The Straits Times, 28 April 1922

Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Straits Times
  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 26,931 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1922 PRICE 10 CENTS
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 123 1 ™J BwWjjn^^^g^^ Messrs. James Buchanan Co., Ltd., have received the Royal Warrant of Appointment to THE PRINCE OF WALES 7/ the POPULAR SCOTCH WHISKY is SB B SUPPLIES OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE Sole Agents The Borneo Company, Ltd., (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE IPOH PENANG Everyday is the best of the year with
      123 words
    • 178 1 "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" ■BwIQHHBHWHHBI The most popular and the most k r j^HsHn perfect musical instruments in W mmH^Ahß^^^ MJiHHapßMßB|iS^'' the world. New stocks of the HBJlWWiißillMitffeft^ffi latest models just unpacked. 9Hkq9hUHkBH? Every detail of the equipment H BBSBw of these machines conforms to HgaZa the His Master's Voice high
      178 words
    • 5 1 4t k Wail ii<Blfl ii
      5 words

  • 587 2 A London View of the Chinese Planter. A contribution to the Pall Mall is made by a special correspondent, who states that to understand the rubber problem you must go out to the East. Having presumably done so, he congratulatss or, is it twits SingupoTe with having
    587 words
  • 285 2 36 Leading Figures in the Last 200 Years. Th? iJ.cn. Cliye Bielwn has wriitc-n a book on The Prime Ministers ci Untain. 1721 1921. During the two centuries which have passsed since Waipole who was first called Prime Minister of England assumed office there have been 3b Premiers.
    285 words
  • 102 2 The King: and Queen paid a privati visit of inspection on March 28 to the new world-headquarters of the Oversea? Club and Patriotic League, of whicn his Majesty is patron. The new premises, Vernon House, Park-place, St. James's, were bought from the Dowager Lady Hillingdon. The King and Queen saw
    102 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 681 2 |»HB*nnis«i»««n ■■■■■■■•<■■■■■■■■■■■■'■• SLOANS PENETRATES 5 P-^ WITHOUT RUBBING I flllf Nerve Pains S^|| An tavaluable Remsdy "^?^s™ g for SCIATICA and fe-^Q other NERVE PAIIIS. &F J If you're tormented !>v Sciatica, Khcu- j^j? matin I >ick- j. how mstantly a litl] i t. 'I ion IMtt and ccniorts. It
      681 words
    • 382 2 FOUCAULD A BRANDY eST? \a+7 at xs^ AGENCY OFFERED. 7 O'CLOCK SAFETY RAZOR. Stropped without removing blade. Ask your dealer to show it to you. Tea from the round Brooke Bond tin is never flat and stale and tasteless. The vacuum preserves its strength and freshness in any climate. With
      382 words
    • 150 2 A.M.A. A.M.A. THE BRITISH NICLAUSSE BOILER Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) t The Niclausse WATER TUBE Boiler FOR LAND SERVICE AND FOR MARINE SERVICE. MORE THAN 4,000,000 H.P. IN SERVICE. Bole Agent P. A. PARIS, 54/56, THE ARCADE, SINGAPORE. A.M.A. A.M.A. NEW ARRIVAL OF Neo-Salvarsan Prices much cheaper on account
      150 words

  • 954 3 The attention of lhe public is invited tv the following provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance, 1922 Section The lnroinv of an individual is ili'limil to include his salary. Salary includes allowances, other than travelling allowanrcs ooiisiilered to be reasonable by the Collector, fees, commissions.
    954 words
  • 1213 3 Plea for Remodelling of U.S Emergency Ships. This article is a brief for the fleet of wooden steamers which were built for the United States Shipping Board to assist in meeting the urgent demands of the late war, says a writer in an American paper. It is written
    1,213 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 627 3 NOTICE We have just received from Shanghai a shipment of Chinese Silk, Silk Hosiery, Dancing Shoes, Silver and Ivory Ware etc. etc. These goods are of the latest fashion and we advise our customers to pay nt an early visit. Fashion and Co. 31 Coleman Street, Singapore. -£>"?* JLJ-l i
      627 words
    • 269 3 TRY ONE AFTER DINNER If you are troubled with flatulence, a sense of overfulness and drowsiness after eating, just take one Pinkette xlter the principal meal daily for a few days and see how effectively they remedy this condition. Pinkettes gently stimulate the liver, aid uigrstion, dispel constipation, biliousness, sick
      269 words
    • 133 3 Maynard's Economy Offer HAVING SECURKO A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF SANATOGEN AT AN EXCEPTIONALLY FAVOURABLE MNwE. WE ARE NOW OFFERINO AT $2 per bottle. SPECIAL IF.KMS TO WHOLESALE BUYERS. Maynard Co., Ltd. THE LEADING CHEMISTS. SINGAPORE. a When you are buying your Cigarettes buy what everybody buys AWARDED DIPLOMA AT THE
      133 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 604 4 STEftMER SAIUMSS P. 0. British India Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated In England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty Government) LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES AND LONDON Due Singapore Leave Singapore KHYDER about Apr. SO I KALYAX about May 2
      604 words
    • 563 4 STEAHEB SAIUNBS "ELLERMAN" LINE II.T.IKaIAN BYCKNALL STKAMBHIP C*, LU. lLs«orpw*tW »a Jnglasxi) BTHAMBB P— B»tl»fY~~ PASSKNGER SESVICB bWRUM Steamer Leering Singapore s.s. CITY OF CALCUTTA For Marseilles, London May 11 jnUEIGHT SEKVICI Steamer B*w Singapore s.s. CITY OF CALCUTTA Mai'lea. L'don, D'kirk, A'werp May 10 s.s. RIALTO London, Dunkirk, Hamburg
      563 words
    • 690 4 STEAMER SAiLINfiS KORINBCLMKE PAKETVAART iAATCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATATIA) (Incorporated in Holland) TcUma*M Nm. Fasstge Devi. 111. Freight Dcpu 12M, Marine oeyt. as* Trsiahl»— Dept 14*7. Manager. Dept. IMI. PHDI» CONIKACT WITH THI NBrHIRLANDS INDU SOVXaUnaaVr. MEIXHIOR TKEUB— April 28, Batavia, Srmarang and Sourabaya with transhipment for Passengers
      690 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 1208 5 STEAMER SAILINGS AUSTRALIA BY dURNS PHILP UNE (Incorporated In Anstralia) Singapara to Java Ports, Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Brisbane and Sydney, ria Torres Straits, also with transhipment to ether Victorian, South Australian aad North Queensland Ports, British Nsw Guinea, Nsw Britain, Tasmania and New Zealand Ports APPROXIMATE SAILINGS WARELLA, 7^72
      1,208 words
    • 225 5 STEAMER SAIUNBS THS SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LIMITED. (Incorporated la Btsa). SINiAPORE BAmOK For Xretay, Trenggana, Eelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Slngora, Laeoa Kobsamul, Bandoa, Langsnen. Chnmpon and Bangkok.. Daa. Day SUDDRADIB May 1 May 3 YUGALA May 8 May 10 MAHIDOL May 15 May 17 The steamers sic fitted taroagbout
      225 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 635 6 CINEMAS 'LIBERTY < in MM a THBATRB Nortk BrMga Roai. The Second Show at 9.15 p.m. s«ci9 SWA' L.OW 5 acts Starring JOAN MORGAN and lIAYFORD lIOBBS In the African Film super production adapted from the famous novel by Sir RIDER HAGGARD, K.B.E. It is one of the most fascinating
      635 words
    • 1065 6 SALES BY AUCTION IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE BT ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT, JOHORE BAHRU Miscellaneous Suit No. 1 of 1921. THE OVERSEA CHINESE BANK, LTD. OF SINGAPORE, Charge** •gainst NAVENA SOONA NARAINA PILLAI OF KARAIKUDL INDIA, Charger. The undersigned have been instructed to sell by public auction at their sale-roam
      1,065 words
    • 918 6 SALES BY AUCTION CHEONG KOON SENG GO. AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold and leasehold properties at Rangoon Road, Joo Chiat Place, Haig Kuad, Lorong 25 and 25-a, and rubber plantation at Thomson Rood. At Messrs. Chcong Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, May 3, at 2.30
      918 words
    • 388 6 STEAMER SfIILIKGS United American Lines inc. Successors to LIVERMORE DEARBORN CO LIMITED. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) INDEPENDENT STEAMSHIP LINE Regular Service between New York Singapore and Java ports and vice versa FOR NEW TORE (via Suez) West Campgaw Ma> 7 West Mahomet end June Lamb m.d. July For freight, apply to
      388 words

  • 113 7 FIXTURES. I'rlday, April 28. Mich Water, 11.16 am., 11.3 p.m. Hulan Puasn commences. Governor leaves for Home. Officer Administering sworn in, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29. High Wkter, 11.51 a.m., 11.32 p.m. -.lutv.ard Mail due. A>er I'i.ni.s Mtg., Derricks noon. Football Final, Stadium, 4.45. Sunday. April 30
    113 words
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 103 7 Kait Wharf Basin-Nil Baal Wharf Van ImhulT. Shrern Wharf— Nil. Main Wharf Cordillera, Torilla, Medusa, Antilochna, Maitan .Maru. Kmpirr Dock Tnishin Maru. Toyohashi Maru. City of (Iran. k.miraioo, Kuala. Waal Wharf Anchi.-.'s. Jardines Wliarf M.lcliior Trcub. Polo Brani Coal Wharf— Nil. Repprl Harboar. Main Wharf PnlJII
      103 words
    • 102 7 LAN V HATT BIN, Brit., W,7 tons, from Malacca 28-4, f.r Malacca 29-4. KANGAROO, Brit, 2,706 tons, frcm Freman tie 26-4, for Australia 29-4. KWEIYANG, Brit., l.ssa tons, from Amoy :'<.-;. f Hongkong 29-1. I'ENANG, Hrit.. Ml tons, from Kelantan L'h-i. for K. laatan 29-4. SENANG, I»ut.. 729
      102 words
    • 169 7 To-day Port Swettenham and Tcluk Anson 3 p.m. Penang and Calcutta S p.m. K ■;l;ir. 3 p.m. Malarra and Muar 4 p.m Batavia, Cheribon and Samarang 4 p.m. Sourabaya ..4 p.m. Sunsci Lint and Butavia ..4 p.m Penanc, Colombo, Djibouti, Port CaiMiUaa, Carape, etc. 3 p.m. Registration
      169 words
    • 28 7 •ft Spore March 17 March M March 21 March 24 March 1 1 ■d. Londoa April 11 April 17 April 17 April 17 April 24
      28 words
  • 162 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, April 28. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/3 31/32 Demand 2/3 25/32 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 3/32 On New Ycrk Demand 50% Private 52 On France, Bank 526 On India, Bank T. T. 181 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 10 3/4 p.c. prem. On Shanghai,
    162 words
  • 59 7 Latest London cables quote Spot Crepe 8 r> B d. Spot Sheet B%d. Spot lay-June uly-Sept. )ct.-Dec. Pale Crepe Closing Price* Buyers. Sellen. Spot May-June iJu!y-Sept. Oct-Dec. Tone of Market. Quiet. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 28% 28% 29 29V4 31H 32
    59 words
  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 180 7 Pd. Buyeri. Seller*. 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.00 1 1 Hitam Tin 0.95 1.05 1 1 Jelantoh 0.60 1 1 John Tin 0.60 0.70 tt £1 Kam. Kamunt. 1.9.0 1.11.0 0 10 KinU Assoc. 3.50 4.50 5 5 Lingui Tin 3.00 3.50 0 10 Malayan Coll. 12.25 13.25 1
      180 words
    • 137 7 Issue. Val. Pd. Buyer*. Seller*. il £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 1U6.3 3.18.9 10 10 Central Engine* 15.00 16.00 10 10 Central Motors 3.00 4.00 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 5.25 5.75 5/- 5/- Electric T*way» J/c 10 10 Fraser and Ncave 25.00 26.00 50 50 Hammer and Co. 100
      137 words
    • 109 7 U. Eng. 6 p.e. $1,234,300 par 6 p.c. pjn. Spore Electrical Tramways, 5 p.c. £350,000 -n Spore Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 p»: Spore Municipal 4Vi px. of 1907 $1,000,000 10 p.c. di*. Spore Municipal 4V4 p.c of 1909 $1,600,500 10 p.e. dii. Spore Municipal 4V4 p.e. of 1909 $1,600,000
      109 words
    • 410 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt a Quotations. To-day's Price*. Fraser Lyall A Co. Evatt. Allciiby ($1) 0.10 0.20 0.10 0.20 A lor Gajah ($1) 0.90 1.00 0.90 1.00 A. Hitam ($5) 9.50 10.00 9.50 10.50 A. Kuninp ($1) 0.75 1.2.~> 1.20 Am. Malay (?1) 1.15 1.25
      410 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 199 7 ■STATE Oi < iOSTKK. DECEASED. AUCTION SALE •I Ik- un.i.isiciw,! w,l! sdl by public auction mi Urn spat at Jataa rMaaag, off Victoria Str.Tt. on Wednesd.iv, May 3, at 12 noon. Oat horizontal marine type boiler and one lot ,scr»|) iron I old rails I, boiler platr.-.. «M Ulatur.s, etc.
      199 words
    • 812 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS AMKK IMCON. the famous French Tonic, nt $3.75 per large bottle, froni H. Bolter, Sole Import.-r, Europe Hotel Buildiag. BOAKI) AND RESIDENCE at 31, Cavenagh Koad. DON T KOKGKT ICK CREAM SODA, G. H~ Dattary Koad. I'IiINISHKIi GROUND FLOOR TO LEI, pas and water. Apply 1-a. Lloyd Road.
      812 words
    • 133 7 Have You Read This AMATEUR PERFORMANCES By the Van Seng: Amateur Dramatic Association in aid of THE NON-EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT FUND TO-NIGHT At Smith Street Theatre Hall Tickets: Rf served «eat $20 for 2 nights; $3, $2 and $1. At the door. The following: firms will turn over proceeds to the
      133 words
    • 839 7 Printing Machine For Cash Sale One Babcock Standard printing press, in running order. Size of bed 51 in. by 38 in. Can be seen at this office any day between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Apply Manager, STRAITS TIMES. SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB At a General Meeting of the Members held
      839 words
    • 564 7 VICTORIA THEATRE Commencing SATURDAY NEXT. APRIL 29 MIDDLE EAST FILMS. LTD. present CHARLES CHAPLIN THE KID To enable every child to sec this Film THREE SPECIAL MATINEES HAVE BEEN ARRANGED FOR Saturday, April i>9, Wednesday, May 3 and Saturday, Moy 6, at 5.15 p.m. Seats can be booked for children
      564 words

  • 1055 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, APRIL 28 THE P. A. M. Nothing is so futile as to follow a will o' the \vii?p it is often dangerous to do so. We are quite sure that the majority of those who read our recent art'.cle on the proposal to incorporate the P.
    1,055 words
  • 50 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report on the copra market Aihough prices have remained practically unchanged during the past week the volume of business transacted was considerably larger. Closing quotations are as fellows No. 1 standard $10.20 to $10.50, No. 2 standard $9.90 to $10.20, No. 3 standard $9.60 to $9.90.
    50 words
  • 60 8 Report of Cromlix Rubber Estate and Produce Syndicate for 1921 states rubber crop (restricted) was 243,600 lbs., compared with 324,597 lbs. average gross price realised 12.36 d. per pound, and cost of production 9.64 d. per pound. Net profit for year was £3,100, plus £4,804 brought in. making i 7,904
    60 words
  • 75 8 In a written reply to Mr. Thomas Davies, Sir L. Worthinjrton-Evans, Secretary for War, states that on January 28 last the number of British war and victory medals remaining undistributed was approximately 2,850,000. This number is being tclu'i (I at the rate of 130,000 i week. As regard! recipients whose
    75 words
  • 15 8 The Singapore schorls will reopen on Monday, May 1, after the usual fortnight's Easter vacation.
    15 words
  • 33 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is B*. 177 to $100. This rate cf payment of mor.cy orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 182 to $100.
    33 words
  • 28 8 From Peking it is stated that the discovery of dangerou? imitations of the (urrent 7, 10 and 15 cents stamps of China has necessitated their withdrawal from circulation.
    28 words
  • 40 8 The two sales cf rubber plantation ot Sungei Bharu Tengah ar.d also the cottage knrwn as Pekin Villa, Klebang Kechil. and the Vi share in the rubber plantation at Cheng, advertised by L. A. Chitty and Co. have been withdrawn.
    40 words
  • 45 8 Finding k impossible to eradicate the opium habit in the Philippics, Philipino legislators are new said to be in favour of legalising the opium traffic in the islands by imposing an extremely heavy tax on dealers in order to minimise the use of the drug.
    45 words
  • 47 8 If it is necessary to have a p-aid military force in tha F.M S., why Oot enquire the cost of a Hau-a regiment, asks the Malay Ma l? Ths Hausas represent th? highest negro type and excel ai farmers and traders as well as being admirable soldiers.
    47 words
  • 44 8 Alterations in the postal tariff hay.--necessitated the addition of further duties to the curTert series cf postage stamps for Sarawak, bearing the likeness of the Rajah Muda, Charles Vyncr Brocks. These arc 5 cents, orange 6 cer.ts, claret and "0 cents, bistre and slate.
    44 words
  • 42 8 The case in which the plaintiffs. Chop Chia Bee, claim damages amounting to over $7,720 from Chop Swee Thye for alleged brjach of contract regarding ter tons cf rubber came to a conclusion yesterday before Mr. Justice Barrett-I.ennard his Lcrdship reserving judgment.
    42 words
  • 49 8 The High Commissioner of the X.M.S. has been pleased to accept the resignation of Second Lieutenant W. H. Hanson, Malayan Volunteer Infantry, with effect from March 1 last. He will retain hw rank and wear the prescribed uniform of his Corps within the Federated Malay States on suitable occasions.
    49 words
  • 81 8 Output cf Trolak Estates for year ended November 30, 1921. was 267,009 lbs. all-in cost, exclusive cf depreciation, 11. 91 d. per pound; price realised fcr crop actually sold was 8.70 d. per pounl. Since close of year directors state further economies have been effected and cis- this year chould
    81 words
  • 79 8 Lai Kcng and Wong 800 Ens, two boys employed on the Montoro, which arrived in port from Sydrey on Sunday last, were convicted by Mr. Dawsjn in the third court yesterday of theft cf five sovereign butters worth §70 belonging to the Chinese electrician on board. Th^ first accused was
    79 words
  • 90 8 A correspondent writes to the Ipoh paper suggesting as a new u.se for rubb;i to introduce coffins made of rubber. The wealthy classc: of the Chinese ccm:-.iui ity. he understands, pay exorbitant prices for coffin.- constructed of the most expensive timber in order to ensuwe durability an prevent decay cf
    90 words
  • 112 8 An employee of Ban See Bee, rubber dealers, Tapah, has reported at Ipi h the loss of a bag containing $11,700 on his way by train from Kuala Lumpur t< [poh. The man, it would appear, had gene to Kuala Lumpur from Tapah with rubber which ho said at Kuala
    112 words
  • 122 8 It la said that there is not a stream rising in the mountains < f Luzon— and the same is true of other islands of the Philippine group which has not bearing sands. The alluvial deposits of the precious metal have betn garnered for many years, but no thorough exploitation
    122 words
  • 140 8 Report of Gula-KalumponK Rubber Estates for 1921 states restricted output was 1.023.600 lbs. avtracc gnu price realised, including valuation of ansotd stocks, Is. B.lBd. per pound. 0,400,00) coconuts were (fathered, yieldinjr 1,430 tens copra, sold in IVranjr and Lon<lon at average Kro?s price of £27 18s. B<l. n r ton.
    140 words
  • 510 8 Mr. F. J. Bryant, tie veteran Peruk lawyer, is leaving for England to have his eyes attended to. Mi-. H. Asliwnrth Hop<\ who recently rcturnrd from HOOM, Ml ri'jmiH 1 I the Ural firm of Gibb aixl Hope, Ipoh. An engagement is announc.-d between Ji.iin Ponsonby Tronsdd]
    510 words
  • 27 8 Mails from Europe, ex P. and O. Khylier, Will arrive by train tomorrow morning. Correspon.enc:- will be ready ft t delivery to bcxholders about L&3O.
    27 words
  • 43 8 Owing !(> repairs being made t. the r<M,f (.f Government Bouaa, the OAcer Administering the Government will not at preeent bike up his residence there, but will con'.inue to ccupy the Colonial Secretary*! Bungalow, The Visitors' Book will remain j;t Government House.
    43 words
  • 72 8 About ZM p.m. yesterday a bh t it ear knocked demtl a Chinese in new kcppel Bond. The victim was immediaUly rc•ikivci! iii (he General Hospital, where be succumbed to the injuries he had -ustained. The car, 5648, which knocked down the man, was being (.riven at
    72 words
  • 104 8 Our Penang correspondent wires that the provisional arrangement! for the I'rii c (if Wales' visit to PetMing on May It are Bl follow* Reception at Victoria Pier at 10..50 a.m., inspection of guard of lv ncur cf ex-Sin ie men, then a drivealong the decorated streets
    104 words
  • 119 8 Acting on a summons from Balestier Road) IV" it vines cf tin- Kire Brigado turned out yesteniay morning to lind that a block at attap houses in Target Bod, tenanted by Chinese rattan makers, were on tire. I .iix- houses bting involved in the conflagration. The
    119 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 138 8 Maspero Freres S aaaVßaVaaßl w FAMiaui di g oaamuvxrnt*m fjouton Rouge :L^n« Jbgyptian Cigarettes J^k, TENNIS I RACKETS Just arrived a fresh shipment l\\w':\~:\\fJ ex s.s. DONGOLA nSjJPk Riseley Hexagon yxf Argus I Jaelanco Assorted weights, Best Black gut. John Little Co., Ltd., I Incorporated in England) |^-5 SINGAPORE. Siderosthen
      138 words
    • 197 8 ALHAMBRA Beach Road. Second Show I Pts. HOLD YOUR HORSKS 5 Pts. ;.(hi- (..i/rtle nrd Review. Sperial pictured of Princess Mary's Wedding DOUBLE ADVENTURE SERIAL Featuring Charles Hutchison Episodes 3 and 4 MARI^OROUGH Beach Ro««. THE MYSTERY OF TRAIN 21 in 8 episode* Episodes 7 end 8 5 pts. MISS
      197 words

  • 243 9 Mr. Lloyd George Draws Gloomy Picture. Reuter's Service. London, April 26. Gem a On account of the unc.'rtaintj produced by M. Poincare's speecr a defi nite plan is on foot to summon a meeting of the signati ries ftf the Versailles Treaty with the object of analysing
    243 words
  • 82 9 Reitfs's Service. London, April 27. Tokio The ea.thquake which occurred at 10 a.m. yesterday was of fifteen minutes duration. It damaged buildings in the city and vicinity, including the American Embassy. Many ixhibiU ct the Peace Exhibition were broken. Seismographs at the observatory wer; damaged and telegraphs
    82 words
  • 77 9 Reuter's Service. Kyoto. April 27. The Prince of Wales arrived at KyotJ at 9..'J0 this morning. The city was gorgeously decorated and crowded with enthusiastic sightseers. He was met by the Mayor and civic authorities and drove amid a hurricane of Banzais to Omiya I'alace. In the
    77 words
  • 68 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 27. b tlii- Hiu.-i' of ('< mmons Mr. Chamberlain announced that as an agreement had IK t been reached in the engineering dispute regarding managerial functions an extension of the lock-out seemed inevitable. The Government had appointed a couit of enquiry to investigate the
    68 words
  • 67 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 27. Malaga The fire death rcll is now between 50 and 60. The building is still burning but it is hoped that the flames will be mastered Mart they reach the civil governor's apartments. So far twenty-two bodies have been recovered. It is
    67 words
  • 42 9 Reuter's Service. London, April M, Geneva The Opium Commission decided to initiate discussions with Rail I K-iotioK in all countries interested in the opium problem in order to juvpu'v it 11 education campaign on the dangers and abuses of drugs.
    42 words
  • 304 9 Priests Denounce the Rebel Party. Reuter's Service. London, April 26. The I. R. A. loyalist commandant Michael O'Neill, of the Third Cork Brigade, was shot dead at Bandon while accompanying other officers on official duty at the house of a farmer near Bandon. A man has been arrested.
    304 words
  • 130 9 Reuter's Service. London. April 26. The annual meeting of the Aborigines Protection Society, presided over by exUnder Secrstary Mr. Charles Roberts, passed a resolution on the motion cf Viscountess Gladstone congratulating Mr. Churchill en the abolition of muitsai slavery. Commander Haslewood said he hoped the community in Hongkong
    130 words
  • 43 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 27. Paris It is understood that the directors of the Banque Industrielle de Chine have decided to call up Ilie third and fourth instalments on shares, namely Fr. 250 per share, from June 15 to July 15.
    43 words
  • 47 9 Renter's Service. London, April 27. Calcutta A serious mutiny has occurred in the Presidency gaol. A number of prisoners set fire to the buildings and attempted to break out. The warders used their firearms and killed three. The gaol did not contain political prisoners.
    47 words
  • 61 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 27. Amsterdam The Town Council has decided to conclude a ten million guilder six per cent, loan to be issued in Switzerland at 97. London, April 27. Miami, Florida The missing seaplane has been found at Wilson Island. The passengers are safe. London. April 27.
    61 words
  • 114 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 27. At the annual meeting of the Rubber Growers' Association, the chairman, Sir Stanley Bois, pointed out that their voluntary restriction output scheme had not been fruitless", although it had not received sufficient support to make it very effective. He estimated that 25,000 tens
    114 words
  • 421 9 Annual Report of the Singapore Branch. The annual general meeting of the ExServices Association of Malaya, Singapore branch, will be held at the Sirgapcre Cricket Club on May 8 at 6.15. The following is from the committee's report for the y.ar ended December 31 Ths balance in hand
    421 words
  • 115 9 iwn, Barlow and Co. report Most grades were in good demand at the auctions at price* showing very little change from the previous week. Buyers w«re not prepared to pay anything extra for awarded standard sheet and the bulk of this grade was withdrawn. Good quality sheet
    115 words
  • 1248 9 Small-pox Epidemic on The Wane. The usual ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held in the Board room yesterday. The President, Mr. R J. Farrer, presided, the other Commissioners present being Messrs. J." A. Elias, J. M. Sime, E. Tesacnsohn, E. S. Manasseh, A. G. Anthony, O.
    1,248 words
  • 671 9 Proceedings at Association's Meeting. The annual general meeting of the Rubber Association of Malaya was held this morning at the offices of thn secretaries, Messrs. Barker and Co. Mr. J. M. Sime presided, the others present being the Hon. Mr. Lowther Kemp, Messrs. Kch San Hin, Egmorlt Hake,
    671 words
  • 317 9 Preparations for Withdrawals From Tsingtao. The following is the substance of the instructions given March 11 to Mr. Obata. Japanese Minister at Peking, by the Minster for Foreign Affairs relative to the opening of negotiations on the withdrawal of the Japanese forces stationed in Shan'.ung It is
    317 words
  • 2124 9 Grand National Reform Wanted. By Our Special Correspondent. London, March .!0. There is a general opinion that s i,h thing must be done to reform the Qnad National. Last year only the winner managed to keep his legs during the whole of the race. This year it was
    2,124 words

  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 126 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Ycur correspondent wrot? about tha market pests, and I would like to support him not only in regard to these pe^ts but the vagrants in general. You will find that many of these who roam from hcuse to house attempting
      126 words
  • 163 10 Nos. 3 and 4 of The Adventures of Shorty Hamilton will be screened at the Liberty Hall in th 1 early show supported by a two reel Century comedy The Tale of a Dog. In the second show, Episodes 3 and 4 of The Red Rider series and
    163 words
  • 84 10 Report of Bagan Serai Company for 1021 states crop (restricted) was 308,880 lbs., and average net price realised, including estimated value cf unsold portion, la, L'.;2d. per pound cost of production f.o.b. pert of shipment, including depreciation, 8.27 d. per pound. Ne.3 profit fcr year was £11.584. making with £4,318
    84 words
  • 103 10 Import and Export of Principal Goods. The British Malaya Return of Foreign Imports and Exports for the month ended March SI, 1922, is issued by ths Registrar of Imports and Exports. The following points should be noted Only articles imported into or exported out of British Malaya are
    103 words
  • 340 10 Total Imports for March 1922 $40,874,430 Total previously this ycr.r 77,662,045 Total for First Quarter. $11K,r,::i;.l I Totul Exports for March 1922 $38,983,747 Total previously this year 35,183,060 Total for First Quarter $12J, 106,797 Fish, dry and salted pikuls Rice Milk (Condensed etc.) Casc3 Sugar pikuls ricran-ttcs IksTin
    340 words
  • 347 10 Directors' Report for the Fast Year. The following is from the report of the directors of the Changkat Serdang Estates, Ltd.. to be presented at the ar.nual meeting on May 9 Your directors submit herewith a duly audited statement of accounts of the company for the year
    347 words
  • 90 10 Malaysia Rubber crop for 1921 was 299,363 lbs. With regard to excess profits duty, no further payment has been made in respect cf provisional figure of liability agreed for years 1915-20 pending definite decision in Merlimau case and determination of various points arising thereon. Amount brought forward was £16.687, Iv.-s
    90 words
  • 126 10 Messrs. Macphail and Co.'s Daily Report. Singapore, April 28. jner lO'i p.c. prcin. ThrM months fold 58 Vt. Share Market.- DM. Rubbers. Few enquiries. Allenbys HIT 1.--cants, Craigicleea east i? 1 eeats, Tambalaks 40-41 cents, Chiinbong Malaya buyrj is. id, Boktt Bembavangs ls.-ls. 4d., and HagapoM United*
    126 words
  • 100 10 HaMri. Lyall ard Evatt report under today's il.i Tin. 15g.17.6. Rubbers.- Mandai Tekonjjs 15-20 c»nU 1 70-75, Allenbys 15-20, UaUcea Plndaa Wi'.k-STii, Utan Simpans 1.10-1.25 Kuala Sidimi buyen l.iiu. Tinj. Batang Padanga 40-45 cents, Johan3 60-65. Titis -i-4.25, Bawaaga 17*4-62*4, Norths MH-87H, Taiplnga BTH-T2H, Souths
    100 words
  • 78 10 Non-European Unemployment Fund Amount previously acknowledged $11,639.83 Part proceeds entertainment Malacca Chinese Football Club 2H° 67 B. A. Kel Malacca 50 Per Mr. Song Chin Eng Mr. M. C. Johannes 30 Mr. Po Kirn Soon 5 Mr. Tav Guan Ki«t 10 Mr. Wee Cheng Soon 10 Mr. Tun Cheow Pin
    78 words
  • 22 10 Mr. Song Chin Eng of the Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd., is now a enmmittee member of the Non-European Unemployment Fund.
    22 words
  • Sporting News and Notes.
    • 110 10 To-morrow's Match. The final of the M. B. E. tournament will be played at the Stadium to-morrow beginning at 4.45. The finalists are two military teams, Middlesex "A" and the R. G. A., and en form the Tanglin players are expected to win, but tho gunners should put up
      110 words
    • 195 10 An interesting game was played yesterday when the S.R.C. II met Guthrie anl Co. Both teams appeared to be evenly matched, but from the kick-off Guthrie's forwards who played a good combinaton game attacked well and force"! several corners. Eventually Kirn Song ran through
      195 words
    • 412 10 "Observer" writes There are a few matters in co::ection with tho recent -mi finals played at the M. B. E. Stadium Which require at .ntion, and 1 am bringing them forward in the belief that I am meieiy expressing the opinion of local football enthusiasts in general.
      412 words
    • 113 10 The following arc the results to-da'c in the S.R.C. tennis tournament Chnmpit nf.hip. A. Coclho beat F. T. Ephraums, w.o. H. Holmter),' beat W. de Cruz, G— l, 6—o. C. W. Gome? beat v. H. Norris, w.o. A Singles Handicap. H. G. Stack (—15.2) beat
      113 words
    • 50 10 To-morrow's cricket fixture is Services v. Public Services and Law in the S.C.C. tournamen*. Fixtures in the Singapore League and the club tournament are being followed as originally fixed, the matches which had to be postponed on account of bad wea'her being left to the end of the season.
      50 words
    • 45 10 The followir.g will represent the Y..M.CA. v. the Middlesex at cricket tomorrow at Tanglin W. de Silva, S. Jansen, J. U. Karunuvatne, T. Leijssius, G. J. Luke, C. A. Norris N. Ramachandra, K. R. Scctt. H. G. Stack (capt), G. J. Vyas and T. Weerak.xiy.
      45 words
    • 67 10 The following will be the Selangor cricket eleven against Negri Sembilan at Seremban in the match to be played U>morrcw and Monday:— N. Grenier, .1 Hi>,mt us. .1. 1). Rum*. V. E. H. Rhodes. 11.I 1 Knight, A. Hannigan. S. G. A. Mnniten-.z, T. C. Green, K. K. \V. Oliver,
      67 words
    • 99 10 Kessrs. w. A. White and V. l>. Knowles have kindly offered to present cups to by rowed for by crews of four, on the following conditions 1. Cox wains shall be ladic.-. 2. Caxs to have had charge of thc r cr. w.; on at least six
      99 words
    • 19 10 The April monthly mcd il of Sepoy Lines Golf Club will be played tor tomorrow and on Sunday.
      19 words
    • 18 10 The third and linal rate for the Hergant ll Cbsfienge Cup will be Snncay morning.
      18 words
    • 23 10 Work hjs now bee n started in rnainor tion with the extensions of the Singnpi re Cricket Club t provide billiar I rooms.
      23 words
  • 618 10 Prince's Ward in Middleton Hospital. At a meeting if Mi hameilans held in 'the Town Hall at which Uiii wen present, Mr. R. .1. larrer, chairman of tin Decoration C mmittee on the occasion ii the Royal visit, announced that the total I amount collected wai *7.'.17..">(>, and
    618 words
  • 118 10 Routine Orders, dated April 10, by Lieut.-Colonel F. E. Spencer, D.S.O. M.C., Commanding S.S.V.F. Friday, 28th 5.15 p.m., Composite and C (Scottish) Companies, Company Parades. The following are the normal parade days alloted to units of the S.V.C. daring each month commencing from May 1 Ist and
    118 words

  • 1587 11 The Directors' Report for Last Year. Tlie cijrlith report anil statement of .mounts, for the tiirht'en months ended lt.rcubcr .'.I. Ittl, of Urn Malayan Coll;e--rics, Ltd., states that in onlrr to agree with the ■CKilllllllll period of the company's ..iriry DuUh company, the Mynbouw iii Handel Munt -<
    1,587 words
  • 244 11 A tragedy occurred on Friday evening at Kajang, says the Malay Mail, when a private of the Burmese Rifles who are mcamped at Sungci Bi-si evaded arrest by first threatening the police and then committing suicide by shooting himself in the head with his own rifle. The
    244 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 88 11 "His Master's Voice' /^3^\ Gramophone Records vjjSii^/ Call here and have the.«e played for you in comfort. In our Private Audition Room. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd., (Incorporated In Hongkong) Raffles Place, SINGAPORE. THE LATEST AND BEST DESIGNED I SCRAP- f j WASHER t BERRY'S NEW PATENT ii IN STOCK. Sole
      88 words
    • 247 11 Raffles Hotel. This Evening Friday, April 28, IMPROMPTU DANCE, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. MONDAY— Tea Dansant, 5 to 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY.— Orchestral Concert, 9.45 p.m. THURSDAY.— Guest Night, Dinner and Dancing. FRIDAY. Special Luncheon Impromptu Dance, 6 to 8 p.m. SATURDAY. Guest Night, Dinner and Dancing. Residents and Diners
      247 words

  • 310 12 LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES MAR 29. Par Value. £1 1 il n 2/ £1 M 2/ 2/ £1 II < •II 1/ 11 ll £1 il £1 II n n a n a ii i 2/ n 2/ 2? 2/ n n t\ ii ii Stock
    310 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 342 12 ICE Pure Crystal Ice Price 2 cts. per lb. ikan Merah Price 60 cts. per lb. Fresh supplies daily. THE ABOVE CAN NOW BE OBTAINED AT OUR RETAIL DEPOT, ORCHARD ROAD. Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED IMPORTANT MORTGAGEE'S SALE 'i he undersigned have been instructed to sell by public auction
      342 words
    • 309 12 AUCTION SALE (By Order of the Asst. Engineer Maintenance). To be held at the P.W.D. Stores, Bukit Timau Road (adjacent to the Kandang Kerbau Police Station), on Thursday, May 4, at 2 p.m. Comprising furniture, saws, globes, hinges. Mica cement, Wotun lamps 25 and 50 c.p., electric lamps 16 and
      309 words
    • 472 12 f A H THE VICTIMS OF URIC ACID > PrfnarM inn t 1 6ss' Arthritic subjects take a course Officially adopted by K \Vv w^^a which eliminates the Uric Acid tnr French Gnvcrnmrnt W^iv \/iL\ vZTIHBb c > i Publi Hall i Ath m!L < *'*jBB -M from their system,
      472 words
    • 26 12 For Immediate Delivery European Acetic Acid 99 Apply to L. Y. SWEE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in F.M.S.) 57, CECIL STItEET. Phone No. 530. Phone No. 530.
      26 words

  • 962 13 Largest Railway Station In Europe. After a period of reconstruction which has extended over twenty-one years, the new Waterloo Station was opened last month by the King. There has been a station at Waterloo about seventy-five years, but the new, vast, well-arranged terminus is a greater improvement
    962 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 200 13 Whiteaway's have pleasure in announcing the arrival of well selected stocks of the very popular SAXONE A SHOES Z^o_^ Mb a few models only H "\!W~J\p^j» I J CUTS' BLACK CALF BAL. SHOES. J/^OV P%m P ICE $22.50 j I I (.IMS' BLACK GLACE KID DERBY f I 9 SHOES.
      200 words
    • 635 13 BEST ITALIAN Cement Mosaic-Marble Flooring Tiles Manufactured by Ing. S. GHILARDI Co. SOLE AOENTS FCR STRAITS SETTLEMENTS F. M. S. Societa Commissionaria di Esportazione c di Importazione (Incorporated in Italy) (Late Societa Commissionaria Orientate.) Tkon. 176. 3, Robinson Boad, SINGAPORE. NOTICE We, the undersigned. Ban Hong Leong and Co., Cycle
      635 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 226 14 The Motor Union Insurance Co., Ltd. (iEeerpersted la England) MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT. All kinds of vehicles qaoted far. Favourable rates. Prompt and liberal settiemeat of Halms. The Comprehensive Policy of the Motor Uaion is the recognised premier moUn policy. FIRH DEPARTMENT. Insnraaces effected oa Bmildiags aad Marcaaadlse for long or
      226 words
    • 442 14 AwU approximately $S,OOf,OOe S.C. innuct la fore* arcr $17,MMt. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la Btraha Settle mests) ■SAD OFFICE I Wlaeasster Hoise, Slsgapore. LONDON OFFICS I M, Old Jewry, M.C. Tks Compaay kas sBO.OOO deposited witk tks Supreme Court of England and complies wita tks Britisa
      442 words
    • 569 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION (OWNED BY THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK). Capital L.S. $5,000,000 Sarplue and andlvided I'roGU I.S. $10,424,000 Head Otßce 60, Wall Street, New York. San Francisco Office 232, Montgomery Street. London Office 86, Biakopsgate, E.C EASTERN BRANCHES. China: 1 ksaton, Hankow, Harbin, Hongkong, Peking, Skangbai,
      569 words
    • 525 14 BANKING CAPITAL J4.000.000 SURPLUS 12,000,006 Asia Ban king /^feCORPORATI ON v(ila«kS^l arv 'American HEAD OFFICE FOR THE FAR EAST Shanghai Singapore Office— 22, Raffles Place. Current, Savings Accounts and Fixed Deposits in U.S Gold, Sterling, Francs, Taels and Local Currency. Drafts Bougbt, Sold and Entered for Collection. Commercial and Travellers
      525 words
    • 373 14 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hongkong) Capital, all paid up r 1X0,000,000 Silrer Reserve $28,600,000 Sterling Reserve, held la London t 4,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors (20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. G. M. Dodwell, Esq.— C» airman. Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang Deputy Chairman O. G. M. Bernard, Esq. Hon.
      373 words

  • 825 15 List of Singapore Results. The Director of Education forwards us the local results of the December Examinations of the Cambridge University. Junior Boys. Students under 16 who obtained honours. Class 11. Wong Peng Cheong, h.pg, Raffles. Class 111. Wong Yin Yong 1, Raffles. Students under 16 who satisfied
    825 words
  • 64 15 The Daily News' Lobby Correspondent writes Sir Arthur Balfour is expected to become a peer at the end -of the present Parliament. He has been offered an earldom as a mark of frs eminent service to the nation at the Washington Conference. Although he has previously declined a peerage, it
    64 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 120 15 Dunlop-Solid-Tyres i& Are proved quantitiesB^ thousands of satisfied h users realise^that they I are indeed economic I factors in road transport ■I md FITTING FREE OF CHARGE AMPLE STOCKS. The Dunlop Rubber Co. 6%), Ltd. DUNLOP HOUSE, ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. What Qualities Do You Seek in a Motor Car Write
      120 words
    • 276 15 Stock of Lathes, Shaping and Drilling Machines, &c. Manufactured by DANISH MACHINE CO.. LTD., Copenhagen. SOLE IMPORTERS: THE EAST ASIATIC CO. LTD., Singapore. (Incorporated in Denmark) MASSAGE piMPLES, blotches and itchy rashes £%&±a TVVT A "KTT/'^TT'DT I show the skins need of Zam-Buk. J^^JW* IYIAIN I\J U Xtill This pure
      276 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 293 16 TO BE LET From May 1, the comfortable and commodious residence at 1507, Joo ChJat Lane, Tanjong Katonp, six bedrooms, with two bathrooms attached, Fitting and dining rooms, with a spacious back terrace, electric lights throughout and fitted with table and wall fans. Servants' quarters and several outhouses and motor
      293 words
    • 510 16 GUAN KIAT CO., LTD. IS, PHILLIP STREET. G Gauge Glauses. Gouges, U I'ntsrrrd and White Span Tarn, A Adzea, Axes, Anvils, N Negro Plows and Spare Parts, K Knives, Taping and Pruning, I Iron for Soldering, A A very 's Scales and Balances, T Thermometera, Test Cocks, Asbestos Cord. Cloth.
      510 words
    • 913 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc, in ordinary close-set type (average six words to line) are per line one insertion 28 ets., two ins. 46 cts, three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 ets, five Ins., fl.oo, aix ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40, twelve
      913 words
    • 938 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, Villa Marina, No. 61, Meyer Road. Apply _to Meyer Brothers. TO LET, office and godowns centrally situated with river frontage. Apply Sime, Darby and Co.. Ltd. TO LET, a large compound house, situated at No. 13, Newton Road. Particulars apply B. P. de Silva; FOR
      938 words
    • 520 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, No. 3-a, Malacca Street. Apply to Meyer Brothers. TO LET, stores and offices. Apply Ed. M. Nathan Co, 4, De Soura Street. TO LET, godown* and offices, in town. Apply to Sayers Co., 8, Malacca Street. TO BE LET, OFFICES AND GODOWNS. Apply S. Manasseh_
      520 words
    • 96 16 At the Dance. The dr«s«e« which excite so much admiration are being obtained from THE BAND BOX fPrincess garments (So 4, RAFFLES CHAMBERS (Opposite Robinson's adjoining Eztkid's) PHOTOGRAPHS For the best of everything in erery Branch of Photography ring ap MR. BUCKERIDGE Theme U9B THE ONLY EUROPEAN STUDIO in the
      96 words
  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • 271 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General M BS Manager's Office 1117 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters —advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc., ahould be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Wants, For Sale, To let,
      271 words