The Straits Times, 13 April 1923

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    14 1 The Straits Times No. 27,224 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1923 PRICE 10 CENTS. IBBBBEBBBBaC«SB»Ba.VEgBBBBBBBaBBBBBBflBHiaBBaB
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      125 1 I GENASCO I TROPICAL READY-ROOFING jj Complete with Kant-Leak Kleets and Nails, no cement necessary. i jS**Hßni 3bbv^^Rbi 9w^ *Ha jSmßraTamii 2 PLY fe 3 PLY Thoroughly Waterproof and Fire Resisting. g I 5 n S Sole Agents g THE BORNEO COMPANY, LTD. j£ (Incorporated in Englnnd) SINGAPORE. IPOH. PENANG.
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      156 1 I J£L New-Hudson iS!S g MOTOR CYCLES S "THREE FIFTY TOURIST MODEL." 3 ALL CHAIN DRIVE COUNTERSHAFT GEAR IB TOURIST IiRAKES: **£*£>*>*»*.*«>« "POPULAR" "DE-LUXE" CARBURETTER New Spray Type. TOURIST MODEL 3 TYKES D«fttop Staddi i 1 ALL p HAIN R YE CIIAIN-CUM-BELT DRIVE 2 2-speed Countershaft Gear. 5 ENGINE :-Two-
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    OPIUM DEN SYNDICATE.
    657 2 Vivid Description of London's Chinatown. Closely Ruaided is the secret of the i p:'.im UfM syndicate which control;lit any IUU houses in the East Erui where opium t.iioking is carried on. Aiu! be identity of the men who comprise the syndicate, probably rich oL.ni.3e (mmm operating irom
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    Doubling It.
    131 2 The rolliiff of r's in the mouths of Scots Labour M. J'.'.s reminds one of a yam of the days when a CO. could do no wrcijjf, and a certain irritability, froir the Duke of Cambridge downwards counted as a recoirniscd injjredicnt in the ar» of ruling soldiers,
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    C. P. R. Humorist.
    116 2 The Canadian Pacific evidently have a humorist on the staff of their Paris Office. Slogans appear in their windows in the Rue Scribe. They began with a model of the Grande Hermine with the caption* You'll have to use the same water but. thanks to the
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    Radio for Police.
    75 2 In keeping with modem police forces, the Ottawa police commissioners are conMdorinp the installation of a high power radio receiving set in the city police station to enable police officers to receive all police news broadcasted from New York, Chicago, Detroit and other large centres where such
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      534 2 Dr. Cbssblls Tablets unlock tho Door of Health Indigestion and Sleeplessness tltmiM Weakness after Operation. Bloemfonteln Lady toon cured by Dr. Gmmll's Tablets after all other Treatment had failed. Mr.i. Florence Hatchman, of 68, LombardjmKS. *tr<»l, Bloemfontcin. says: "A little more /J'l mii r. lfla tw >' enr *S" I
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      240 2 Does the Distance from which you do your buying make any difference to you, providing you get good English Merchandise at MUCH LOWER PRICES Fs>a.r's Ouarantct to refund ttl# purchase price and nil Mulling not satisfy you periectly. Send -ki- tftU V.a wan* to bur MM BSSSS— BSI not «t
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      175 2 WHISKY FOR YOUR NEXT SUPPLY 'tsfrkd I TRY JL "CHIVAS" rt« AS SUPPLIED H$ &W XO THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD AGENTS: gUgg SI ME DARBY '*%mB^P SJ3. and F.M.S. RETAILERS. HIGH STREET PROVISION STORE, High Street. KDI ANN A CO. Orchard Road. ASIA AGENCIES, LTD., Chulia Street. SIN ENG SENG CO.,
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    NAPOLEON INTIME.
    860 3 An Emperor as Seen by His Valet. No man is a hero to his valet, but he may be very nearly one, and the valet who sees his master through a mist of years may come to idealize him. Louis Rtienne St. Denis, who filled the role of
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    Famous Scots Box.
    134 3 A curious trick of Fate has brought to 'light a famous Scots money-box, which was, believed to have perished during the lapse of centuries, says a London message to the Sydney Sun. It was rediscovered in London by an Englishman in 18$6. He purchased it while searching
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    Empress of the Southern Seas.
    87 3 In an address in Melbourne, Mr. J. P. Oerrinprton, who has been connected with the Birmingham V.M.C.A. for the last fifty years, quoted Darwin's prophecy, written many years ago, that Australia would resin as Bm press of the Southern Seas. Mr. Derrington spoke of opportunities
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      581 3 STEAMER SAILINGS PRINCE LINE, LIMITED (Incorporated in England) FAR EAST SERVICE. RtguUr Mi nthlT Serrlce FOR UOSTON AND NEW YORK i BLI IC PBIN< E In port SLAVIC FRINCE due Apr. 2f KASIKRN PRINCE due June 6 Fur til information, apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO, LTD, (Incorporated in England) Agents.
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      946 3 i SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB SPRING RACE MEETING, 1923. Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, May 12, 15, 17 and l'J. NOTICE LADIES' TICKETS.— Ladies attending the raCM are reminded that admission to the (.rand Stand and Lawn will be by ticket only which arc obtainable through members, t'ice, and which must
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      280 3 NO MATTER WHAT A WOMAN'S AGE she'll And help in I*l nl the dainty little pilule- which insure daily regularity. Taken Mtasteatalrf wkaa n> '■•ini lltTiinTffWf keep the systom clean, the skin c;o::r, the breath sweet, dispel sick heartuei.ex anil bilious attacks. Of dealers, i-r post free 60 cents the
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      154 3 Dunhills Pipes GUARANTEED BY NEW STOCKS JUST ARRIVED. PLAIN BRIARS $10.85 to $13.25 SHELL $12.50 Agents *CK*JLK*'-::* mmm.» < jt»C« eAJsf BIV/B 1^ AW(lv>Xl i Ifjjl PURE SCOTCH. h&pjd-wje/e Popularity m sL<^ jjf OF Ail STIMULANTS f fHfifl Agents: Katz Brothers, Ltd. IjJ5J|5-' SINGAPORE. **i Bitumast ie Solution MANUFACTURED BY
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      26 3 WANTED TO BUY Second-hand Chinese or Europe** HOUSEHOLD FURNITUEJB of every description big or imaU lota. Cood price offered. Apply to BKCOND-UAXD, e/o HtralU Times. J
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      820 4 STEMBEB SMUIHB P. 0.-British India Apcar Line (Companies laeurpoiaced la England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PEMNSLI A AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Uadcr Contract with Bis Majesty's Government) LONDON FAtt-EASTERN SERVICE FBOM LONDON 10 MARSEILLES, LONDON ANTWIIP Dae Singapore Leave Singapore NYANZA Apr. 15 I NANKIN Apr. 24
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      687 4 STEAMER SAILINSS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated iv Englaad) The Blue Funnel Line Regular Serric* to LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND KRKMEN. GENOA. MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON ANLI NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through
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      692 4 STEAMER SAILIBBS KOKINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA; (Incorporated in Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephon* Nos. Passage DepU 131, Freicht Dept., 1202, Msrin* Dept. and Transhinmenl Dept. 1437, Manager's Dept. 1003. VAN DER LYN— April 13, Muntok, Djeboes Blinjoe, tl*msjslTl*<. Panukal-Pinang and Koba.
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      534 5 STEAMER SAHlim N.Y.K. LONDON UNB Fnshiml Maru Apr. 17 Mishima Maru May 1 LIVERPOOL LINB Toyohashi Maru mid. May HAMBURG LfWB Matsumoto Maru «»rly May Tajima Maru d NEW YORK LINB tin tUBI SOUTH AMERICAN UNB Kanacawa Maru Apr. 24 BOMBAT UNB Temb.- Maru Apr. 17 Sailo Maru M «7
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      456 5 STEAiEB SALUHB O.S.K. PnpMi d Sailings from Singapore •sbjeet to change without prevloas n*ti*e.) EUROPEAN LINE For Marseilles, London, Hambarg, Ratterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Saea aad Port Said. Arr. D*p. PARIS MARU Apr. 11 Apr. 14 AMAZON MARU May 21 May U 'Omit Marse{lles. NEW YORK 1.1.V8 For Ban Francisco,
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      423 5 STEAiEH SAILINGS STOOMVAART lAATSGHAPPY "NEIERLAM" ("NEDERLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.) HOLLAND EAST ASIA UNE (of the United Netherlands Navigation Company.) HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVIC-. Following are the Companies' Intended fixtures s.s. AMBON, April 18 HOLLAND HOLLAND optional s.s. BOETON, May 2 HOLLAND HOLLAND optional s.s. BANKA, about May 9 HOLLAND
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      133 5 KERR STEAMSHIP CO., INC. SUCCESSORS TO UNITE! AMERICAN LINES (Incorporated la UJ3.A.) Regular lervice betveea New York, Singapore and Java Ports, and Tie* Teraa, FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ WEST MAHOMET due Apr. 24. THE LAMBS due May 15. freight, apply to GUTHRIE A CO., LIMITED, Agents, StralU Bettlementa and
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      671 5 STEAMER S/ULIH6S ELLERMAN" LINE ■LLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Co.. IM. (Incorporated la Englaad) BTKAMBB~ Du. Sinjspore PASSENGER SERVICE OUTW ABDS. ■OMBWARDS. »t>oot •m. CITY OF POONA Marseille! 4 London May 3 PASSAGB RATES. A Class steamer lit class 487, 2nd class £60, Deck £22. t B Class itMBMr Ist elaaa £80,
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      34 5 F.M.S. Railways SIAM STATE RAILWAYS. TOWN BOOKING OFFICE. Berths on night Expresses and tickets Ist and 2nd class to all stations are available from THOS. COOK AND SON 6, BATTERY COAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone 324.
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      594 6 CINEMAS PALACEGAY CINEMA Second Show at 9.15 sharp. Episodes 11 and 12 of the Pathe Serial THE AVENGING ARROW Kulh Roland in the Leading Kole. A Two Part William Fox Sunshine Comedy HIS LOVE FIGHT MAX LINDER IN LITTLE CAFE A Picture Loaded with Laughter in 5 Reels. First Show
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      319 6 CINEMAS EMPIRE CINEMA Thursday, April 12 to Sunday, April 15. In the Second Show at 9.30 William Fox presents the popular screen hero William Farnum in WOLVES OF THE NIGHT In 7 Keels. The Powerful story of love nnJ hijrh finance. BLACK SECRET SERIAL Two new episodes 7 and 8.
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      133 6 CALL AND M* ORANGE SEE OUR QjJjXX BLOSSOM NEW ff^V-^V SPRAYS, etc. MiirMiMNi /j i -i\ Prices F kW%> WW $5.50, DKIUAL !>^>^sWA and $9.50. VFHS ff^ All new YEILO I >, MP delivery prices i i $9.50, $11.50 and $15.50. Vil I BEAUTJFI ISILK HOSIERY SHOES In white and
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    224 7 nrnißia Friday. April U High Water, :i.^ am., 9.47 p.m. liindu New Year commences. tiirl Guides' R;.lly. Naaaiai Hill, 4.30 p.m. Homeward lTenih mail. Importance of Being Earnest, Theatre, 9.30. Saturday, April It Ilipli Water, $M a.m., 10.15 p.m. S.S. Assn. Dinner, Singapore Club, 8.15 p.m. Urown
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      VESSELS AT TOE DOCKS.
      103 7 East Wharf Banin-Nil. Kast Nharl Melchiof Tnmk, Burma Maru :!.M.s. Blue Bell. Shcrrs Wharf Bangkalia. .Main Wharf Paris Uaru, Islander, BelU-r--ophon. Priam, Kajanjr. Kmpirc (>ock Winkfleld, Sunheath. West Wliarf Charon, Kamuning. Jardinrs Wharf Nil. ralo llrani Caal Wharf-Nil. Kcppel Barboar. Main Wharf Ori-lirer Kuantsn. Lch. Gwci.eth.
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      Vessels Arrived.
      93 7 BURMA HARU, .h>i>.. IJtU tons, from Yokolu\;na IJ-1, ;'ur Pon;m(,- unc. hTDRA, \..r.. t^.ns, from <;. It. Desar lL'-l. for H. Beau 18-4. Ki::.\\lA.\. Brit, ITS tons, from Malacca r.'-t. To! Malacca v-i. KLANG, Bril teas, from i'enang 12-4, for Peoana 11 PARIS HARIT, 1.^76 tons, from Yokohama
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
      238 7 Tc-day. Mmatak, DJahasjsj, Hlinjoe, .Sangci l.iiit nml Paagkal Pinang 3 p.m. Batu R»nat S p.m. I'trt Swcttcnham and Teluk Anson.. 3 p.m. '<• tninr. S p.m Malacca and Muar ,4 p.m. Silicon and Shanghai 4 p.m. 1 ulnu BaUim anil l'ulau I', linns 4 p.m. Kut.i Tinjrci
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      MAILS FOR EUROPE.
      34 7 Bj kngkor Dm tngcri P. Juliana rhonrwn BVort Feb. 24 Feb. 28 Mar. 2 Mar. 5 M.nr. 7 Mar. II Loßdoi Mar. 2: Mar. 21 Mar. 2! Mar. 21 Apr. Apr.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    171 7 EICHANGE. Singapore, April 13. On London, Bank 4 m/ 3 2/4V4 Demand 2/4 5/32 Private a m. credits 2/4 19/32 On New York Demand 54 Vs Private 90 d/s 5G% On France, Bank 750 On India, Bank T.T. 174 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 7/8 p..c pm. On
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    55 7 Tone of the market Quiet. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. 4'id. Pale Crepe Closing Prices Bayers. Sellers. Spot May-June July-Sept Oct-Dec >pot ilny-June luly-Sept )ct-Dcc Bibbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyer*. Seller*. 57U r,7«57% 58 ■f>8% 59 GOV* WH DAILY PRICES CURRENT.
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      MINING
      213 7 •a!. P«L Buyers. Seller.. 1 1 Batang Padaag 0.42 Vi 0.4714 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.50 1.60 1 1 Jelantoh 0.20 O..'ionom 1 1 Johan Tin 0.17' i 0.52 V& 1 £1 K.u.i. Kamunting 2.1.0 2.3.0 :0 10 Kinta Assn. T.JO 8.50 5 5 Linjrui Tin 4.80 5.00 :0
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      GENERAL
      145 7 Mi I'd. Buyers. Sellers. .1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 1.10.0 4.15.0 10 10 Central Engines 9.00 10.00 10 10 Central Motors 4.25 4.75 ■1 £1 E. Smeltinir Co. 7.00 7.50 >/- 5/- Elec. Tramway* 1/- 2/-nom 10 10 Frascr Neavc 3G.00 36.50 iO 50 Hammer and Co. 130 135
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      DEBENTURES
      106 7 r. Eng. C p.c. $1,234,300 par 5 p.c. p.m. spore Electric Tramways, 6 p.c. £350,000 iom. Spore Municipal 6 p.c $1,878,000 par. 3'pore Municipal 4* p.c of 1907 $1,000 000 Sp.c.di., 3 P#^onJ U^C^n 1 Cnn' 4 P#C of 1909 $1,600,500 6 p.c. dia. S'poro Municipal 4tt p.c. of
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      407 7 Fratcr and Co. apd Lyall awl Evatt's Qaoutloiu. Kluang ($5) 3.25 3.75 3.50 3.70 > Jcum. div. Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another page on Friday. To-day'a Trices. Fraier Lyall ft Co. Eratt. VllcnbyNew ($,l) 1.00 1.15 1.10 1.10 Uor Gajah ($1) 1.10 1.20 1.15 1.30
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      697 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Adyta., ac« pag* 16. KIUSC4VASSER, Dubonnrt, Amer Picon! Extracts for Cocktails. H. Bolter, Europe I Hotel Building. WANTED, a post by an experienced nurse, highly recommended. 2162, Straits Times. ~MOTOR~CYCLiT~(PopeT for saleT Good condition. Kest offer. 21C3, Straits Times. WANTED by bachelor, good accommodation with board,
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      26 7 f a^aVa^Ba^B^lZ^l HORNLESS PHONOGRAPH IN SOLID OAK CASE $65. SEASON COMPANY, LIMITED, (Incorporated in the S. S.) HI aad 113, NORTH BRinr.E ROAD, (t Storied UvJlding.)
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      488 7 Nahar Opera The pioneer Malay Opera in Singapore which leads, others follow and dill going atronr Beyrouth Theatre Hall, Gaylang Road, opposite Gaylang Police Station. To-night I To-night An Entirely New and Interesting Piece entitled GOIL-E— HANAR Special latest English xongs and dances will' be given. A.M.A., Proprietor. SABTU, Sta
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    DEATHS
    73 8 SNG.— On April 12, 1923, at 11, Lorong 9 Gaylansc, Singapore. Snc Toon Ghee, age' SI, father of Messrs. Lim Cheng Peck, Sng Cheng Hin and Cheng Hee father-in-luu of Mr. Song Tian Choc. Funeral on Sunday TAX.— On April 11, 1923, at her country residence, Klebang, Malucca, aged
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    ACKNOWLEDGMENT
    39 8 The Lady Superior and Siiters of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus best to thank all those kind frienda who attended On funeral of tho deeply regretted Sister Lit Mary and sent wreaths and messages of condolence.
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    The Straits Times FRIDAY, APRIL 10. AMERICAN RAMPAGE.
    1165 8 We British are well, as we are tryin? to think in American a sufficiently strenuous phrase refuses to offer itself. Bio*, upen the map is too mild. Gaod-place-grabbing interlopers is perhaps a trifle nearer, but Blighted obstructionists to the omnipotence of God's
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    34 8 "With reference to the charity entertainments arranged by the Dramatic Section of the Malacca Chinese .Football Club, the following further donations were received Mr. See Tiong Wah $30 and Mr. Tan Quee Eng $25.
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    43 8 In their weekly copra report, Barlow and Co. say Only a small volume of business passed in this commodity, but prices have steadily risen. Closing quotations are No. 1 standard $12.75 to $13.10, No. 2 $12,50 to $12.75, No. 3 $12.20 to $12.50.
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    47 8 It is proposed to hold a reunion dinner in May of all past staff and members of the Imperial School of Instruction. Zeitoun, Egypt. Will those interested kindly communicate with Capt. D. V. Gibson c/o Messrs. William Gossage and Sons, Ltd., Singapore, not later than April 23.
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    8 8 The Hinc'u Xew Year commences to- 1 day.
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    8 8 Socnprei Radja Estate harvested 75,000 coconu'-s last month.
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    18 8 The American tourists on the Samaria expected to stay five days in Hongkong before going on to China.
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    14 8 Chinese capitalists, including Chang Chien, jun., arc floating a $1,000,000 insurance company at Shanghai.
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    20 8 The annual meetings of Messrs. Robinson and Co, and Ayer Panas Rubber Co., were to be held at noon to-day.
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    18 8 Probationary Inspector VV. P. Barby has been appointed European Drii! Instructor in succession to Drill Instructor Keneally, retired.
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    31 8 A Visit to West Greenland is the title of an illustrated lecture to be given by Mr. R. E. Holttum at the Y.M.C.A. oil Wednesday, the 18th instant, at 8.45 p.m.
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    27 8 Over thirty rats have been sent to the Ins i'.ute of Medical Research Kuala Lumpur for examination and of thesj two have been found tj be plajrue-infect-ed.
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    33 8 The rste of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 171 to 5100. The rate of payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 176 to $100.
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    28 8 Precautionary measures are being taken to combat a campaign of arson with which London is being threatened by the Irish extremists, says a London wire of .March 21.
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    34 8 In response to numerous requests, the Portuguese An:a'eur Dramatic Co. wi!l most probably k'vc a repetition of that interesting Roman play, entitled The Sign of the Cross, at a da'.e to be announced later.
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    32 8 Foilowinjr the dissolution of the headquarters of the Students' Union in the French Concession at Shanghai by the French Police, the Union have decid:-'! "o transfer their headquarters fr:m Shanghai to Canton.
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    39 8 All members of the Mv. c lim community are cordially invited to attend at the Persennangan Stia Club, 747, North Bridge Road on Saturday, 14th instant, at 8 p.m., when Mr. M. Ismail will prive a lecture on Education.
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    40 8 It is reported that the Sincere Co. and the Wing On Co., the largest Chinese .stores in Shanghai, have rescinded severai contracts with Japanese manufacturers ;s a resjlt of the anti-Japanese boycott policy, which was decided upon on March 26.
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    62 8 In the Supreme Court, at Kuala Lumpur on April 11, judgment was delivered in favour of the Straits Steamship Company against the P. M. S. Railway for $3,827 damages sustained by their steamship Khan by reason of the negligence of the Railways in sending out steel lighters to load and
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    91 8 The nine men who were taken into custody by the police on Petaling Hill on Saturday were charged in the Kuala Lumpur police court on Monday with having been found to be members cf an unlawful society. They weie also charged with attending a meeting of. an unlawful society. Mr.
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    88 8 The electric vehicles purchased by the Penani* Municipality to be used in the collection of refuse were out into commission for the first time on Tuesday mornin.gr. The vehicles, of which there are five, are fitted with electrically OMTftt•d side tipping bodies and in their initial rounds en Tuesday, gave
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    108 8 The case of criminal breach of trust preferred against C. Chadwick, late purser of the B. I. steamer Egra, which was continued before Mr. Gourlay yesterday was, after the evidence of the chief officer of the Egra had b3en recorded, again postponed. Mr. Dudley Parsons was fr;r the prosecution and
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    106 8 In connection with the Prinsep Street Church, a Girls' branch of the Friendly Band was formed on March 13. The officers elected for the term are President, Mrs. S. Aitken vice-Presi-dent. Mrs. Song Ong Sianj; secretary, Miss E. Yin treasurer. Mrs. Lim Thian Pee patron. The Rev. W. Murray, M.A.
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    124 8 An avaricious landlord in Singapore has recently been rewarded as he deserved ti be, writes a correspondent. Not satisfied with a rentel of an increase of 3." per cent, over the orijcnal monthly rate, he essayed to make a ?till further advance. In the meantime, an enterprising builder put up
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    441 8 Mr. and Mrs. J. Bri-k leave Singapore for home by the Porthos to-morrow. The official notification of Mr. R. B. Bannon's appointment to a seat in tho Federal Council is published in the second supplement to the F.M.S. Government Gazette of April ti. Mr. Yeo Hock Hoe,
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    Straits Produce.
    37 8 We are asked to announce that the next number of Straits Produce will be published in the last week of June, and thai contribution- should reach the Ed tor not later than May U next.
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    Mails Expected.
    70 8 A nir.il from Indo-C'hina is expected to arrive in Singapore at 4 p.m. to-day by the Porthos. The P. and O. steamer Nyanza is due at Pwaag from home at 3 a.m. to-morrow, the French mail steamer Amboi?e, also from Europe, U ■cheduled to reach Penan g at
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    Export of Rubber.
    90 8 The following figures are supplied by the officers in charge of restriction in tho Unfederated States. Rubber which passed through the Customs in March. Johore 3,184 tons, Kedah 1,154.1 tons, Kelantan 269.5 tons, Trengganu 50.S tons, a total of 4,658.4 tons. The figures for the S.S. (restriction
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    Bankruptcy Courl.
    82 8 The following bankruptcy matters arc listed for hearing in the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennar.l to-day Petitions for receiving orders against Mohammed Ibrahim, Almu-avsah and Co., and Chce Thiani Km, applications for discharge of Tan Kirn Chyu and Chop Yong Tong Chiang, and public examination of Chop
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    Smart Restriction Work.
    143 8 A Chinese produce merchant, named Koh Ah 800, 24, Gnixlen Street, and two others, Lim S.an Lye and Sim ChwtiI'oh, were arrested by detectives m Be-ch Road, yesterday, and will Incharged before Mr. Gourlay, to-day, with having committed an offence against thiImport and Export of Rubber Ordinance.
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    PARLIAMENT.
    471 9 Comments on the Recent Scenes. New Attitude on Ex-Service Salaries. Reuter's Service London, April 12. The scenes in the House of Commons, last night, furnish occasion for the newspapers to lecture Doth the Ministerialists and the Labourites on the unseemliness of the proceedings. The Government are arraigned fo«- the
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    Eastern Cadetships.
    142 9 Reuter's Service London, April 12. In the House of Commons replying to Mr. Frederick Hall. Captain W. OrmsbyGore confirmed that in connection with thu examinations fcr Eastern cadetships M exception to candidates of the usual age limits would be allowed on account of MtrlM with the forces, although
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    British Building Trade.
    29 9 Reuter's Service London, April 12. Negotiations between the employers and workers in the building trade broke down and the lockout notices will take effect on Statanfanr.
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    British Housing.
    254 9 Proposals of the Government BUI. Revter's Service London, April 12. The Government's Housing Bill empowers the Ministry of Health to contribute not more than £6 annually for 20 years for each one or two storied house or flat provided by local authorities, also to contribute towards the cost
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    Eight Hours Day.
    107 9 Revtek's Service London, April 12. j Geneva The governing body of the International Labour Office discussed the difficulties of securing the ratification of the eight hours day convention notably by Britain, France and Germany. They have appointed a committee of nine members to enquire into the best
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    International Justice.
    67 9 Reuter's Service London, April 12. Washington Senator Watson has presented Mr. Hughes with the Republican Senators' objections to the Government' 3 proposal for the American membership of the Permanent Court of International Justice. Sender Watson's principal point was that some of his colleagues disapprove any proposition not safeguarding
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    Hindu and Mussulman.
    49 9 Reuter's Service London, April 12. Simla The considerable tension between the Hindus and Mussulmans which has existed for some time at Amritsar, owing to rival proselytising movements, has culminated in a disturbance in which 20 were injured. Troops restored order and are still patrolling the city.
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    Ex-Kaiser's Wife Expelled.
    43 9 Reuter's Service London, April 12. Paris A message from Berlin states that owing to the law with regard to the defence of the Republic, the Minister for the Interior h3s ordered the wife of the .ex-Kaiser to leave German territory.
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    France and Germany.
    40 9 Reuteb's Service London, April 12. Amiens The military court has imposed sentences of 20 years hard labour and 20 years expulsion from France on three German officers for acts of pillage in the Aisno in 101 rt.
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    China Debts.
    399 9 Times Comment on Financial Situation. Renter's Service London, April 12. In the House of Commons, replying to Sir W. De Frece with regard to China's debts, Sir R. McNeill said that according to information in his possession, the Chinese Government were refusing to pay bonds of ex-enemy issues
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    Preferential Trade.
    52 9 Reuter's Service London, April 12. Sydney As a result of the City Council's adoption of a policy of absolute Empire preference, the Electricity Committee has recommended the rejection of a Japanese tender of £687 for the supply of 2,500 disc strain insulators in favour of a Canadian tender
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    Chinese in London.
    57 9 Reuter's Service London, April 12. Mr. Chao Hsin Chu gave a reception at the Legation to which all the Chinese students and merchants in Britain were invited to meet Mr. Fan Yuan Lien, the ex-Minister for Education. Mr. Chao Hsin and Mr. Fan addressed their compatriots, Mr.
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    German Debts.
    37 9 Reuter's Service London, April 12. Berlin The German floating debt in discounted treasury bills at the end of March was 6,600 milliard marks, an increase of 800 milliards in the last ten days of March.
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    Leagues of Nations.
    34 9 Reuter's Service London, April 12. Melbourne In the course of a speech, the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, urged the formation of a League of Nations of the Pacific for mutual protection.
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    TIN AND RUBBER.
    38 9 (Aneta's Service.) Weltevreden, April 12. Tin is steady. Big transactions have been done at the Banka limit of 161. Rubber is duller and no business is recorded. For April and May, the quotation 'is 89-90.
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    Boxer Indemnity.
    226 9 Suggestions for Educational Use. Reiter's Service London, April 12. Mr. W. Clare Lees, President of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, has sent a letter to Earl Curzon on behalf of the Chamber, making suggestions with regard to the use of the Boxer Indemnity funds, including the education of
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    THE MURDER OF A PLANTER.
    42 9 (Aneta's Service.) Weltevreden, April 13. A telegram from Meian states that a coolie has assassinated a British planter, named Hartog, on Goerach Batoc Estate, Deli. [The above confirms our telegram and the footnote published yesterday. Ed., ST.]
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    60 9 (By Courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbun.) Tckio, April 11. It is announced that General Giichi Tanaka has been appointed special inspector of the first s'jetion of the army *mJ Prince Nashimoto special inspector of the second section. The Privy Council has passed the bill abolishing the so-called
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    EX-SERVICES ASSOCIATION.
    440 9 Annual Report of the Singapore Branch. The report of the committee of the Singapore Branch cf the Ex-Services Association of Malaya for the year endej December 31, 1922, states Committee. The retiring committee is as follows Major P. H. Keys, chairman Mr. F. C. Stocks, hon. treasurer Mr.
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    Russian Situation.
    210 9 British Trade Delegation's Position. Reuter's Service London, April 12. Reuter understands that the Government are considering the whole position of the British trade delegation to Moscow. Competent authorities are of opinion that, quite apart from the Budkiewicz and Cieplak cases, technical grounds alore would justify the withdrawal of
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      Market Continues to Remain Quiet.
      168 9 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report: Singapore, April 12. Since last reporting the market has remained quiet. There were rather better .idvices from London on Monday and consequently prices for Awarded Sheet advanced to 51) cents, but at the local auction held yesterday, this was not
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      Messrs. Lewis and Peat report :—
      148 9 Messrs. Lewis and Peat report Singapore, April 12. The market this week has been distinctly nervous and after an improvement quotations at the time of writing lose on the week. The out-look for thp future is very obscure and the heavy figure given for the shipments during March is having
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    188 9 Macphail and Co.'s Report. Singapore, .April 13. Rubber. London 1/4 '£d. Local 57' i. Tins. London £217 ss. Local $109% (100 tons sold.) Share market. Quiet. Rubbers. Few enquiries. Tins.— Rawangs IJT%-1.82tt. Hi'ams 1.45-1.50. Taip:ngs 95-1. Norths 1.17%--1.22'±. Souths 1.15-1.20. Nawng Pets LS7H-IJSI4. Mambaus 87'/4-92V4 cents. Linguis
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    BRUTAL MURDER.
    317 9 Early Morning Crime Near Cluny Station. Well-known Eurasian Strangled The police were apprised, early this morning, of a brutal crime that was said to have taken place off the Bukit Timali Road, near Cluny Road railway station, early to-day. Amongst tho.=c who went out were Mr. C. Hannigan,
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    ALLEGED UNLAWFUL SOCIETY.
    378 9 Three Tamil Mohamedans on Their Trial. The trial of three Tamil Mohamedans, Mohamed Abdullah, Ambalam and Mohamed Hussain, on charges of being members of an unlawful society, ami .assisting in the management of an unlawful society, was commenced befou- Mr. P. A. F. David, District Judge, yesterday.
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    108 9 A largely-utilised material in these days is plywood and veneer boarding, which is now brought into use not only for the manufacture of chests for packing rubber and tea, but for decorative purposes in houses and other similar purposes. We understand that the N'ichiran Trading Co., of 6-K Battery Road,
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    89 9 At: the last meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board, Mr. H. B. Talalla asked ln view of the steady increase of deaths from tuberculosis, can the Health Officer kindly prepare a memorandum on the subject In what portion of the town do these cases occur Has there been a
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    Malaria Advisory Board.
    1121 10 Confirmed Minutes of February Meeting. The following confirmed minutes of a nuetitig df the Malaria Advisory Board held in the Council Chamber, Government offices, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday,! Kcbrurry 24, are forwarded for publication Present. Dr. F. E. Wood, vice-chair-man Dr. A. T. Stanton, Dr. A. R.
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    JERAM/KUANTAN RUBBER.
    531 10 JERAM /KUANTAN RUBBER. Tenth Report of Directors To Shareholders. The directors of the Jeram Kuantan Rubber Estate, Ltd., in their report for the twelve months ended December 81, 1922, state After making due provision for depreciation the accounts show a loss on the year's working of $29,550.01 (subject to diiectors'
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    135 10 The Palacegay programme to-night consists of a laughable comedy, with Max Linder in Little Cafe, supported by two further episodes of the Avenging Arrow and Sunshine comedy. In the first show there are three further episodes of the Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. Gaiety announces the grand opening of
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    90 10 At the annual general meeting of the Jin Hua Kok Association held on April 6 the following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year President, Mr. Wee Guan Choon vice-presidents, Messrs. Chua Swa Chwee and Wee Eng Cheng hon. secretary, Mr. Tan Thiam Heng assi. Hon. secretary. Mr. Tan Khiam
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    Bhie Triangle Room.
    1084 10 Foundation Stone Laying By Lady Guillemard. Yesterday afternoon Lady Guillemard aa President of th* Young Women's I Christian Association laid in the presence of a large and representaiivp gathering, the foundation stone of the Blue Triangle Lunch and Rest Room, at present under construction on Raffles Reclamation
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    32 10 According to a London cable of March 20, Prince Henry met with an accident during exercises in a ridinp nehcol. as IrcfioJt of \vhi. li ha saJTcrod conemsian of 1 the brain.
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    F. M. S. TELEPHONES.
    535 10 Further Big Extensions Under Consideration. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 11. Much progress has been made of recent I years in our telephone service. This ig i obvious from the fact that from an over- head mileage of 5,473 ten years ago, the country
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    VICTORIA THEATRE.
    465 10 Chinese Students' Variety Entertainment. Not since the opening performances of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas has the Victoria Theatre been >o crowded as it :was hut evening when the N'anyang Chinese Students' Society gave a variety entertainment to an audience quite as enthusiastic and appreciative as were those
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    52 10 Sir F. A. Alfan was to leave Peking on April on several months furlough. Mr. Bowra has been appointed by the Government as officiating InspectorGeneral of the Maritime Customs. Mr. Wade is taking Mr. Bcwra's place as chief secretary, and Mr. Guernier fr:m Nanking trill gn Tientsin to n pla<v
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      Tessensohn Scholarship.
      113 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am exceedingly pleased to read the letter of His Lordship the Bi-hop of Singapore commending my suggestion to start a fund for the higher c iucation of Eurasians and I desire through thi- medium of your paper to thank
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      Poer-Power Memorial Fund.
      160 10 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. I Sir,— l should be grateful if you could find ?pace in your paper for I short notice regarding "The J. le Poer-Powcr Memorial Fund." Shortly after the death of Mr. Power in March of last year I circularised his
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      St. Andrew's House and Mr. Boustead.
      252 10 I To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your correspondent is mistaken > in thinking Mr. Edward Bou.-tea.l was a Presbyterian Churchman. He never was, and Presbyterians never had any eeMMCtii r. vith St. Andrew's House. Its affairs can well be left with
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    Pasir Panjang Fire Case.
    156 10 The hearing of the action brought by Mr. UM Kirn Soo, the proprietor of Malayan Potteries ami '.he Elkuyes Match Factory, against Mr. Goh Scon Cheng, l for damages caused by a fire alleged to have originated on the defendan'.s rubber estate a' Pasir Panjang, adjoining
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    Consolidated Rubber Estates.
    155 10 Messrs. A. R. Burkill and Sons, Shang- hai, general managers of the Consolidated Rubb?r Estates (1914), Ltd., announce that the profit for the year amounted to Tls. 53,368.66, which added to the amount of Tls. 40,418.48 brought for- ward from last year's account, makes a total of
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    54 10 i Second-class Petty Officer E. Ball, of I the H.M.S. Iroquois was seriously injured I as the result of a collision between pub- j < lie motor-bus, and a motor-cycle which < he was riding at Hongkong. In addition to a Se«p wound on tin- riffltl ihiVh, I!. ill' I
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      S. C. C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
      33 10 YESTERDAYS PLAY. Championship Pairs. I Sinclair ar.;l Doig beat Wanlle and I Brcnnan, C—4, 6—l. TO-DAY'S TIES. Championship Paiirs (Final Tie). Kleinman and Uttrmark v. Sinclair and |i)oig.
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      BOWLS TOURNAMENT.
      35 10 YESTERDAY'S PLAT. Championship. Cioklie beat Jamieson, 21—11. TO-DAY'S TIES. Double Handicap. i Rev. Douglas and Main v. Smith and jßowerman or Hammond and IfcKesn. Geddes and CantreU v. Wanlle an.\ Toicanis to finish.
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      S. C. R. C. Tennis Tournament.
      35 10 Membei arc reminded lhat the S.C.R.C. t.'nn.s tornamaat will ooamaaat i n Monday, the L6th ir.st., and are requested to note their fixture- posted at the club'j notice board.
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      Cricket.
      147 10 The follow ng will represent the V.M.C.A. v. St. Joseph's Old Boys' I Association at cricket to-morrow on thj Hatter's ground H. Q, Stack (captj, C. Smith. Hi. J. l\ Karunaratne, P. F.. Th'.i-.),)(,.i. <;. J. \y;;.-, W. Ncubronnor, I. Yuno.s s. D. Kriekenbeek, c. M. Elliott, IT. A.
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      Association Football.
      270 10 League association football results on April :l. arc as follows League Division I. Arsenal 1, Blackburn 1 Chelsea 1, Aston Villa 1 Stoke 0, Birmingham 0 Everton 1, Bolton 1 Cardiff 2. Burnley 2 Middlesborough 4, Notts Forest 0 West Bromwich 0, Huddersfiel.l 2 Sheffield United 4, Liverpool
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      Betting " Absolutely Legal."
      112 10 Betting Absolutely Legal." Although certain forms of betting are punishable, betting itself is absolutely legaL said Mr, Justice McCardie in the King's Bench Division in a case brought by commission agents against Lloyd's Bank, who hal closed their account I do not hesitate to say that it should be recognised
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      Another Football Sensation.
      233 10 Allegations, which Bra the foundation of one of the biggest football sensations of leesßt ycais, in king inquired into at Manchester by a commission of tho football Association, consisting of Mr. J. C. Clegg, president of the F. A., Mr. John Lewi.s. president of the Football League,
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    The Future of Tin.
    1845 11 The Movement for Producers Combine. X correspondent of the Financier say.-? thit with tho spectacular rise which h*s occurred in baea awtall during the last I.lollth or M, it is only natural that intjjiiirs should be made as to the probable outcome of the movement and
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    99 11 Programme of drills, etc., up to and for Sunday, April 15 Friday, 13th. 5.10 p.m., S.R.K.(V) field section, sampan bridging Malay Co., extended order S.V.I', ambulance, lecture duties of S.V.F.A., Drill Hall. 5.15 p.m., S.R.E.(V), lecture on last 45 shoot, Drill Hall. Saturday, 14th. 2.30 p.m., S.R.E.(V)
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    Indian Currency Notes.
    167 11 The Government of India announce that aiTanfrenwnts are well in hand for the j introduction of currency notes of a new design. The first issue of ten rupee notes of the new pattern will be made about May 1. Issue of other denominations will be made later.
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      81 11 APRIL RECORDS To-Day CALL O« WRITE FOR LISTS S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. j MEDUSA While Portland Cement STAINLESS Perfectly White in Colour. Used in the construction of the Ocean Building Sole Agents William Jacks Co. SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. CONCRETE ROADS REINFORCED WITH t 3 sH^wk m.
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      396 11 RAFFLES HOTEL mondav. Telephone 2930. (10 Linea.) TUESDAY.— Dinner Dance. The Flaest BsHroom in the East. WEDNESDAY.-Orchestral C.»..rt. Grill Room adjoinins Dining. Ito< m. TIUTRSDAY.-Cnest Nif ht. Dinner and open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dance. FRIDAY.— Tea Danaaot. _j^»> SATURDAY.— Gnest Nlffct. Dinner and TEA Dance DANSANT MFFLE& MOTEL
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    STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
    385 12 LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES MAR. 14 Far Value. Company. BzAkßg* Price*. fl Anglo-Malay ±1 Ayer Kuning 1 1 BaK jp Plantations il Banteng (Sclangor) il Batu Caves i 1 liatu Tiga 1 Hcrtam Consol. il Bidor EsUtes. 2/ lirooklanda £1 Bukit Kajang 2 Uuk.it Mertajam 12/
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      731 12 PURC CREAMERY BUTTER IN 1 lb. AND 2 lb. TINS SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. RETAIL DEPARTMENT, ORCHARD ROAD llt Non-Poisonous Hat Catching Varnish. DH^B BVa^Bal which cauafH natural deafi within a If" '^^ffST&J^r^^K-i minutes. Safe, certain and continuous trap. L Y. SWEE CO LIMITED (Incorporated in F.M.3.) SINGAPORE, KUALA
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      958 13 SALES BY fIUCTIOH IMPORTANT MORTGAGEE'S SALE The undersigned huve been instructed to jtU by public auction at their sale-room, IrnfTl Chambers, Kcfiles Place, ON MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1923, at 2.30 p.m. I'ASIR PAXJANG ROAD. Lot I. Valuable 99 years' K-aseh«ld land, area :M,.'>7: square feet, together with the tiick anJ
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      535 13 OWEN ROE COMPANY, AUCTIONEERS. VALUERS, etc. 14-1, Collyer Quay, Singapore. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold and leasehold properties. At Messrs. OWEN ROK Co.'s sale-room, 14-1, COLLYER QUAY, on Tuesday. April 17, at 2.30 p.m. 1. Two pieces of valuable freehold land at Changi Road, area 4 acres, 1 rood
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      560 13 SALES BY AUCTION IN THE ESTATE OF GRACE I)' ALMEIDA, DECEASED AUCTION SALE of a six-cylinder, fivc-seater Paige motor c:ir. By order of the Recei\ t. At Messrs. Chcong Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom. No. :iO, Chuiia Street, on Saturday, April 1), at 10.30 a.m. To be sol.l without reserve. Also
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      296 13 W)JP§^ for ffivaaf/faf qar/nenfs THE dainty garments which the limbs of the li^\ growing child are kept beautifully clean and f\^\ unshrunken if washed with Lux. Children grow so /'""-v Jk*s!^ *l uick ly that extra care is needed in cleansing their f/^^ S/V^ dainty apparel. So a mother's forethought
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      416 14 DEWAR 'S Whisky "THE SPIRIT OF PERFECTION." The Policy of Sir John Dewar and Sons and their Associat- -J» ed Companies has always been to bond considerably in excess of their yearly sales requirements. The result is that they are in the exceptional position of possessing THE LARGEST pL^ji STOCKS
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      841 14 aßiHiMa.*iH39BaiicnaftHMMaßaßßßßßuaßaMaia^^ Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. A*svaac« in force aver $17,000,000. 1 The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. I (Incorporated la Straits Ssttlemeats.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singspors. LONDON OFFICE 82, Old Jewry, £.C. Tke Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with tha British
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      504 14 IMSUMMBHMHHBHMBBaBaBB BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (laeorporated by Special Charter in Japaa.) CaplUl Sobseribsl Y60.000.000 Capital Paid-up >52,6u0,000 Reservo Fum M YU,780.0G0 President -K. NakaajMM, Esq. Vice-President 11. Mj:i, Ksq. Directors G. Kuwasaki, ba> kt Esaki, Ksi|. I. fttaassana. !>t. 1). Takita. iIKAU OFFiCE I 'i*i?eh, Fuiuosa (Taiwan). BRANCHES
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      596 14 IBBBBBBBMMfIft BBBksIBBBBBBMaMsI jANKING NEDERLANDCHE HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPY, NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY (Established 1824.) P..ID-UP CAPITAL Fl. 80,000,000 (aboat £6,667,000) STATUTORY RESERVE FUND Fl. 19,445^11.36 (aboat £1,620,434) EXTRAORDINARY RESERVE Fl. 22.C80.000 (aboat •LjMtVM) HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM. HEAJ AGENCY IN BATASIA. BRANCHES Penang, Hongkont;, Shaughni, Kobe, Kangoon, Soerabaya, Semarang, Weltevreden, Bandoeng (Java), Chdribiu, 'legal,
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    933 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Hiv:li Speed Engines. One has recently heard the view several times expressed, writes Captain W. Gordon Aston, in the Times of India, that it is a pity that all automobile engineers seem to be more and more inclined to go n
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    The Man Who Named " Australia."
    105 15 The Man Who Named Australia." An appeal is being made from Melbourne, on behclf of the Matthew FlindMef memorial executive committee, for subscriptions to complete the fund to erect a statue in the city of the famous navigator, who was the first sailor to circumnavigate Australia, and who gave its
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      235 15 It wns a Studebaker Light -Six that set the highest average for six -cylinder cars in the 1922 Petrol Consumption Test held by the Royal Automobile Club V /GAIJjOnV Queensland, Australia 34.6 PETROL rr.ilrs to the gallon of fueL $2,795 THIS IS A STUDEBAKER YEAR The above price of this
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      205 15 You can Rely on Them Nothing in motoring is more to a minimum, and much more satisfying than the confidence mileage is assured, a man feels when his car is equipped with Goodyear Cord You can enjoy from GoodTyres, years that long wear and security for which they are He
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      208 16 TO LET Immediate entry. A large com-, pound bungalow, with 4 bedrooms, 1 at 1507, Joo Chiat Place, area 81,200 square feet APPLT 35, PHILLIP STREET. SEE N. LAZARUS )PTICIAN MEDICAL HALL BATTERY ROAD FIRST WIRE NETTING FOR TEVNIS COURTS. brass Wire Gauze 40, :.o. 60 Mrah. Obtainable froa GAW
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      433 16 LAPSES! A Straight Line is the Shortest Distance Between Any Two Points PARISIAN HOUSE S, ORCHARD ROAD IS THE STRAIGHT LINE TO LOWEST PRICES FOR HATS. A MATCH IS GOOD AND SAFE WHEN 1. It strikes EASILY. 2. And burns SLOWLY. BAD AND DANGEROUS WHEN 1. It haa to be
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      891 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 cents, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. G4 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,
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      869 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, C 9-2, Bukit Timah Road. Apply 2?., Phoby Ghaut. TO LET, No. 61, Meyer Road. Entry immediate. Apply Meyer Brother.. TO LET, No. 2, Amber Road. Entry on March 1. Apply witfiin or to Messrs. Meyer Brothers. TO LET, immediate entry, No. 35-28, Cairnhill Road.
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      612 16 John Duke OPTICIAN Fellow of the British Optical Asuociarion. Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. Freeman of the City of London. Late of Old Broad St. London. 5 YEARS' LONDON EXPERIENCE IN SPECTACLE FITTING. 12, Battery Road, Singapore. THE SINGAPORE SLIPWAY AND ENGINEERING CO., LTD. NOTICE is hereby
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      280 16 Ask Yonr Friend She will tell you of the excellence and economy of Phoenix Hosiery and H. P. Corsets. We cater for discriminating ladies and stock only the most superior. Gowns, Lingerie, Hosiery and Corsets. High Class Store Goods ,at Bazaar Prices. European Attendance. Goods sent C.O.D. PRINCESS GARMENTS GO.
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      196 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General Manager's Office 111 All communications, relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters— advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES. Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., ii ordinary
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