The Straits Times, 11 September 1923

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,351. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1923. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      158 1 X now on ROBINSON'S ANNUAL CASH Bargain Sale WE ILLUSTRATE A FEW GENUINE I PR BARGAINS IN LAMPS. DUPLE^BURNERS QUEEN'S READING HRASS tABLB WMJDOIB LAMPS. S SUUI LfcA MJ«H& LAMPS. LAMPS. Brass or Copper. Sale Price $1.50 Nickel plated. M c.p. With shade. Sale Price $13.50 Sale Price $5.95 Sale
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    Public Servants' Salaries.
    1471 2 Governor of Ceylon on Proposed Reductions. At a recent meeting of the Legislative 'Council of Ceylon the Colonial Secretary ..if I the report of the Select Com- mittea on the Budget for 1923-24 and moved that '.he Council go into Commit-cunsick-r it. The Hon. Sir Ponnambalam RamaNathan
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      591 2 xMCs^^ Remington Repeating Shotgun OPLENDID for snipe, duck and all small JJ^, 1? game. 5 shots. Weight, 5% to 6 pounds. Just as efficient and popular as the Remington 12 bore, Model 10. Remington shotguns are best and safest. Inferior guns are dangerous. Rrminpon products are sold by dealers everywhere
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      272 2 Cuticura Talcum Soothes And Cools After a warm bath with Cuticura Soap there is nothing more refreshing for baby's tender skin than Cuticura Talcum. If his skin is red. rough or irritated, anoint with Cuticura Ointment to sooths and heal. They are ideal for ail toilet uses. Sow In. K«n
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      111 2 ITALIAN White Cement SUN BRAND Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed. In use by all the Leading CONTRACTORS BARRELS OF 180 KILOS. Stocks always Available large quantities, deliveries within 6 weeks of order. AMBROSOLI STOPPANI CO. SINGAPORE AND PENANG. 2 I POKE Y?\ OIiVE OIL I I>M QNE6UA I J^r-lil l\^ PACKED
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    LUMUT RUBBER ESTATES.
    367 3 Additional Remuneration For Directors. An extraordinary general meeting of the Lumut Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the Rubber-Growers' Association to consider a resolution providing for an additional remuneration to the directors, commencing from October 1, 1922. of 5 per cent, on the divisible profits of any
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    JITRA RUBBER PLANTATIONS.
    285 3 Preference Scheme Unanimously Approved. Mr. A. P. Hadow, presiding on August 8, at 30 Mincing-lane, EXT., at the annual general meeting of the Jitra Rubber Plantations, Ltd., said that the accounts comprised seven months prior to restriction and five months of restriction and improved prices. The crop
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      898 3 CHEONG KOON SENG CO. IMPORTANT MORTGAGEE'S SALE Id building sites at Orchard Road, »< r. l valuable land and house properties at Loronjt Siilin. North Bridge Road, CantonniiT.t Roa.l, Hast Coast Road, Pekin Street and Killiney Koad, Singapore. A; M. i ■|;p<n(f Koon Senj: and Co.'s saleroom. No. 30, Chulia
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      624 3 FOR PRINCES AND RICH MEN ONLT. THE ROYAL YAKUT! (A^NG VILAS.) Thii Yakut! or life-giving nectar baa b««n prepared from th* best, choicest and richest v. Tetable drug*. It has a wonderful property of increasing the virile power and rectifies all urinary disorders. In fact, it makes man a man.
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      133 3 MEN, AND WOMEN TOO, shouM romcmWr that daily rrirularity is of the first importance if tlioy wim, to ki-ep fresh and well, and free from intestinal troubles, during the hot weather. lispel constipntion, HTarisjaUMM, bilious attacks, sick headaches, purify the brvath. clear the skin. Of dculers everywhere, or post free,
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      268 3 ROSKOPF Wristlet Watches AT REDUCED PRICES. Silver Screw Case 15 Jewels. Price $18.00. Gold 14-K. Screw Case 15 Jewels. Price $40.00. Gold 14-K. Screw Case \i Hunting. Price $48.00. 3 spare Glasses supplied free to every Watch. ROSKOPF WATCHES are known for over 60 YEARS in this country and are
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      729 4 STEfiKER SAILINGS P. 0.-British India <"><? Apcar Line (Compauiea Incorporated la England) i MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PKMN'SULAB AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Oader Contract with Bis Majesty's Goveraiaeat. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SEBTICZ OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS rOB CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP. Tonnage Dae Spore
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      689 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in Englaad) f The Blue Funnei Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWKKP. HAMBDEG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking care* through
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      649 4 sitwa uum KOIIRRLYkE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPiJ (BOYAL PACKET NASIGATION CO, OF KAIAVIA) (Incorporated In HolUr.d) UNDBB CONTRACT WITH Tllfc NETHEItLAMIS IADIA I.OVCR.NMBWI Telephone Nos. Passage Dept, 131, freight Kept, Mas, Mailue Ucd*. aud T/.iuaiuu Dept. 1417, Manager's Dept. 1091. VAN nOORN-Septcmbcr 11, S:.mpit an.! Bandjermsis COEN— September 12, Montok and Palembang
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      524 5 STEAMER SAILINGS N.Y.K. LONDON UNI Fu.himl Man Sept. IS Hakozaki Maru Oct. 16 Kitant Mara Oct. 30 LIVERPOOr, LINI Tokusbima Mara Sept. SO Tsnshima Mam end Sept. HAMBURG UNI Matsuyc Maru Sept. 18 NEW YORK LINE via BUM ■OTJTH AMERICAN LINM Kaaagawa Maru beginnlne Nov. BOMBAT LIN» Oaaka Mara IT
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      421 5 STEAMER SAILINGS O.S.K. Proposed Sailings front Singapore, (snbjeet to change without previous notlee.) EUROPEAN LINE For Marseilles, London, Hambarg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Saex ana! Port Said. Arr. Dep. LONDON MARU beginning Oct. Calls at Aden, Port Sudan and Marseille* NEW YORK LINK For Baa Francisco, Panama, New York, via
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      538 5 STEAMER SAILINGS -NEDERLAND" ROYAL MAIL UNE~ AND "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" ROYAL MAIL LINE SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE OF u NEDERLAND "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" R. M. LINE R. M. LINE via Belawan-Deli, Saban?, Colombo, via Belawan-Deli, Sabanjj, Colombo, (ienoa, Algiers, Southampton Marseilles, Tangier. Southampton to Amsterdam. to Rotterdam. VONDEL Sept. 17 PATRIA Sept. 10
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      734 5 STEAMER S'ILINBS "ELLERMAN" LINE BLLSRMAN BUGKNALL STEAMSHIP Co, Ltd. (Incorporated in England) STKAMKR I*. S.ng.por. PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. t s.s. CITY OF KARACHI China and Japan Oct. 6 •sj. CITY OF PARIS China and Japaa Nov. 10 is. CITY OF CANTERBURY Chiaa and Japan Dec. 21 HOMEWARDS. ts.s. CITY OF
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      581 6 CINMWS MARLBOROUGH From Wednesday, September 5 to* Tuesday, September 11. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. SHINE 'EM UP 1 Red Pathe Comedy. ASSOCIATED FIRST NATIONAL PICTURES INC. PRESENT LEWIS 8TON» AND MARJORIE DAW THE RIVER'S END In 6 Reels. It it a picture of wonderful, colourful scenery of
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      357 6 ClHEfiiflS EMPIRF CINEMA From Monday, September M to Wednesday, September 12. In the First Show at 7.30 A SHAKY FAMILY TREE, a Star Comedy MARIE I'REVOST with KENNETH HARLAN in the story of an ultra-modern girl who proves to the world that a flappers heart can be as true as
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      275 6 THE POLICY OF The New World WILL EVER EE J IRON Novelty and j9 Soil Change j I Pipes Look out for the New Attractions about to be installed. BRITISH THE STAR OPERA. <STANnA»n At the THEATRE ROYAL MAJNDAKD i North Bridge Road. To lfht STrtntq A Melay Historical I'lay
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    157 7 FIXTURES. Tnrsdiy. Srutemher II Higd \V»t.:r. lO.Dfi a.m, 10JiO p.m. Homeward M. H. mail. Uomance, Vie. Theatre, 9.50 p.m. Wednesday, September 12 lUrli Water, II.:; a.m.. 11.31 p.m. 1 mail by l'hemius. Australasia. flir Dippers, Vie. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. I'hursday, September 13 lliuh Water, ILH a.m. P.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      VESSELS AT THE DOCKS.
      93 7 East Wharf Basin—N« Knst Wharr Teeita, Van I Sheers Wharl Nil. Main Wharf Banlla, Apmcinnon, Empir. Uock Argun Man, Horloka Han, hell West Wharf Charon. I'atroclus. Jardines Wharf— Nil. Palo Brani Coal Wharf— Nil. Keppel Hrrboor. Mein Wharf Moonstone. Dredper Shrimp. Neon bar, W Bt Sprinc,
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      Vessels Arrived.
      167 7 ..I.'.'. Brit., I :VI 'i i Vi :.> iT'iiwi i ni lAKU, Jap, 1.640 \l-\i, Pcnang AVI rill V Hi it id. rr m T. BalU 10 for Batik lAN (THAI SOON, Brit., lalaccn 12-A BAN >V:IATT IMN. I 1 > 1"! >r rrcin MaUeca 11-'). for Malacca
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    206 7 T»-d»y. Pulau Sambu 2.30 p.m. Vuar p.m. ronanc and Calcutta .'.I p.m. Tuneljonc Holei and Tciak Niboons 4 p.m. fulau Sambu and Khio 4 p.m Malacca and Muar 4 p.m. 4 p.m. IVnanga Cclombo, Djibouti, Port Said, Mi.r.soilk*. Europe, etc. fi p.m. Registration up to 4 p.m
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    31 7 Ily I.«ft Arrd. B'por* I.oad*n Kawi July 30 Aug. 25 Dersnha Autr- 1 Aug. >8 Porthos Aug. 2 Aug. r.rotiu* Auc. <"• Ao«. 31 Tara Aug. 8 Sept. 3
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    188 7 EXCHANGE Sir.jja;. 11. On London, Wank 4 ni/s 2/4 7/32 ..and -1 I 1/8 Privat.- :j m. ciwi.ts 2/4 11/10 On New York Demand 52Ti Prin BaJM On Franco, Bank 910 tin I'iri.a, Cank T.T. 173=54 On Hongkcnfc-, Eank (I'd Vi 9*. dis. On Shanffhai, Bank T.T.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    68 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. I-' nocn. September 11. Tone of the mar'u t. Quiet. Latest London cables quote Spot sh;cvt Is. S%<l. S Mujrapore Standard ft ie Crepe. C ..k' Price*. Bayer*. 8tll«i. Spot Oct Oct.- Dec. •Lin. -March April-June Spot Oct. Ost.-Dec. Jan. -March
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      MINING
      209 7 MM Val. I'd. Buyers. Seller*. 1 I Batar.g P»dang 0.42* 0.47 ft 1 1 Hitara Tin LS2tt 1.37V4 1 1 Jelantoh 0.10 0.20 1 1 Jrhnn Tin 0.10 0.43 £1 K:iv.-. kai'iunling 4<i'- 47/tfc.d. HI 10 K-nta AIOB. Ord. 7.10 IJU G 5 I.injfui Tin 4.20 4.40 10 io
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      GENERAL
      137 7 Issue Y;j|. l»d. Rujitii. Sellers, fl a B. Km. Tobacco 5.5.0 iS.10.0 10 10 Central Kngines 9.00 10.00 10 10 Central Motors 3.70 3.90 ;i '1 K. Sir.eltrij,' Co. 7.10 7.'J."» BlM. Tramway* Iflt 1/9 10 10 Frmwr Keave ">*.2~' o8.7.".cd. 50 M Hamatcr Co. 137.50 145.00 100 1.00
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      DEBENTURES
      104 7 1J. Kn*. 6 p.c. $l,2!4.SG0 par 5 p c. p.m. S'pc-e Electric Tmrowe?!. S p.e. £:):.o.ono *oh. 3'po-o Muuicipa) S p.£. i.' 87MM pit. S'prrn M'jnidpnl t~i p.*. ft p.t. dte. S'po-c Municipul <H pjt. of l»«9 fl.RDO.uOo > k>. ii%. S'pore Mnnicipn! 4 1 px. ./>' iec>9 tl.600,>)00
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    RUBBER SHARES.
    420 7 ?rtwr and Co nnd I.tsll and sVatt'e Qvetattea*. Lateat araiUblo Sterlin* Qaotatlona axe printed •>• another p*»« ea Friday To-diy s Prices. I riser 1 yall Co. Evfctt. AllenbyNew(ll) IM%IM 130 1.40 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.40 1.50 1.40 1.50 K. Hitam ($5) 14 00 15.00 14.00 15.00 A..
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      26 7 JAZZ BAND I -tra open fcr encasement to play at afternoon tea parties and evening dunces Charges moderate. Enquir> t. S VKIUMI A. IS. Campbell l.ane.
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      794 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts.,. see pate 13. CSTSTALUZED CHESTNUTS, Cry.tailiit 1 1 Walnuts, Cryataltiard Pi I l>atc.<,| Crystallize.! On rystellised Assorted I ruit;, in fam i! box* H. Bolter, Direct Importer, Ku.op. Hotel II! PARISIAN' HATS AND ■BOCADB BIOEB Just unpacked at Patten Bins, High St. dpi REPAIRS TO
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      54 7 High Grade Robber Goods FOR THE FACTORY AND MINE Hosepipe, belting, sheets, valves, packings, buffers, rings, etc. FOR THE MOTORCAR Tyres, tubes, radiator-hose, matting, vulc. compound, vulc. canvas, solution, etc. AND FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. Manufactured at low prices by the SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS llead-OBice and Works Town-Office and Showroom
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      585 7 RELIEF FUND FOR THE DISTRESS IN JAPAN PALLADIUM THEATRE Tel. 903. Tel. 903. A Special programme of pictures will be screened at the above Theatre, on Thursday, the 13th instant, at 9.15 p.m., under the patronage of the Consul-General of Japan, in aid of the victims of the recent catastrophe.
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      231 7 VICTORIA THEATRE Tel. 826. Bandman Eastern Circuit, Limited I 'resents The Forbes Russell Co. including MISS NIQUA LEWIS. TO-NIGHT AT 9.30. ROMANCE Wednesday. September 12. THE DIPPERS Thursday, September 13. THE NAUGHTY WIFE Friday, September 14. SECRETS Saturday. September 15. BLUEBEARD'S EIGHTH WIFE Booking at THEATRE. Prices $3, $2 and
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    The Straits Times TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. TRADE AND CONTROL.
    1270 8 There is, we believe, extreme depressioi in what is known as the piece good trade, and Singapore is feeling it severely We have even had it put to us that tlv conditions in that trade are far worse thai they were
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    52 8 Despite the torrential rain on August "0, quite a. number of guests made the journey across the harbour at Hongkong to witness the launching of the single screw steamer Sui Sang. The vessel was built at the Kowloon establishment of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. fcr Indo-China Steam
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    71 8 Bukit Katil Rubber Estetes made a net profit last year of $1K,57;!, the total amount available being ?21,717. The directors propose tc pay a dividend of five per cent., absorbing $17,500, leaving to be csrricd forward to next account a balance of $4,217. The current year's crop is estimated at
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    70 8 We understand that Messrs. Fraser and Chalmers have just booked an order for two turbo alternator sets for the Birmingham Corporation, the value »f which is £200,000. The turbine*, having a capacity of 18,750 k.w., will be made at Fraser and Chalmers Kngino-ering Works, and the alternators and switchgear at
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    14 8 In the Bankruptcy Court on Friday the petition against Chop Pia Hin was withdrawn.
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    21 8 The Green Island Cement Co., Ltd., nnncuncc an interim dividend of 50 cents per share payable on and after September 18.
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    32 8 T^ie rate of issre of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 171= $100. The rate of payment of M my Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 175:= j-100.
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    24 8 A committee of the Municipal Commissioners has approved of an application by the Singapore Electric Tramways for permission to exhibit advertisement' on tram cars.
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    35 8 To-day'being the first of the eighth moon, the Chinese are celebrating the fete of Hu Sun, a deified physician, worshipped by doctors and of Kin Kiah, god of the golden armour, worshipped by the literati.
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    33 8 The inquiry into the loss of the Okara was concluded at Calcutta on Angus' 28. Thi» proceedings of the court with theii findings and recommendations v.ill be submitted to Govermmnt in due course.
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    37 8 Warder Craigie, who met with an accident by falling into the road from the s. ii. nil floor oi the Warders' Mess in Wyndham Street, Hongkong on the 3rd nst, succumbed to his mjurifs the same day.
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    41 8 The Royal Colonial Institute is arranging to entertain the Oversees Prime Ministers who are attending the Imperial Conference on October 2, at a dinner to be held at the Hotel Victoria. The Duke of Connaught, President of the Institute, will preside.
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    57 8 Mr. Lo'.ce Chow Thye will head the deputation from Selangor Anti-Opium Society which will present to the Chief Secretary a petition for the suppression of the opium traffic in the F.M.S. Ar. offer will be m-de- to assist the Government in the issuing of licences, which, it Is suggested, should
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    81 8 On Wednesday night at 8.30 Mr. R. R. Hngon will deliver a lecture in the V.M.C.A. Hall on The Rcmance of Modern Journalism, which will be illustrated by numerous slides kindly lent for the oc-c-sion by the Amalgamated Press, Ltd., London. The lecture will be of interest to everyone, and
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    89 8 A robbery accompanied by murder i; reported from near ftnexor. It would appear that at about G.."0 p.m. on the Bth tnnt i'our ChIMM walked u;> to Chinese kepcii's house on a rubb,-r keboi own?d by a chetty and pro-e \!'<l to ro( ;he occupants. ThtM wort the kcnala his
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    81 8 The trouble at Swatow and Amoy i.causing considerable interference with shipping, and vessels arriving at Singapore report tha'j they have been unablt to take on board passengers or cargo at these ports. This will cause a considerable drop in the number of Chinese immigrants coming in to Singapore thimonth. The
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    83 8 By kind permission of Lt. Col. F. E Swainson and Officers the Band of the 2nd Battalion the Middlesex Regiment will play the following programme in the Botanic Gardens on Friday, the 14th nstant, commencing at 5.15 p.m. Overture, Zampn, (Herold) selection, lolanthe, (Sullivan) petit air de ballot. Les TMaon
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    110 8 The mail train fr.m Pentng last evening was twenty minutes late in arriving lit Bangkok Noi, says the Bangkok Times of September 1. Th water is still rising the Klong Maha Kawndi and near Sala Yah, with the result, that caution has to be observed in running over the sections
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    105 8 Particulars have buen issued of the purchase by the Sungci Krian Rubber Estate, provisionally agreed upon by the directors, of an additional area of 1,370 acres, situated in the State of Kedah. In order to pay for the new acquisition, and to provide sufficient working capital for mainti-n;nce and development,
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    102 8 The typhoon that recently just missed the Shanghai district eventually arrived j in northern Korea where, according to! the Nagasaki Press, it did great damage. l A valuable salt-bed was flooded by seawater and destroyed with fifty million "kin" of salt, the financial loss beins; estimated at four million yen.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    424 8 MY. C. Hannigan, C.P.0., is staying at Labrador for a short holiday. A Router cable from Rio de Janeiro an nounces the dtath of Ex-Pnsidtnt Fon Mr. D. St. L. Parsons leaves Kuala Lumpur for home thi3 week on a few months' vacation. The Rev. L. Proebstel
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    London Rubber Stocks.
    37 8 Messrs. Lewi.-t and Peat writing under to-day's date state A cable from our London office to-day gives London stock:) 1,140 tons up for the week eading September 8, total now on hand 4U,800 tons.
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    Outward Mail.
    44 8 Mails from the United Kingdom (London mails despatched August 21,) are expected to arrive at 7 a.m. to-morrow, by '.he Blue Funnel steamer Phemius. The correspondence will be ready for delivery to boxholders at 8.30 a.m., provided that the vessel arrives punctually.
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    Echo of Typhoon Disaster.
    75 8 A case was commenced in the Supreme Court, this morning, before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), in which lua Yang Ua is claiming for salvage of tho Kcnkcn Maru (No. o), following a typhoon on July 15 and 16, 1920. Tho plaintiff was represented by
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    The Sultan of Trenggnau Arrives.
    116 8 H.H. the Sultan of Trcngganu arrived, to-day on an official visit to Singapore. There was an official reception this morning at Johnston'3 Pier, where a guard of honour provided by the Middlesex Regiment was in attendance. His Highness, who journeyed from Trengganu on the Sea
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    Doctors in Kuala Lumpur.
    184 8 Our Kuala Lumpur, correspondent writing yesterday says The delegates to the Congress of the Far Eastern Association of Tropical Mediccne arrived in Kuala Lumpur last nijrht, having left j Singapore yesterday morning. The train was over an hour late in arriving here. There were several prominent
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      199 8 SMOKERS' REQUISITES GLASS AND NICKEL MAJOLICA TOBACCO SILVER ASH BOWL. JAR. SWSSIt Tn, u^ mtb t zr:^rYf- Keeps ■ittpt prevents the ash blowing tobacco fr h aml dr >'- out on to table and clothing. Small sise (U lb.) $2.30 Small sir:e, dinwter 4 in. $2.7> M?di«m sizo ('j lb.)
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      84 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. JACKIE COOGAN PECK'S BAD BOY in 5 Reels. MOLLIE KING and CREIGHTON HALE IN HER MAJESTY in 5 Keels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. RUTH ROLAND IN THE TIMBER QUEEN In 15 Episoder, or 31 Reels. Episode 9 HORNED FURY
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    Japanese Calamity.
    182 9 The Urgent Need of Medical Stores. [Reutep.'s Service.] London, September 10. Washington Mr. Woods, United sflft«s Ambassador at Tokio, has cabled to the State Department that fever epidemics have broken out, and it is imperative that a million dollars in American Red Cross funds be placed immediately at
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    White Slave Traffic.
    145 9 Attitude of the Chinese Delegate. [Reuter's Service.] London, September 10. Genov3' At the League Assembly discussion on the fifth commission of the white slave traffic Mr. Chao Hsin Chu, while approving of the prevention of employment of foreign women as prostitutes in licensed houses, advocated the abolition
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    Earthquake in India.
    80 9 rßniTK's Snvici.l London, September 10. Calcutta There was a severe earthquake shock at four o'clock this morning. P<-oplc rushed out from buildings in night attire. No damage to buildings has been reported. The earthquake lasted for a minute. It or-ginated probably in the Khasi hills, of Assam.
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    Loss of the Cuba.
    134 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, September 10. San Francisco The Pacific mail steamer Cuba is believed to have sunk after striking the western end of San Miguel island. Search for the vessel has proved frui'Jess. A destroyer picked up some of the crew and passengers and landed them
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    Irish in the League.
    40 9 [Rcutch's SmmcE.] London, September 10. Geneva The Assembly unanimously NMlvwl »:i the admission of the Irish Free State to the League of Nations. The result of the vote was greeted with 1; nd nnrt prolonged cWr*.
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    American Naval Disaster.
    270 9 Seven Destroyers Wrecked In Fog. [Reuter's Service.] London, September 10. San Francisco An American naval disaster occurred north of San.a Barbara. A flotilla of seven destroyers which left San Francisco for Santiago on Saturday went ashore in a fog at Honda Point. All the vessels were badly
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    Russian Railway Calamity.
    31 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, September 10. Riga It is repor'.ed from Moscow that that an express was derailed at Omsk on Saturday 82 people were killed an.! 150 injnml.
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    German Attitude.
    186 9 Explanations of the Ruhr Policy. [Reuter'b Service.] London, September 10. Berlin The German Government's policy in the Ruhr was explained to a deputation of the International Women* League of Peace and Liberty by Minister Sollmann, en behalf of the Chancellor. Herr Sollmann said that the pivot of the
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    Public Service.
    29 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, September 10. The King has approved the appointment of Sir Henry Dobbs as High Commissioner of Iraq in succession to Sir i Percy Cox.
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    Another Cloud in Europe.
    122 9 [Reutzr'b Sekvick.l London, September 10. The fresh cloud in the European sky arising from the Fiume complications between Italy and Jugo-Slavia is not dispelled by the latest news. It is understood that the Belgrade Government has decided that it is quite unable to agree to Italy's
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    British Property Values.
    106 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, September 10. The latest city sensation is Ulc convocation of a meeting of shareholders of the Commerral Corporation of London with an issued capital of £2,250,000 to consider voluntary liquidation, owing to the fact that one shareholder is petitioning for compulsory winding up. The
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    American Naval Reduction.
    48 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, September 10. Washington Th» Navy Department have requested bids for 21 battleships and cruisers, which will be eliminated from the navy under the Washington agreement. Each ship will be sold as a whole, but the purchasers must complete scrapping within eighteen months.
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    S.V.C. MOBILIZATION.
    243 9 S. V. C. MOBILIZATION. Arrangements for the Week-End Scheme. As already announced, the SingaporeVolunteer Corps during: the coming: weekend is undergoing: a practice mobilization which will involve one night out in the Race course grand stand. Th? following: details of the programme wiil be of interest Saturday, September 15. 2.15
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    QUEEN WILHELMINA.
    292 9 Silver Jubilee Celebrated In Singapore. I As briefly recorded in our columns yesterday, our Dutch friends celebrated the silver jubilee of Queen Wihelmina's coronation by a ball at the Dutch Club on Saturday evening. I: had been previously explained that it was found impossible for the organisers to
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    Java Police Scandal.
    91 9 Alleged Embezzlements on Biif Scale. (Aneta's Service.) Weltevreden, September 10. A sensation has been caused by the discovery of a police scandal on a big scale in Bntavia. The Chief Commissioner of Police, Van Rossen, was yesterday arrested in connection with big defalcations of police money, while
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    125 9 Macphail and Co.'s Report. Singapore, September 11. Rubber. London Is. 3%d. Local 52\. Tin.— London £200 ss.— Local ?100% (-150 tons sold). Share Market. Quiet. Rubbers.— Malaka Pindas 1.65-1.70. Allenbys 1.30-1.35. United Malaccas i.62tt-1.67tt. Ayer Panas 6.20-6.35. New Crai^icleas 67'/i-72M: cents. Bassctts 1.17'/ii-1.22'/i. Glenealys 1.474-1.52' i. Ayer
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    Lyall and Evatt's Report.
    117 9 Singapore, September 11. Tin. JE200.5.0d. down 40s. Rubber. 1/3 vid. unchanged. Rubbers. Steady, Jeram Kuantans 39--42 Lunas 7.90-8.10, Craigieleas W-71, Indragiris 5.40-5.50, Radellas 3.90--4.10, Tambalaks 83-80, New Serendahs 3.10-3.20, United Malaccas 1.60-1.65 ex., Malaka Pindas 1.65-1.70, Changkats 3.10--3.60, Kuala Sidims 2.40-2.50, Bukit Jelotongs 73-76, Mentakabs 26-29,
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    A Chetty in Trouble.
    259 9 Our contspondent at Kuala Lumpur, writing on Monday, says For the first time in the history of the Kuala Lumpur law courts, a CMttjF was sentenced to a day's civil bapr-MHMMM on m a y by Sir Lional Woodward, CJ.C, at the Assize Court for contempt
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    Singapore Teachers' Association.
    79 9 The programme of the Singapore Teachers' Association for the Christmas term is as follows September 18, discussion opening paper by Anglo-Chinese School October 2, lecture by Mr. J. Jefferson on Psycho-Physi^l Significance of Physical Education October 16, discussion opening paper by St. Joseph's Institution October 30, lecture
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    Crocodile in the Harbour.
    64 9 A large crocodile hM been seen several times in the harbour recently, and has, according to reports, taken two dogs off the breakwater. On Saturday and Sunday evenings it was clearly seen floating near the wharf by persons in the shipping office. This fellow is believed
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    64 9 Ladies who do not get sufficient exercis? ir. Singapore will be interested in a health gymnastic class to be organised, on October 1, at the Y.W.C.A. under the direction of Miss Lillian Newton. A new Malay class for beginners will also be started in October as well as classes in
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    Japanese Calamity.
    1214 9 Official Messages From Destroyed Capital. The Consul-General of Japan in Singapore has received telegraphic instructions from Count Yamamoto, Premier and Minister for Foreign Affairs, to express the sincere thanks of the Japanese people to thase who extended their sympathy in connection with the disaster which occurred recently ts
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    SINGAPORE ASSIZES.
    287 9 Volunteer Officers and Jury Service. There are 20 c*ses on the calendar for the Fifth Singapore Assizes, which opened in the Supreme Court this morning, before Mr. Jurtice Barrett-Lennard. They include charges of obtaining illegal gratification against Inspector Corben and twu employees of the police traffic department, the
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    CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY.
    137 9 I Twenty-third list of subscriptions for j financial year ending August 11, 1923. 1 Previously acknowledged 112,536.10 Singapore Sporting Club 1,000 Scudai, Ltd., in liquidation r )ii'J..' 0 Guy C. Clarke 75 A. H. Green 1"> Collected by Mrs. LaiUlaw, I Kuala Lumpur Selangor Club $146.85 Selangor
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    Tyres on Lorries.
    58 9 Committee No. 1 of the Municipal Commissioners has decided to recommend a reduction of r > per cent, of tax on all lorries shod with pneumatic tyre* aim decided that the Commiw.ioriei'.s should s <«re the sam° power within Municipal Limits as the Colonial Engineer within the
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      FOOTBALL.
      1052 10 Yiiddlese:-: Wi:i Cap Final. The Association football season came ti> its conclusion yestcrdav \.iun ihe Middle*** Rejrmcn'. and bt. Joseph's Old Boys met in the final for the Singapore Cup. Great int; i taken in the event, and the padang was iincd with a tremendous crowd of pectataca. The
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      S.C.C. Tennis Tournament.
      143 10 S. C. C. Tennis Tournament. TO-DAY'S TIES. Whitley and Riches v. Ablitt and T/allich. Bond and Jackson v. Dawson and Hunter. Drummond and Collyer v. Salter and Strashan. Roberts and Poyser v. Cox and Kent. Paterson and Potts v. Duff and Cassels. Lee and Collier v. Cantrell and Turner. Mackie
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      GOLF.
      200 10 The Singapore Championship. The following is the result of the Ist round of the Singapore Golf Championship C. T. Whinney beat Fortune 2 up. Second Itound KchjlU. F. C. Stewart beat H. Tongue 4 and :>. W. Hendrie beat F. Harrison 6 and 4. A. L. Birse beat L.
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      Hockey.
      61 10 The following wil represent the S.R.C. v. S.C.C. at hockey to-morrow on the S.C.C. ground G. G. Gray; N. E. Ess und F. Albuquerque J. V. Moss, C. B. Webb and V. C. Westerhout F. C. i. de Souza, J. S. de Souza, H. G. Stack, C. A. Norris
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      A.A.A. Sports.
      72 10 A. A. A. Sports. The Amateur Athletic Association of Malaya are holding the annual athletic sports on the 14th and 15th instant., at Seremban. Among those who are competing from Singapore are the following L. M. Pennefather, E. F. White, Noel de Souza, B. de Souza, R. Klassen, L. de
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      Billiards.
      29 10 The billiards championship final at tho Catholic Club will be played to-morrow evening at 8 p.m. The finalists are Mr. W. A. Aeria and Mr. A. T. Neubronner.
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      A Running Record.
      33 10 [Renter's Service.] London, September 10. Helsingfors The Finlander Stenroos ran twenty kilometres in 67 mm. 11 1-5 sees., which is a world's record. A kilometre is five-eighths of a mile.
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      The St. Leger.
      113 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, September 10. Bold and Bad was scratched for the St. Leger at ten on Saturday evening. Toyotama, Town Guard and Knockando were scratched at nine this morning. Betting is 7 to A Papyrus, 5 te> 1 Parth, 10 to 1 Tranquil and Ellangowan, 100
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      The Heavyweight Championship.
      35 10 [Renter's Service.] London, September 10. New York Harry Wills, the negro challenger of Dempsey, failed ia lawsuit to prevent the Dempsey-Firpo fight, arrangeel for the 11th inst., Justice Hagarty refusing an injunction.
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      Y.M.C.A. Notes.
      104 10 Y. M. C. A. Notes. Members are advised that entry forms for the annual swimming carnival on October 27 are now available at the Association and Swimming Pool. The- Boys class gymnastic competition will be held on Thursday evening at 8. Munbeti and friend arc invited to attend, in consequence
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    VICTORIA THEATRE.
    368 10 Forbes Russell Company's Successful Opening. Boa Dt theatrical visits not having been exactly a roaring success financially, it was particularly gratifying to find a really large audience at the Victoria Thtatrc last nijrht. Evidently Singapore theatregoers remember a good thing, a;id the KoiDes Bwiell Company are aU that.
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    LITTLE KNOWN MALADIES.
    359 10 Tropical Diseases Due To Fungi. Dr. Castellani, addressing in mail week the section of Pathology and Bacteriology, at the Surgical Congress said that 25 per cent, of tropical disuses were due to fungi. Actually iLjMu* an older science than bacteriology^cla'ing back to the time of Charles It.
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    59 10 The first seven reels of the Avenging Arrow Serial, starring Ruth Roland, will be shown in the first show programme of the Gaiety Cinema to-night, following a Snub Pollard Comedy. The second show will remain unchanged with the finl episodes cf the interesting Mr. Nobody Serial, The Mating,
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    S.S. (Singapore) Association.
    112 10 The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association was held on Friday, 7th Instant. Town Planning Bill. It was decided to itejue.it Government to expedite the introduction of this Bill in the Legislative Council. Singapore Naval Base. After discussion it was agreed
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      Price of Rice.
      345 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am inforriied that the local price of rice has risen 50 per cent, iri the last few days, presumably due to the anticipated demands for rice in Japan. I may mention in this respect that, according to my
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      Young Producers.
      275 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Much has heen said about th? unfair treatment of a large number of young producers, restricted according to the Duncan Scale, and the hardest blow falls on privately owned estates of 200 to -'iOO acrt-s whose restricted production under the
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      Sanitary Inspectors.
      365 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Much has been said about Health and Sanitation during the Congress We*k hut our city fathers seem to be behind time where public health and sanitation is concerned. There exist at the present moment in Singapore such cs Municipal Health
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      Kelantan Gold Mines.
      1399 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. i'.i, I should like you to allow Me spa?e to rtply to the letter from Captain kooke-Ccwell that appeared in the Str;.its Bud Kit of August 1 The Captain cheerfully accuses me of (fjibtrately misquoting his ieport. I FvhaM at
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    TESTS FOR IMMIGRANTS.
    220 10 Proposed New American Law. Mr. James J. Davis, Secretary of Labour in the United States Government stated in mail week that he baa conn to London to see whether the plan laid down in the Immigration Bill he is drafting for Congress is practicable. The Bill, he
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    TABLOID BEER!
    161 10 TABLOID BEER German Invention for Giving America Home-Brewed." Two Americans now in Germany are ready, says the Central News Berlin correspondent, to defy the Prohibition Act by flooding the United States with beer in tabloid form, following the dicovery of a German preparation developed by brewers in Berlin to aid
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    The Planter.
    227 10 The familiar khaki cover of the Planter has disappeared from the September issue and has been replaced by an attractive frontispiece containing a coloured map of Malaya. The subject dealt with in t hi- leading article thi; month is the employment of < x perienced planters. It is
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    Jottings from Java.
    1335 11 Features of the Forthcoming Festivities. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Uandoeng, August 2". It it worth while reciting to readers t£\ the Straits Time* how among the Dutch j one tearsl how to take occasion by tut hand and make the bounds of festivity; wider yet A big
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    THE OKARA INQUIRY.
    436 11 Strong Criticism by Director Of Wireless. That the regulations laid down by the International Wireless Convention regarding the question of signals of distress wan very lax, and that it would be better to have a meteorological office in Calcutta instead of in Simla, was the opinion given
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    AUGUST RUBBER RETURNS.
    205 11 Cheviot.— l3,soo lbs. Eastern Sumatra. 53,450 lbs. Foothills.— l6,ooo lbs. F.M.S. Rubber Planters.— so,ooo lbs. Galanjr 8e5ar.— 34.500 lbs. Glen 8ervie.— 26,250 lbs. Hcawood.— 29,ooo lbs. Hevea.— 22,3B3 lbs. Jasin.— 24,ooo lbs. Johore Para Rubber. 14,949 lbs. Krubong.— lo,443 lbs. Kempas. 35,565 lbs. Kuala Sidim.— 26,49o lbs.
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      114 11 Moutrie Pianos Beautiful in Design, they add Distinction to the Finest Homes. A Successful Record of Nearly Forty Years in Pianoforte Construction gives us the lead to-day. Call or write for our Graded Payment Plan. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. Raffles Place, Singapore. 2 BAG BLUE sole Ufll I IAU [»rr/c
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      262 11 Raffles Hotel The most spacious Dining: Hall and the Finest Ball Room in the East. TEA DANCE Every Mond«ay and Friday. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT Every Wednesday. GUEST NIGHT. DANCING. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. RAFFLES ORCHESTRA. EDGAR HULLAND, Director. Branches Establishments GROSVENOR HOTEL, Singapore. SEA VIEW HOTEL, Singapore. RAFFLES CAFE, Singapore.
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    The Housing Problem.
    1065 12 Committee's Recommendations! To Government. In March, 1923, a committee consisting of the Hon. Mr. J. H. W. Park, Colonial Engineer chairman Hon. Mr. J. Lornie r.s. K. J. Farrer, T. Dudley Par■OM and E. P. Richards, was appointed to consider and report on the action conukr.d immediately
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      350 12 New Shipment Arrived 6 in. by 3 in. by 36 ft. by 12 lbs. R. S. Joists. 3 in. by 3 in. by in. by 36 ft. Angle Irons. 3 in. by 3 in. by 5/16 in. by 36 ft. Angle Irons. Prices on application. D. G. Robertson, Ltd. KUALA
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      356 13 "MOTIONS" FOR WATCHES Newest patterns to withstand the peculiar climatic conditions of Singapore and the East. A BILVKB SCREW WRIBILET, as iliuxtrawd, complete It-' t with 3 washable straps $25 SILVKU HALF OUNTER SCREW BACK, 15 jewels, X leather straps, extra strong case $25 SILVER SCREW WRISTLET, movable loops $20
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      264 13 REWARD Precious stones namely rubies, emerald? I and sapphires of the value of about 320,000 were stolen from the premises, No. 78, Arab Street, on the night of August 20, 192::. A reward of 10 per cent, of value of the stones recovered will b« paid to any person or
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      424 13 1 THE VICTIMSoOF URIC ACID A FrGnch JSt mmm ~> Preparation I^^m '■*t Arthritic subjects take a course Officially adopted by I \Ow ri^GtSSV l v i- .l i i a c r 7i\ |3|i«IKHU which eliminates the Uric Acid the rr?ncb Govrrnmrnt Va«av 9 J^H Or Public Health Author-
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      135 14 Oilliken Buildings m^l^-^^ PERMANENT PORTABLE FIREPROOF -f WEATffllL__J >- p R OQp A Perfected System of Standardization Specially JWsffierl structural sleol buildings, constructed under a unit system. affording great simplicity in erection and flexibility. Any type and size of building quoted for. NO PIECE OK MATERIAL WEIGHS OVKR 200 LBS
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      543 14 ■mauuHHHmMH.»iHMHßN.raEniiaKS*ra^ AjmU over $5,000,000 S.C. AsMnae* la fore* *ver $17,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd: j (Incorporated ia Straits Settlements.) HIAD OmO I Winchester Hoaae, Singapore. LONDON OFFICI t U, Old Jewry, 1.0. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England aad compiles with the
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      619 14 JTHE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Capital Authorised 1 3,000,000 Capital Subscribed £1,800,000 Capital Paid-up £1,060,000 Reserve Fund and Reft £1,362,105 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sir R. J. Black, Uart., Chairman. J. M. Ryrie, Esq. H. Melvill Simons, Esq. F. R. Chalmers, Esq. Sir David Yule, Bart. Lord
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      583 14 BANKING THE YOKOHAMA SPECEE BANK, LIMITED. Established 1880. Capital Subscribed (fully paid up) Y100.000.000 Reserve Fund V 69,000,000 President K. Kodama, Esq. Vlcs-Presidnt R. Ichlnomiya, Esq. Head Office: Yokohama. Singapore Branch 81-a, CHULIA STREET. LONDON BANKERS. j Westminster Bank Ltd. The National Provincial and Union Bank of England, Ltd. London
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      349 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Kngland.) Fire, Marine, Accident, Goarantee and Motor. Assets exceed 440,000,000 W. A. SIMS- Manager aud Underwriter, Eastern liraach, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance As.urance Co., Lid. (Incorporated in England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, Loaioa, Established 1803. Capital
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    890 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Tyres in Theory and Practice. We observe that some American tyreBMlkcn have marketed a sorics of tyre covers i-. which, while the depth of fabric and rubber on the tread, or wearing strip, is maintained, the sides, or walls, of the
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    MARKS AS LUGGAGE.
    162 15 Berlin to Cologne Via London. Officials at the Croydon Aerodrome have discovered that German travellers have been taking as persona' luggage quantities of German paper money from Berlin tc Cologne by air via Amsterdam :>nd London to avoid the French or Belgian cordon on the Rhine. Air
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      230 15 SEDAN HAVE you over given the Ford Sedan the ciosc inspection it deserves We will he happy tc show you in dettiii its elegance of interior appointments, its refincmertp of comfort and convenience. And we will Ikj ddiglited to take you for a tri;il spin. Let us assure van that
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      383 15 You. Save Pr r^ Money B\ wWL^ Cyd* Co. (lac.) 151k.4 KfiMWm, ifL.i. WEE HL^K > ■"> <<>Tite<l Iwfl PP Bs» Hk ilo PP T I HAIR DRESSING SALOON JAPANESE BARBER MOLLAH SYSTEM AT 1, DHOBY GHAUT. (Proprietor: K. IMAYEDA). Head Office 59, BRAS BASAH ROAD. ilfordl I I 1
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      328 16 WAN KIAT GO LTI. (Incorporated in Sitigaprr*) ■fctfefcaui'irrs and General C at^innt, U. PHILIP STREET New Shipment* just received and stocks always on hand of GalvaniKed I'.-irflncli*, 'N'ood'ito Rings, Clyburn Spanners, Asbestos Ctord, Tuck's (Genuine I'ackine, Brass Butt Hinges, Iloxwood Ki'!;->, Mmmi Trowels, Fiat Kerosene Lamp Wicks. &c. Ac. &c.
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      329 16 LADIES A Special Cheap Sale will he held from MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. THE PARISIAN HOUSE Will be under re-orjrnniiation, necessitating clearance .'air of all goods. None damaged, none old, so?no articles two months, .some three weeks only, to be sold at sacrifice. Kvery articlc-i will be sold 50 per cent,
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      869 16 CLASffejJVERTISEMENTJ The PREPAID charges for Want., For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordintry close set type (average six word, to line) are per line one insertion 28 cent., two in.. 46 cts., three in*. 64 ct»., four in.. 82 ets., We ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40, twelve
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      783 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 76, Middle Road. Apply Meyer Brother.. ~TO LET, bungalow, 1, Wilkie Road. Applj M. H. Sassoon, 5-1, Malacca Street. TO LET, 135, Devonshire Road, from September 1. Apply 24, Malacca Street. TO LET, rompeund house No. 6, Sophia Road, from August 1. Apply Ed.
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      617 16 ANNOUNCEMENT JOHN DUKE, F.8.0.A., F.S.M.C. OPTICIAN. Wishes to announce that, as from September 1, he has acquired the practice lately enrried on by N. LAZARUS, Opticians, of Medical Hall, Battery Road. On and from this date all prescriptions and enquiries should be sent to 12, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. THE CALLJO~UNrrY
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      284 16 LATEST EDITIONS PICTIRE PIZZI.ES AM) WOSD PLAY, by A. Cyr'.l Poarsor, M.A. j:.20 THE JEST, from the Original Italian Dramatic Poem I.a Cene Drllc Deßfc," by Sein Ucr.clli. Rrndcred Into English and put in Novel form hy Mojourir Itcurn j.;.", TAMILIAR QUOTATIONS, by John John Bartlet 3.G0 POSTAGE EXTRA. i.
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      201 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General Manager*. Offlce ill' All communications relating to editor:* matters and news should be addressed la THE EDITOR. All communication, re lating to business mr.tters aiiverticemeno ■übscriptirns, accounts, printing, etc... .hould be addressed to THE MANACER ADVERTISEMENT RATES. Wanta, For Sale, To Let, etc.,
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