till I had to have her wear a bonnet night and day. She hardly got any378 words
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Advertisement224 1922-03-28 2 A.M.A. A.M.A. G^rge FLETCHER Co Ltd (Incorporated in England) CANE SUGAR MACHINERY SPECIALISTS for the Equipment of SUGAR FACTORIES REFINERIES and DISTILLERIES. P. A. PARIS, S4/56, THE ARCADE, SINGAPORE. A.M.A. A.M.A. Real Economy. Don't let the WHITE ants destroy your Rubber Estates but use UNIVERSAL ANT-KILLERS. Sole Agents for S3.224 words
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Article353 1922-03-28 3 Scene in the House Of Commons. Never before has the House of Commons reached such exultant cheering as that which greeted the announcement of Mr. Montagu's resignation. It emanated from the Unionist benches, but it was so loud and prolonged that it seemed to be general. Some353 words
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Article354 1922-03-28 3 Marry Early and Prolong The Agony. Apropos of the question, Should Young Europeans in the Tropics Marry It is perhaps pertinent to point out that nuistiis collected by the Federal authorities in America, and euited by Professor Wilcox, of Cornell University, show conclusively thai .married men have354 words
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Advertisement535 1922-03-28 3 M.B.E. ANNOUNCEMENT Malaya-Borneo JJ Exhibition^ MARCH 31 TO APRIL 8, 1922 PRICES OF ADMISSION TDK following tariff is published for Crneral information A. Entrance to Exhibition Ground (payable at entrance gates) 20 cts. H. S.nson Ticket for entrance only to Exhibition Ground, available at all times during period of Exhibition,535 words
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Advertisement302 1922-03-28 3 M.BE. ANNOUNCEMENT STOP PRESS MALAYA BORNEO EXHIBITION AND Visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. H. M. S. Renown will arrive in Singapore on March 31st, The Malaya Borneo Exhibition will be opened on the same day. If you are exhibiting you will want show-cards, posters, and many other kinds302 words
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Advertisement259 1922-03-28 3 Singapore Property Sale. The following Singapore properties were sold by auction by Cheon; Koon Seng: and Co, at 30 Chulia Street, on Wednesday uftemoon Freehold land and house, 11 Off Jurong Road, area 10,000 s.t., bought by Mr. Chia Joo Fook for $600 freehold land and house 1 Kirk Terrace,259 words
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Advertisement658 1922-03-28 3 DAISY AIR RIFtES Become an expert marks- man with a Daisy Air Rifle. Daisy Air Rifles arc made in single shot and repeating models and shoot straight to the mark. They look like high powered "big game" hunting rifles and are reasonable in price. Own a Daisy and have real658 words
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Advertisement231 1922-03-28 3 Pictures Tell A Story Quicker Better than Words y-jSj^^^^^ Almost any camera will fP§ll^^^^ make a photograph if the KSj|^^^^^^ /T^l place, the hour of day and j4j where ideal conditions exff IlilllHPKjlf Ansco Speedex comes into «JglallS§^Sß3Br has reserve speed and lens J^f power yours to use when r&-231 words
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Advertisement558 1922-03-28 4 STEaMER SaILIHBS P. 0. British India »nd Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) LONDON FAB-EASTERN SERVICE. FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES AND LONDON Dae Singapore Leave Singapore PLASSY about Apr. 2 DEVANHA about Apr. 4558 words
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Advertisement545 1922-03-28 4 STEAMER SAILIHCS "ELLERMAN" LINE KLLKBMAN A BUCKNALL STKAMSHI? Co,, Ltd. (Incorporated >n England) BTBAMaW Dae Singapore PASSENGEK SERVICE BOMKWARDS. Steamer Learing Singapore t.s. CITY OF SIMLA For Marseilles, London Mar. 31 s.s. CITY OF CALCUTTA For Marseilles, London May 10 FREIGHT SERVICE Steamer Da* Singapore t.s. CITY OF SIMLA Marseilles,545 words
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Advertisement654 1922-03-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATCHAPPU (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated In Holland) Teleaaeae Nee. Paaaa«e Dept. ISI, Freight Dept. 1202, Marine Dept. and TraasalftveP' Dept. 1417, Manager's Dept. IMS. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA OOVERNKKMT. ALTIXG March 29, Sampit and Bandjermasin. COEN— March 29, Muntok and Palcmbang.654 words
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Advertisement476 1922-03-28 5 STEAMER SAIUNGS N.T^K. i/onwm tpra Kamo Maru Mar. 81 Katori Maru Apr. 7 LIVERPOOL UWE Tottori Mar* Apr. 20 I ■ambobb mm Dakar Maru end Apl. I I NEW IORK UNI VIA BPEK BOOTH AMERICAN UNE Kanagawa Maru Apr. 8 BOMBAY I.INI Awa Mum Mar. .11 ■I kn-l a Muru476 words
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Advertisement389 1922-03-28 5 STEAMER SAHJNIS 0. S. K. THE OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA LTD. (laeorporated in Japan) No. I, De Sonia Street. Proposed Sailing from Singapore (Sabject to change wlthoat notice) EUROPEAN LINE For Port Said, Marseilles. London, Antwerp. Rotterdam and Hamburg. arr. dep. ALTAI MARU Apr. 21 Apr. 22 (Omits Marseilles) NEW YORK389 words
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Advertisement417 1922-03-28 5 STEaMEB SftHLHWS "DOLLAR LIME SINGAPORE to NEW f ORE VIA SUEZ s.s. M. S. Dollar LOADING SINGAPORE Ist HALF APRIL Through Bills of Lading issued from Singapore to the Principal Cities of the United States and Canada. For further information as to Rates, etc., apply to DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD.417 words
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Advertisement369 1922-03-28 5 STEAMER SAILINGS M United American lines inc. Successors to LIVERMORE DEARBORN ft CO LIMITED. (Incorporated in U.S.A. I INDEPENDENT STEAMSHIP LINE Regulsr Service between New York Singapore and Java ports and vice versa FOR NEW YORK (via Suez) West Campgaw end April West Canon May 15 West Mohamet June 15369 words
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Advertisement1796 1922-03-28 5 SALES BY AUCTION IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JOHORE AT MI AR Miscellaneous Salt No. i of 1922. Between V. E. P. L. VAIRAVAN CHETTY, PlslntiO and LOW CHIN TECK, Defendant. The undersigned will sell by pullic .me tion the following valuable Muar propertie* at1,796 words
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Advertisement742 1922-03-28 6 CIHEiAS ARCADIA CINEMA East Coast Road. Near Beach House. From Tuesday, March 28, to Saturday, April 1, MB. SECOND SHOW AT 9.30 I' M. Pcßicy II > Uiri'l «n S Part* SIXTEENTH WlrK 5 Parts Together with Mary MacLuren in 5 p ar ts THE FORGED KltlDK 5 Parts .Se.'742 words
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Advertisement229 1922-03-28 6 CINEiAS PALACEGAY CINEMA From Tuesday, March 2X, to Thursday, March 30, 1922. FIRST SHOW 7.30 P.M. THE SON OF THE NIGHT Episodes 3 and 4 4 Reels THE BUSY MAN A Comedy. SECOND SHOW 9.30 P.M. One of Edgar Rice Burroughs stories. THE RETURN OF TARZAN SMASHING BARRIER Episodes 7229 words
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Advertisement222 1922-03-28 6 ENTERTAINMENTS VICTORIA THEATRE Wednesday. March 29 MADAM BUTTERFLY. Thursday. March 30 CARMEN. Friday, March 31 AIDA. Monday, April 3 TOSCA. Tuesday, April 4 LA BOHEME. Wednesday, April 5 IL TROVATORE. Thursday, April 6 FAUST. Hooking at MOITKIE'S Popular Prices $4 and $2. GOODWOOD HALL THE MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!222 words
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Advertisement494 1922-03-28 6 ENOLIN TOOTH PASTE STRONG, MEDIUM OR MILD V ANTISEPTIC ARRESTS DECAY WHITENS AND CLEANSES THE TEETH HARDENS Hi THE GUMS uH\ PERFUMES 'I THE BREATH DELIGHTFULLY 7 REFRESHING I'jK SOLE AGENTS i DUNCAN ROBERTS Ltd. 137, Cecil Street, Singapore. PUBLIC WORKS DEPT., SINGAPORE Applications are invited for ll Kuropean Superintendent494 words
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Article207 1922-03-28 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday. March ZA. High Water, 10.25 a.m., 10.51 p.m. Prince of Wales at Port Swettenham. Royal Itu''.iri Circus, 9.15 p.m. Wed n< .ii«v, March 29. High Water, 11.0 a.m., 11.16 p.m. l'nmv of Wales at Kunla Lumpur. Children's Corner Rahaanal, 4.40 p.m. Tanglin Club at Home.207 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article75 1922-03-28 7 East Wharf Basin Nil. East Wharf Thongwa. Sheers Wharf -Nil. Main Wharf Kjrai Sang, lalia. Gorgon, i Krian, Kaiang. Empire IKick Yogao Maru, Amazon \laru. «c»t Wharf Hyson. Jardin.s Wharf Nil. 1-alo Urani Coal Wharf—Nil. Keppel Harbuor. Main Wharf—Dredger Shrimp, W.B. Sweet, i Coal Wharf—Nil. Vessels75 words
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Article170 1922-03-28 7 AMAZON MAUL". Jup.. 4.H23 tons, from Muni..k jt-.i. for Japan l's-x HAN UHATT HIM, Urit.. in" tons, from c Malacca fur Malacca 29-3. CHINHUA, Hni.. I,B*l tons, from Swatow I IT-*, f»r Bangkok ::<'-:i. llt< E, Brit., :i 14 ton;-, from Deli 27-3, for i IVli 1-1. v170 words
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Article177 1922-03-28 7 To-day Batu Pahat 3 p.m. 5a iit on 8 pjn. ■atari* 4 p.m. Malacca and Huar 4 p.m. Raio 4 P.m. Bangkok 4 p.m. i <«icon ..4 p.m. 1 Rhio and I.incga 4 p.m. Hongkong and Kmoj, takinp; mails far r s.a. ;i^ii Canada C p.m. Wednesday177 words
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Article19 1922-03-28 7 ■ft Spore February 20 February ill February 24 •rd. London March 20 March 20 March 2119 words
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Article159 1922-03-28 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, March 28. On London, Bank 4 m/i 2/4 Demand 2/8 3/4 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 3/32 On New York Demand 50% Private 62% On France, Bank 625 On India, Bank T. T. 179 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 8M p.c. prem. On Shanghai, Bank d/d159 words
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48 1922-03-28 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 12 noon, March 28. Tone of Market. Quiet. Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. Spot April April-June July-Sept. Spot April April-June July-Sept. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 26V4 27 27tt 28 ..28 29 30% 3148 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article190 1922-03-28 7 Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.00 1 1 HiUm Tin 1.10 1.20 1 1 Jelantoh 0.60 1 1 .Lilian Tin 0.60 0.70 £1 £1 Kam. Kamunt. 1.9.0 1.11.0 cd. 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 3.50 4.50 5 5 Lingui Tin 2.75 3.25 10 10 Malayan Coll. 11.00190 words
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Article136 1922-03-28 7 Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. £1 £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 3.8.9 3.11.3 10 10 Central Enginei 15.00 16.00 10 10 Central Motors 3.00 4.00 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 5.50 6.00 5/- 6/- Electric T'wayg «/6 10 10 Fraser Neave 24.00 25.00 50 50 Hammer and Co. 110 115 100136 words
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Article103 1922-03-28 7 U. Ens. 6 p.c $1,234J500 par 6 p*. pjn. Spore Electrical Tramways, 5 p.c. £350,000 lorn. Spore Municipal 5 p.c $1,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4H p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 10 pc. dii. Spore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1909 $1,000,500 10 p.c. dii. Spore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1909 $1,500,000103 words
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Article393 1922-03-28 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. Fraser Lyall Co. Evmtt. Allenby ($1) 0.10 0.20 0.10 0.20 Alcr Gajah ($1) 0.90 1.00 1.00 A. Hitam ($5) 9.50 10.00 9.00 10.00 A Kaning (11) 0.75 125 0.76 126 Am. Malay ($1) 1.00 1.20 1.20 A. Molek393 words
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Advertisement96 1922-03-28 7 THE SZE HAI TONG BANKING AND INSURANCE CO., LTD. NOTICE is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the company will be closed from March 20, 1922 to April 15, 1922, both days inclusive, for the preparation of Dividend Warrants and New Fully Paid Share Certificates. By Order of the96 words
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Advertisement463 1922-03-28 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS THE CKNI INK Pata de foie eras Truffe fiom I'erigord, France, at H. Bolter, Europe Hotel. Building. ICE CREAM SODAS and Frappes. G. H. Sweet Shop, 6, Battery Road. BROCADED EVENING SHOES, »15 a pair. Manila House, 196, Orchard Road. FOR QUICK SALE, trap, victoria, stepper, harness. Apply463 words
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Advertisement104 1922-03-28 7 Prowse, Jones Co. i are EXPERT MOTOR MECHANICS and can v rach foartnte* that all repair jobs entrusted to them will be performed as well v it is possible for anybody to do it. are MAGNETO SPECIALISTS and hare successfully repaired magnetos which good Mechanics had given up as a104 words
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Advertisement542 1922-03-28 7 SINGAPORE ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS, LTD. (Incoporated in tho United Kingdom). VISIT OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. NOTICE is hereby given that from 6 p.m. until midnight on March 31, 19-2, an 1 from 6 p.m. en April 1, 1922, until H.R.H. has left trie Island of Singapore, the tramcars on542 words
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Article35 1922-03-28 8 Mr. Ong Swce Gam, second son of the late Mr. Ong Teck Lim of Woodsville. is leaving the Colony on the 30th instant to proceed to London to take up his profession in medicine.35 words
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1096 1922-03-28 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, MARCH 28 PACIFIC TREATY. The United States Senate has ratified the Pacific Treaty with a reservation. To thtt reservation we do not think that very serious 'importance need be attached. As between Japan and Great Britain there was an actual clliar.ee. In certain circumstances Britain bound1,096 words
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Article50 1922-03-28 8 M. Cognacq, the new Governor of Ccchin-China, is making a tour of the Central and W«st Provinces to further the Ind'o-China loan propaganda. He will visit in turn Vinhlong, Sadec, Caritho, Travinh, Baclien and Soetrang and take the opportunity of making the acquaintance of the officials governing these various districts.50 words
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Article73 1922-03-28 8 An echo of the strike was heard at the Hongkong magistracy on March 15. Nine employees of Wiseman's Bakery were arrested on charges of leaving without lawful notice, and were granted bail and remanded provided they returned to work. Mr. Goodoll informed Mr. Wood that the men had worked well73 words
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Article76 1922-03-28 8 The Government of Ceylon has decided to remove the central railway offices from Maradana to th« vicinity of Captain's Garden, and the Legislative Council has voted Rs. 12,000 as fees to the architects who arc preparing the final design of the proposed building. The plans have been entrusted to a76 words
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Article82 1922-03-28 8 A substance which has been named Fuelite," has been invented by Mr. Walter Strafford in England, whereby a (rood smokeless fuel fcr domestic use is produced from refuse material. An excellent coke of any degree of quality is also obtainable. A particular feature of the apparatus is the fact that82 words
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Article14 1922-03-28 8 The nnnual meeting of the Teluk Anson Rubber Co. was held at noon to-day.14 words
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Article23 1922-03-28 8 There was another packed house at the Royal Italun Circus in their tentoff Beach Road last night and every item evoked unstinted applause.23 words
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Article25 1922-03-28 8 A collision betw2en two motor cars took place to-day on Robinson Road. It is believed there were no personal injuries though both cars were damaged.25 words
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Article29 1922-03-28 8 The following telegram has been received from Rome dated noon March 22 Exchange on Londen Lire 3 85.80 per li Sterling, Italian War Lean 5 per cent. Lires 7V.29 words
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Article46 1922-03-28 8 Copies of the official programme of the Royal visit and the aduress to be presented to His Royal Highness, price 50 cent 3 each, can be obtained from the Government Printing Office, Messrs. John Little and Co., Messrs. Robinson and Co. and Messrs. Mtutrie and Co.46 words
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Article55 1922-03-28 8 A Chinese named Tan Jok Hin, while beinj; escorted v few days back from the dock of the Police Court to the gaol to serve a sentence of cne month for theft from a person, effected his escape. Ha wa-re-arrested and when produced before his worship again yesterday got an55 words
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Article53 1922-03-28 8 At the instance of the Detective Department three Chinese were charged yesterday before Mr. Dawsjn, third magistrate, with being in possession of m.'truments for counterfeiting King's coir, and a large quantity of counterfeit coins. The case was postponed for hearing till the 3rd prox., bail being fixed in the sum53 words
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Article56 1922-03-28 8 The Raffles Hotel orchestra will play the following progamme of music to-morrow, at U.4.~> p.m., ur.der the direction of Mr. P. A. Cooke Suite, Othelio, Coleridge-Taylor Dance, Hungarian Nc. 5 Brahms Entr'acte, Simple Aveu, Thome Fantaisie, Tannhauscr, Wagner Two Scenes from Cobweb Castle, Lehmann (a) Evensong, (b) My Lady's Jester56 words
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Article74 1922-03-28 8 A passtnger who lately travelled from Rangoon to London by the Leicestershire, of the Bibby line, for which Paterscn, Simons and Co. arc the local agents, speaks highly of the comfort and attention he received. As an alternative route from the Streits for home the voyage via Kang; on is74 words
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Article81 1922-03-28 8 According to the Report for 1921 of the Suez Canal Company the number of vessels passing through the Canal during the past year was SJT76, of 18,119,000 net tonnage and carrying merchandise of 17,509,000 ton.% as compared with 4,009 vessels of 17,575,000 net tonnage, carrying 17,049,000 tons in 1920. Th81 words
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Article87 1922-03-28 8 Profit of Copeng C, r.?olidated for year ended September 30, 1981, was i 54.454, plus i:::;,4u"4 brought in. Quarterly dividends at rate of S)d. >ier share (18 pet cent, per annum) absorbed 269,365, leavlag 188 JOT Diieeton have ('voided to write off i'T.SOO from pipeline and mine equipment, and to87 words
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Article91 1922-03-28 8 The annual report of the Chamber of Shipping records that in 1921, as ccmparcd with the maximum reached in 1920, freights fell 741s per cent., whereat wholesale prices declined only 14 per cent., and retail prices IJS'^ per cent. The expenses of running ships continued ?o onerous during the summer91 words
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Article100 1922-03-28 8 An a'teration in the uniform of chief petty office's, petty officers, and men of the Navy is announced the sun helmet adopted fer their wear in hot climate: is to be of a modified pattern, and the helmet will be sent to' all victualling yards abroad as soon as the100 words
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Article104 1922-03-28 8 Th? former Russian cruiser Askold, which in days gone by was well known on the China Station, and particularly at Shanghai, left the Clyde on February 23 in tow of a Dutch tug for Hamburg, v.!x re she will be broken up. Mor.' recently th-' ship took part in the104 words
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Article104 1922-03-28 8 The Custom Hou?e fraud prosecution at Semarang lasted a week before the Kaad van Justitie there, and ended 1 in the ac.i supervisor, being senti four years' and ;ix months' rigorous imprisonment to be followed by police supervision. The sc:r.<> in court was an interesting one as thi- stolon exhibits104 words
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Article463 1922-03-28 8 Capt. S. H. Belson has been appointe 1 in commind of the Selangor, replacing Capt. J. A. Campbell, who ha? y: nc ti m< On leave. The engagement is BBBOOTeed af Mr, Willi.-.m G. Porter, inspector Traffic Department, s.s.iv, to Miss Joanita, daughter of the Rev. Wm.463 words
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Article70 1922-03-28 8 We have been asked whether the Secret ry of the Bino-British Trade ition is .Mr. 1.. K. Haynes, formerly trading as L E. Raynei and <'■>. Ltd., Kuala Lnmpar. We have no positive information on the point, and have merely t'> repeat that much more information about70 words
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Article84 1922-03-28 8 Our Penang correspondent n At the meeting of the South Taiping Tin Dredging Co. Mt. D. A. M. Brown, tha chairman, n ade l"t:;r expls tin position "f the company. He proposed a resolution for the nsconatructicn of the company which was seconded by Mr. H. Dove84 words
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Article145 1922-03-28 8 The theft <f (804 took ptaee (pen the P. and O. steamer Dttwara 'lurine; the night if the 88th inst. The lerang of the I would appear kept the of fume of the crew and bad collected £500 on the arrival of the DUwan fr mi145 words
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Article186 1922-03-28 8 From neiirly every part of the N. K. I. severe rain* am! Doodl are reported. Many lives lave been lost by accident! to pruus. A Padang r.-ibii to the Java paper- tajl that very bw. wither his beer, experienced along the whole of thfl Wist186 words
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Advertisement114 1922-03-28 8 The 1922 Rover Gars 8 H.P. 12 H.P. TWO-SEATER FIVE-SEATER Silence, power, comfort and economy are the advantages we claim for the Rover Cars. New Models now being shown at our special display of Cars, Motor Cycles, etc. at our town establishment. Sole Agents JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in114 words
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Advertisement139 1922-03-28 8 ALHAMBRA Beach Road. Eighth Chapter of Alex. Dumas 4 Pta. THE THREE MUSKETEERS 4 Pta. HUSH Featuring Clara Kimball Yonng 6 PU. 6 PU. Topical Budget. Flnt Show. 3 PU. THE STOLEN MASTER 3 PU. 2 PU. THE KNOCK-OUT HAN 2 PU. nSfARLBOROUarT Beach Road. 5 PU. RULE BRITANNIA S139 words
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Article1571 1922-03-28 9 Renown Due at Port Swettenham. F.M.S. En Fete. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Port Swettenham, March 28. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales is due to arrive at Port Swettenham on board JIMS. Renown this afternoon. People of Malaya would have been unworthy of their birthright if on such an1,571 words
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Article375 1922-03-28 9 Appearance of Property Much Improved. The direetrrs' report to the shareholders of* Bukit Timah Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the year ended December U last, The nit loss for the year as shown by the profit and loss account amount -d to $2tJ,2Jti.2K. from which must be deducted375 words
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Article282 1922-03-28 9 Important Suggestions Made. Reuter's Service. London, March 27. Paris An official communique says the Near Eastern conference has decided that Constantinople and a large part of Eastern Thrace will be left under the Sultan's sovereignty. Territories bordering on the Straits will be demilitarised, whether assigned to Turkey282 words
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Article138 1922-03-28 9 Reuter's Service. London, March 27. An unforeseen result of the Washington naval treaty is that while the greaC powers are forbidden to sell discarded w«r-| ships to small countries they may supply any number of new and expensive craft. Thus Finland was recently negotiating ftr the purchase cf138 words
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Article103 1922-03-28 9 Reuter's Service. London, March 27. The I. R. A. Convention has confirmed the maintenance if tha Republican army under an executive of sixteen members, and has uecided to enforce a drastic boycott of the six northern counties. London, March 27. A significant indication of the strength of the103 words
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Article81 1922-03-28 9 Reuter's Service. London, March 27. The difficulty created by the Indian < Legislative Assembly's rejection of certain taxes is apparently to be surmounted by f the Government borrowing. I Lord Winterton, IJnder-Secretary for India, has given notice of a motion in the House of Commons, authorising the <81 words
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Article38 1922-03-28 9 Reuter's ServiceLondon, March 27. The proposed reduction of cotton operatives' wages of seventy-five per cent. I off the standard piece price lists is equi- J valent to a thirty per cent, reduction in current wages. I38 words
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Article2020 1922-03-28 9 Condition of Malacca Water Supply. Raffles College. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon. The Governor's Deputy, the Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C.M.G., presided, and the others present were The General Officer Commanding (H.E. Major-General Sir Neill Malcolm, X.C.8., D.5.0.), the Attorney-General (the Hon.2,020 words
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Article89 1922-03-28 9 Kent Cheang and Co., of 61 Market Street, agents for the John-Pickett Rope Co., one of the best Manila rope manufacturers i:i the Orient, and who are participating in the approaching M.8.E., have just received a display board showing some 50 'iifferent interesting knots, each individually named,89 words
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Article45 1922-03-28 9 Owing to a shipping delay the Royal Italian Opera wilf\ot get lure in time to open this evening and bookings for toniifht's performance at the Victoria Theatre have consequently been cancelled. The season will begin to -morrow night with Madutno Butterfly.45 words
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Article750 1922-03-28 9 List of Staff Accompanying The Prince. Procession of Cars. The appended official details of the Royal procession on the occasion of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales' arrival in Kagmpat on Friday give the names of the statf which is accompanying His Royal Highness The Royal procession will750 words
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Article82 1922-03-28 9 The P. and O. steamer Dilwara, which arrived from Rangoon a few days hick, is awaiting, it hi said, orders a- to when; she is to proceed to next. It it reported that this good old vessel, which has done fluty for many years both a a82 words
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Article325 1922-03-28 10 The rain of the last few days has made the main track very soft and sloppy and with a view to keeping it in good order fur Saturday the work was carried out M tlic inner course this morning. In the cinunistiinccs there was very little real f.ist325 words
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Article72 1922-03-28 10 Owing to the state of the ground play was impossible in the S.C.C. Tennis touriiumtr.t yeiterday, and play is again out i f question to-day. The ties will be plavid to-mom.w as follows liamnioM-liip. Riefcea v. Holder. Championship Pairs. Dean and Wodehousc v. Nolan and72 words
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Article25 1922-03-28 10 i the frince of Wales' visit, the gem ral meetiag of the Ladies Lawn i. Club t.a beta postponed until 19H25 words
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Article145 1922-03-28 10 ciisi.ii gave a very attractive f the art of billiards in the Sinipang Club, Sourabaya, on Wednesday last when he met Mr. Shackleton in a giiine of 800 up. Stevenson went to the t;ir!i T2 times to make his 800 and his Im-m hr.-aks MN '■>'. M, 111, 289145 words
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Article199 1922-03-28 10 Japanese Sentenced in Malay Street Case. At the Assizes yesterday befere the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, the case was nlinue-d and concluded in which a JapaUMM name., Van:akishi stood charged with the murder of a compatriot named Nakaru in a house in Malay Street on January 6199 words
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Article147 1922-03-28 10 The Gaiety changes its first show programme to-night. There are episodes 9 lit and 11 of the Woman in Grey serial. Tha ><■<■( n,l show is the samr. with episodes V ami S of the great Son of Tarcan serial, The Ameruariii with Douglas Fairbanks, and l.;irry Sen.147 words
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Article553 1922-03-28 10 Rubber Association's Annual Meeting. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held yesterday afternoon in the Exchange Rooms, Mr. J. M. Simc presiding, with Mr. E. Gattey for the secretaries. After the usual preliminaries the chairman said Gentlemen. The report and553 words
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121 1922-03-28 10 Singapore, March 28. Silver. 3:>'-j. Hongkong 8'» prem. Three months gold 52%. Share Murket.—Dull. Rubbers. Few enquiries. Allenbys 15 rents. Craieielcas -10-50 cents, Bassetts 52V r>7'; cents, Tambalaks 47'->-52': cents, ChembnnK Malay Rubbers buyers lid., Bukit Keponss IjttK, Sungei Araks bids wanted, Sungei Bagnns121 words
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Article120 1922-03-28 10 Mes.Ms. Lvail and Evatt report under to<!hv's Jutc> tin. IMSjLI $73'», 225 tons sold. Rubbers.—Few enquiries. There arc buyers of cheap parcels of llukit Katils, Maiaka Pindas and Br.osetts. Radelins .ny (,]Tc.-iv.l »t 4, Pajams 5 ami Tapaha 7. Mines.— Jelantohs Htt-StM cents, Jolians r.T'^-fi'J'j120 words
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Article144 1922-03-28 10 Routine Orders, dated March 22, by Lieut.-Colonel F. E. Spencer, D.5.0., M.C., Commanding S.S.V.F., state Tuesday, 28th. 5.15 p.m., European Co., Guard of Honour European Co., lining of streets 5.10 p.m., Eurasian Co., Company Parade Chinese Co., Company Parades. Thursday, 30th.— 5.15 p.m., European Co., Guard of144 words
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Letter188 1922-03-28 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I see in your issue dated 23rd inst. an article .headed The Leech Again Popular." I am not surprised at this and my reasons may interest your readers medical and otherwise. About 22 years ago in this country I bad188 words
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243 1922-03-28 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your article of the 23rd instant headed China and its people has interested me very much. I would like to know where and at what price cculd a copy of that book on governance of China by243 words
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380 1922-03-28 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In reference to your kind, cautious and instructive criticisms regarding: the above association, I should like to bring the following points clearly before your readers, particularly ibefore the correspondent who forwarded you the leaflet, with a view to firstly380 words
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Letter182 1922-03-28 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your correspondent, Ho Chin Lock, seems to overlook entirely the very important fact that even Chinatown is part of tn English colony and that it is only through the powerful protection of the English Government that the Chinese there are182 words
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Letter93 1922-03-28 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Reference your report of the Municipal Commissioners' meeting. During the discussion of Septic Tanks Mr. Brown could not understand why a layman was setting his opinion against that of a professional." That, as a matter of fact, is what many93 words
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Article343 1922-03-28 10 Proceedings at Annual General Meeting. The following report is officially supplied The fifteenth annual general meeting of shareholders of the Sze Hai Tong Banking and Insurance Company Limited was held at 58, Chulia Street, Singapore, on Saturday, March 25, Mr. Scan Eng Lim presiding. As usual343 words
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Article205 1922-03-28 10 Big Increase in Last Quarter Of 1921. The United States official trade returns dispel any doubt as to the extent of the recent recovery in the American rubber industry. Not only were the gross imports of rubber into the United States in December (26,181 tons) heavier205 words
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Article125 1922-03-28 10 According to the records of the trade enquiry agents, Messrs. Stubbs, London, tbere has been an unusual total of 1,160 failures of traders since January 1. Compulsory liquidations of companies have quadrupled compared with 1919. Petitions will be presented to the Law Courts one day next week for125 words
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Article4808 1922-03-28 10 The Outlook for Malayan Tin. Mr. Glenister's Review. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 25. The annual general meeting of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines was h?ld at tho Chamber's offices at 3 p.m. to-day, presided over by M,r. A. G. Glenister, the President, who made4,808 words
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Advertisement78 1922-03-28 11 Collapsible Gates MALAYA-BORNEO EXHIBITION I SECTION I i Stand No. i 23 j i GUILLEMARD AVENUE SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT FACING MAIN ENTRANCE. William Jacks Co., SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. WHEN VISITING PENANG STAY WHERE EVERYBODY STAYS M E. O." Galifaris t W NAJURALJUNtMLWATI* bottled OUR PRODUCTS ARE UNRIVALLED and AUKmblh78 words
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Advertisement279 1922-03-28 11 Raffles Motel. ENGAGEMENTS. WEEK OK THE VISIT TO SIN<; AI'OI E Ol 11.U.H. THE I'RINCE OF WALK... MONDAY, MARCH 27.— Tea Dansant/') p.m. to 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29.— Orchestral Concert, 9.45 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 30.— (iiu-st Night. Dinner and Dancing. FRIDAY, MARCH 31.— Special Lunrhomi. Dancing after Dinner. SATURDAY,279 words
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Advertisement170 1922-03-28 12 GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS KIAM KIAT CO. and 109, MARKET STREET. SHIIM HANDLERS and ESTATE SUPPLIERS. fMichelin Cord and Fabric lyres ALL SIZES IN STOCK Chin Huat Hin Oil Trading Company lit,. SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD. I If GODDRICH If SOLID BAND TYRES 'TPHE purchase of a set of Goodrich Solid Band Tyres170 words
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Advertisement435 1922-03-28 12 TK« Incoiporated in the new AllChain Drive 4 h.p. Triumph is the most perfect trans- i mission system yet devised, providing a solid drive with all the flexibility of a belt. It is the mount for solo or sidecar work. i The first four-valve "single" to do over 76 miles435 words
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Advertisement300 1922-03-28 12 I Air m7rFenih?V' HIGH SPEED STEEL FOR LATHE TOOLS TWIST DRILLS etc. J. BERRY CO., IPOH. NOTHING LIKE OURS When you are in Singapore, don't forget to go to Stand 18, Section B, just a few doors by the left of the Main Entrance, where you can get nice things300 words
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Advertisement225 1922-03-28 12 This inner lid 'S is your guarantee When you buy a tin of Brooke Bond tea, always see that the inside lid has not been pierced or removed. It is this sealed inner lid which guarantees that you are getting genuine Brooke BoYid Tea, the pick of India's crops, kept225 words
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Article535 1922-03-28 13 Boats Typical of the Lower Thames. If one were asked to name the craft most distinctively characteristic of thte iVrt of London, the answer would be neither the stately liner nor the grubby tramp neither tanker, collier, nor general cargo boat, not one of all those many and535 words
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Article173 1922-03-28 13 Christian Hypogeum Unearthed In Rome. The most wonderful archaeological discovery of our time has been made by Professor Lanciani, the eminent archaeologist. He declared this in special statement to the Daiiy Mail's Rome correspendent, regarding a Christian hypogeum unearthed in Rome when the foundations were being laid for173 words
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Article163 1922-03-28 13 Wife Discharged on Coercion Plea. Mrs. Pee! was discharged on the doctrine that she acted under her husband's coercion. When the prosecution closed Mr. Justice Darling wished the witness Dow to be called. The defence contended that the prosecution had ended. Mr. Justice Darling asserted that it163 words
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Article69 1922-03-28 13 On" of the chief headmen of the Westtern Province proposes to exhibit at the forthcoming All -Ceylon Industrial Exhibition an old man of 84 who is said to have never experienced any illness not even a slight cold and who never tastrd any kind of69 words
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Advertisement360 1922-03-28 13 ENGLISH 1-41x44 8-12-21 THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL. IQHDOW, two. /^"^Sv. NEW YORK. PRINCES ST., E.C. r^lltn «8. WILLIAM ST. PAWH, rw»NC«_ \K2/y BAWCaXQNA. Tmi ROYAL BANKoi C*NADA(F««*ci) PLAZA OE CATALUNA S. 721 BRANCHES 614 Branches in Canada and Newfoundland, also 107 FOREIGN BRANCHES ARGENTINE BRAZIL URUGUAY360 words
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Advertisement412 1922-03-28 13 CEMENT Special Price During iVI n iissya Ebb Section I. No. 22 Ho Hong Portland Cement Works, Limited. Portland Cement IOSIM 7 ft y^^^^Eß^ Hand and Axe Brand SOLE IMPORTERS Socleta Cbmmissionaria di Esportazione c di Importazione (Incorporated in Italy) (Late Socleta Commissionaria Orlentale.) 'Phon«i 978. 3, Robinson Road, SINGAPORE.412 words
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Advertisement387 1922-03-28 14 The China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd. WITH WHICH IS ASSOCIATED The Shanghai Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (Both Incorporated under the Hongkong Ordinance). Head Office SHANGHAI. LIFE INSURANCE in all its Branches. FIRE INSURANCE effected on Buildings, Merchandise and property at Current Rates. BRANCHES AND AGENCIES IN ALL THE IMPORTANT387 words
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Advertisement1869 1922-03-28 14 Assets approximately $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Strait* Settlements) i_.'£i.. HEAD OFFICE WinchesUr House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 82, Old Jswrj, E.C. Th. Company ha* £20,000 deposited with th* Supreme Court of England and eossplies with th* British Life Assurance1,869 words
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Article561 1922-03-28 15 Why he Broke an Egg on A Fence. There came unto me one who said I have a Very Bad Temper," writes Safed the Sage in the ('ongreg-ationalist And he said it with what he thought ■II Humility, but it was as it has been a certain561 words
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Article454 1922-03-28 15 Some Street Hawkers' Big Earnings. A man who was brought before the Bradford city magistrates the other day said Ik- could make 20s. a day by selling bootlaces. When he was asked how much he spent in beer each day he replied, Oh, 55., or, maybe, more." Some454 words
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Advertisement228 1922-03-28 15 IJ4 KILO-WATT 32 VOLT Lalley -Light THE CHEAP BUT EFFICIENT HOME LIGHT AND POWER PLANT. Consisting of water-cooled gas engine and generator in one unit and 16 cell 9 plate Williard Storage Battery. EXTRAORDINARY CAPACITY OF COMPLETE PLANT. 110, 20 Watt LAMPS 3 hours 100, 20 Watt LAMPS 5 hours228 words
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Advertisement286 1922-03-28 15 I JfL Pm ml d 1 11 NOTHING FINER "BOTTLED or CANNED. S-Jm °fhe fipst requisites xvith CROSSE BLACKWELL |BW^^ Delicacies ape Quality. Pupity and 3O Varieties of SOUPS, 15 Varieties of POTTED MEATS, figfl&i) OXFORD SAUSAGES. OATMEAL. OILS, VINEGAR ft TINNED FISH. llltlWt« CRDSSE BLACKWELL (>^ <^h Agents for286 words
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Advertisement282 1922-03-28 16 TO BE LET From May 1, the comfurt;ilile and commodious residence at 1507, Joo Chiat Lane, TanjuriK Katontf, six A-ith two bathro.iir-- attarhecl, sitting and dining rooms, with a *j/u"ious back terrace, electric lights throughout. Servants' quarters and garajri-. For further particulars apply to, Guan Kiat and Co., Ltd., .'j.282 words
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Advertisement296 1922-03-28 16 GUAN KIAT CO., LTD. 86, PHILLIP STREET. Stocks always on hand for immediate delivery. Agricultural and Horticultural Implements. Genersl machinery of all descriptions and fm-ll T- Is. Metals < f rl l descriptions (excluding preciovs ctals.) Mining, C Illeiy and Qa*rry)ig Accessorise. Ps'ntr, ci lours and Vatnlsber, and Painters' requisites.296 words
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Advertisement902 1922-03-28 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordinary close-set type (average six words to line) arc 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, twelve902 words
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Advertisement1014 1922-03-28 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 1, Raffles Quay, suitable for office, entrance April L Apply Low A Co., Ltd. TO LET, 31, Wallich Street, suitable for an office or godown. Close to town and wharf. Immediate entry. Apply to A. Clouet Co., 7, Raffles Quay. TO LET, compound house,1,014 words
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Advertisement709 1922-03-28 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, No. 3-a, Malacca Street. Applyto Meyer Brothers. TO LET, stores and offleas. Apply Ed. M. Nathan A Co.. 4, De Sou:* Street TO LET, godowm and offices, in town. Apply to Sayers A Co., 8, Malacca Street. TO BE LET, OFFICES AND GODOWNS. Apply S.709 words
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Advertisement194 1922-03-28 16 Elegance A; A\4 4 4/ J v (fl I 1 Wm 1 l W fa best quality Voile or polished Crepe at THE BAND BOX PRINCESS GARMENTS CO. 4, RAFFLES CHAMBERS adjoining Ezekiel Sons, (opposite Robinson's.) MR. BUCKERIDGE'S NEW STUDIO 65, ORCHARD ROAD (next to the Palladium.) 'Phone 1898 NOTICE194 words
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Miscellaneous196 1922-03-28 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General 5R Manager's Office 1117 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business mutters udvertiacments, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc., should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Wnnts. For Sale, To lot, etc.,196 words
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