The Straits Times, 22 November 1923

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,412, SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1923 PRICE 10 CENTS
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    • 185 1 .BBBMBBnaOBBBBBBBIiaaaBBBBBBaBBBBVIZIBOreBSaBXrSCSIBBBaKXXVBKBBEnBDSBEEIinERCSBBBaBBanfIEimBBSia S t a I Painting Competition j A List of the successful competitors has been handed to Ul dealers who sell "Bear Brand" JMilk and all Kodak dealers. to a The sixty Cameras will be posted to the winners this week. If S s •m r I DRINK AND
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    • 168 1 New Xmas Shipment (Confectionery -tf 'S^^^Wa^k. I-'ULLER'S "REGENT" CHOCOLATES oi)> $2 o s3 0 $3 7^ $6 so> $8 5 J^v!! l-TLLER'S "BROOKLYN" SELECTION FULLER'S "NEW YORK" CHOCOLATES TLLLERS "RANELAGII BWKKTB In i lb. Fancy Eoxe:>. In 'i lb. and 1 lb. Fancy Boxes. Price $2.75 per box. Prices $1.00
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    • 62 1 M 't«.VAin D«"''.' ISBBBBBBBKBSBBBBBBBBBBBBBBICX^ XMAS TIME THE FLIGHT OF TIME Beautifully Recorded Jj LADIES' GENT'S WATCHES j in 14 and 18 K Gold. j Platinum with Diamond Settings j I All shapzs Latest Drsißns j Time is Money a TIME correctly recorded by Watchea I from I rankcls. S MONEY
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  • 327 2 Points of Simile with Western Thought. In a very interesting, lucid and admirably written oook, which takes the story oi Indian thought up to tht> full development of Buddist philosophy in the fifth and sixth centuries A.D., ProfiMOT Radhakrisnan has given us an interpretation of the philosophy of
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  • 465 2 In their report, dated London, October 24, Messrs. William Jacks and Co. state Durinjf recent months considerably orders lor pigiron appear to have been taken without same being covered, and the recent relief schemes published in the press have brought sellers to cover with a rush. There has
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  • 124 2 M. Bclot, in an interesting communication to the French Academy of Science on the cause of earthquakes and tidal waves, says that the movement of an unstable sea bottom at great depth, as for instance the sea bottom of the Pacific Ocean, and a. coast line which falls
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  • 25 2 All the street-signs written in Japanese throughout the town of TsiiigUu have been Uken down. The residents most now learn the street names in Chinese.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 547 2 dorit SCOUR teeth warns Modem science I YOU WOULDN'T th'-^Pno'keys You would call il madness to use a grit cleanser on your ivory piano I keys. You know what it would do to them you know how readily they give up their dirt to gentle -washing treatment. Ivory and teeth
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    • 377 2 Shave With Cuticura Soap The healthy up-to-date Cuticura way. Dip brush in hot water and rub on Cuticura Soap. Then make lather on face and rub in for a moment with fingers. Melee a second lathering and shave. Anoint any irritation with Cuticura Ointment, then wash all off with Cuticura
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    • 382 2 vV Mti. A*. Myi M? attif littl* 2, i. picture oi health .nd gj W kippiltn I e»nnoe ipeaii 7 M t«o hith It el Cllio. V^. A Doctor says 3j "My baby has been fed on Glaxo since ho was a i£ Mm month old, and has thrived splendidly
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  • 536 3 Huge Profit Realised by The Bananas Hit. Every dance season has its flood of new dance music, says a writer in the Statesman. The music to a large extent decides the extent or otherwise of the dance season. If the average music of the season be poor,
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  • 505 3 Survey Party Assembling Seaplanes. There are scenes of activity at Monkey Point cm the banks which overlook the entrance to Pazundaung Creek and th«Pegu River where the Irrawaddy Delta Survey Party of the Survey of India have erected their hangar and are fast converting D. H. 9
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  • 23 3 Orders for week ending November 25 Saturday, 24th. Athletic Sports Preliminary H«»t«. Raffles School, 2 p.m.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 736 3 BATU CAVES PORTLAND CEMENT WORKS The Trustee* of the Late Dr. I.oke Tew, C.M.G., invite offers for the Purchase, or would consider the Leasing, of the Batu Caves Portland Cement Works, the latter subject to the approval of the Selangor Government, nituate at Batu Caves, Selangor, Federated Malay States. The
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    • 677 3 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of November 30, 1923, for the following work NEW GENERAL POST OFFICE, SINGAPORE. Every person applying for a form of Tender will be required to deposit the sum of one hundred dollars with the Colonial Treasury
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    • 494 3 WAS RUN-DOWN, WEAK AND NERVOUS. If You Are The Same Mrs. Crane's Case Will Interest Yon. In America Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People arc just as well-known and popular as they are in this country- In fact >ou could hardly find a civilized country in the world where
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    • 242 3 WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT OUR EARGE SELECTION OF Ladies 9 and Gent 9 s Gold and Silver Cigarette Cases Ladies 9 Vanity Cases Onyx Jewellery Brazilian Jade and Crystal Beaded Necklaces Crystal Cut Glassware Watches, etc. ALE GOODS AT RIGHT PRICES. WEILL MONTOR E, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. riyonii »:t:tTffft
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    • 790 4 r_ STEAMER SftlllHSS P. L 0. British India Apcar Line ■SM TComprnles laeorporated la laglaad) 3TJ3 HAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. l-iy Cider Contract with His Majesty's Government. X LONDON-FAB KASTERN BERVICB OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAP.M FOB MARSEILLES. LONDON
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    • 718 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (laeorporated in Englaad) jjfll The Blue Fnnnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND KEW YORK. Taking cargo on
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    • 770 4 STEAMER SAILINGS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (BOYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVU) (Incorporated in Holland). UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Noa. Passage Dept. 131, Freight Dept, 1202, Marine Dept. and Tranahlpmeat Dept. 1437, Manager's Dept. 1003. VAN DlEMEN— November 22, Letong, Tarenpa, Midai and Genting. SING KARA— November
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    • 446 5 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. LONDON LPf Kamo Maru Nov. 29 Katori Maru Dee. 11 Atsuta M»ru Dee. 25 LIVERPOOL LINE Dakar Maru second half Dec. HAMBURG LINE ToyohaKhi Mnru second half Pec. NEW YORK LINK via SUEZ Sailing date nil. SOUTH AMERICAN LINE Kawachi Han end Dec. BOMBAY LINK
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    • 455 5 STEAMER SAILINGS O.S.K. Proposed Sailings from Singapore, (subject to change without previous notice). EUROPEAN LINE For London, Hamburg, Rotterdam. Antwerp, via Colombo, Suez and Port Said. Arr. Dep. AMI R MARU Dec. 16 Dec. 18 falls at Aden, P. Sudan. NEW YORK LINK For Saa Franciscu, Panama, New York, via
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    • 463 5 STEAMER SAtLIKES STOOMYAART MAATSOTAPPf "NEBERLANB" CNederland" Bteasa Navigatlea Company). HOLLANB EAST ASIA UNE (or the United Netherlands Steam Navigation Company). HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE. Loading for s.s. BOEROE, November 27 ROTTERDAM and ADAM. s.s. RANGE AN, November 30 ROTTERDAM and ADAM s.s. OUDERKERK. December 3 HAMBURG and BREMEN s.s.
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    • 155 5 HUGO STINNES LINES (Incorporated in Germany) Regular Monthly Freight Passenger Service. OUTWARD BOUND Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. KMIL KIRDORF, 9,000 toas about Dec. 10 SCfIEKR, 12,2.">0 t -ns, about Jun. HOMEWARD BOUND Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hasabarg. ADOLF VON BAYER, »,000 tons ■bail Dec. 9 HINDENBURG, 12,250 tons about Jan. 7
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    • 683 5 STEAIIERJAILIH6S "ELLERMAN "UNE BI.LRKMAN BCCKNALL STIAMBHIP fe, Ltd. Incorporated in England) STEAMER Due Singapere PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. •m. CITY OF CANTERBURY Chia* and Japan Dec. 27 HOMEWARDS. t s.s. CITY OF KARACHI Marseilles London Dec. 10 •v. CITY ,Of I'AKIS Marseilles London Jan. 7 s.B. CITY OF CANTERBURY Marseilles London
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 491 6 CIHEiAS Tel 003 PALLADIUM THEATRE Orc^d Road To-Night at 9.15 and the following Nights FATTY ARBUCKLE ia his first 5 reel picture CRAZY TO MARRY AMERICAN GAZETTE PARAMOUNT MAGAZINE A Two Reel Comedy FIR3T HOUSE 7.20. A CUMBERLAND ROMANCE in 6 Reels. A Complete Change of Programme To-night at the
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    • 317 6 CINEMAS EMPIRE CINEMA In the Second Show at 9.30 MARY PICKFORD In her second picture from her own studio in 6 P .rts THE HOODLUM The picture of a thousand laughs. Unquestionably the greatest character study of Mary Pickford's career. Anil two new episodes of Pathc Serial RUTH OF THE
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    • 238 6 Play 27,000 Records with' ONE Everplay A PERMANENT NEEDLE Talented May, ML A Life Insurance for Your Valuable Records. Always ready to play and alwa>n plays perfectly on all Records. Puts an end to all needle annoyance*. THE NEEDLE WEARS— NOT THE RECORD Plays Loud or Soft. DISCARDED RECORDS CAN
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    • 18 6 »»>H>tt<I»IIIIH 1 4 GENUINE Marseilles Roofing Tiles UGULAJt STOCKS C ARHIED BY BROSSARD MOPIN (laeorporaUd la Cklaa) BLNGAPOHS.
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  • 84 7 FIXTURES. Thursday. November '..'!9 a.m.i 10.31 p.m. Li TzavMa, Vie. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. I'riday, N'ovti.ibcr 23 rligh Water, IM ».nt, 10.4 p.m. ■I aji 1 O. mail closes. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. Salurdny, .November 24 a.m., 11.30 p.m. I afcd n. mull >lu>-. Sundry, WofemllOl 2j lli:rti Water,
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  • 192 7 VKSSM.S AT THE DOCKS. Kaal Wharf Basin -Nil. [aire, Whan Bemiramis. Main Wrharl lar.i, Kelantan, Tjrrimai, Empire lloeh U»)o Main. Eigra, KlanA Keponjf, Kangaroo, Bcnarty. Weal Whart Kuala, Clan HatTi Jardim v, hart Mi lul.i Brani Cual Wharf— Nil. Kriipel Harbour. Main Wharf Princo, Eaterpriao, Mo— «la Mam,
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  • 239 7 To-iijy. HongkonK :'.nd Japan, takiiiß m :il for U.S.A. and Canada :t p.m Merstag I 11 1 Hatu fahat 1> no. Pontianak am PeaanSi I'nnjroon aad Calcutta p.m. Malacca and Muar 3 p.m. Bangkok PJ». Bataria !>•'•'. Malacca nnd Muiir 4 p.m. Pnlau Galang 4 p.m. I'ontianak
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  • 36 7 By Mantua Prime* Juliana Tabanan Karmula Cordillero Left 8'por* Oct. 11 Oct. 13 Oct. 17 Oct. 22 Oct. 26 Oct. Arrd. ..ndun Not. 5 Kov. Nov. 12 Nov. la N'ov. 19 .<ov. M
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  • 46 7 Major N ithan, who has just retired as head of tin' Kailaa Minias Administration and who baa anrirad in Bhaaghai "n to Enrlaad, had a gnat paa4 ii Xnvi -mbfi- a, when ■•ithiT iit;s ever seen 'I ut thu Tientsin Kast Station to bid him uditu.
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  • 190 7 EXCHAM.K S^nKapoiu, Noviinbci- 22. On London, Bank 4 rn/l 2/1 7 3S Demand 2/4 to Pri' all- ni. credits t/^tt On N'( w York, DoMttl fiO% I'livatf Lin d s r>:; MM. On Pnnei i nk ssii On India, Dank T.T. l(i. r On HonnrkoiiK. Bank d/<!
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  • 62 7 ToM of maiki't Hirm. I.ati i Umdba eaUca quote i S)>i.t sin M. U. t%A Siqgapan SuixUni pile Crrpc, < Losing P^rice*. Iliiyi is Sellers. Spot bccci.ilvr •);iii.-Maich Ajni! .him; Spit Dcoi'mbtiJanuary -Mui'i'li April-June Singapore Slandqrd li,l,l...l SmoLei Skeot Closing I'rici'i. Bayer*. Scllrrs. r.o-Tt*
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES
    • 212 7 Imam Vul. IM. Ituyer*. Seller*. I Batang Padang 0.;17'A 0.42 '/i 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.30 US 1 1 Jciantuh n.aonom 1 1 Johan Tin 0.:!0 &33 il £1 (Cam. KamuntnK 46/8 4V/6 il £1 Kamuntins Tin 18/6 M/fl Killta AMO. Ord. 7.1!"> 7.F.0 .'> Linarai Tin l.so •■.in
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    • 140 7 Vul. I',!. ltuvor«. Sc!l«r«. B. Am. Tobacco 6.1.0 5.5.0 10 V) Ccattml Kngiatu lUIO 10.00 ;i) 10 CYn'nil Motors 3.00 Ml E. SimltiiiK f'o. V.'iO 7.7 "i i-:i<T. Tran;w.t\s 'J 1 2/0 Hi 10 i-i:i'ii- i; Xcavo :W.'2.'i :'.'J.OO :,■■> Hammer Co. 135.0U 14U.U.U 100 infl Kats Br"«. drf.
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    • 116 7 U. En*. 8 p.c. $1,234,°.00 par 5 p.c. p.m: i S'poie Klectric Tramways, 5 p.c. £35d,000 nom. S'[n to Municipal 5 p.c. $1,K75,000 par. S'pori- Municipal 4% p.c of 1107 $1,000,000 6 p.c. dis. '|S*port Municipal 4'/i p.c. of I9M $1,600,500 S p.c. dla. S'por*- Municipal 4Mi p.c. I
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    • 412 7 t'ra.cr ami Co. uud Lyal! and Evait's Quotations. Latent available Sterling Quotations arc printed on another page on Friday. E T«.(!;i>'s Price;.. f'niHir l.yull ■>. Cajah ($1) l.M 1.40 l.M 1.H0 AllenSw C|lj !-2". l.ao.xd. L.25 l.SQcd A. Mn.-mi r 13.00 1::.:.O l:;.oo IS.M A. Kon:ng ($u o.l.i
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 825 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., ace p»ge 16. FREEZO.MEXT VERT, Uaraaqclno, Prar. die irte, CVTMao Krtra Sat? Anisette Superfin, Creme de Cacao. Crfnu de I'limi lit, Mandarin Apertif, Apricct li.-.niciy, Peach lirandy. H. Bolter,, wwl liupt.iU-. FOR SALE. New Ha slit, >«: condition. .S20J. Apnly di, tiir;.;ts i'iini..-. MALAYAN CHRONICLE
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    • 72 7 ti s ti i k-m mil im ■.■!'.■> t ,i lg.tii.in -lii hk High Grade Rubber Goods FOR THE FACTORY AND MINK KitMcptpe, belting, Bhe«t«, Valves, packings, buffer*. rings, etc. FOR THE MOTORCAR Tyres, tubes, radiator-hose, matting, vulc. compound. vulc. canvas, solution, etc AND FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. i Manufactured
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    • 588 7 The AllM^jj^^oSritish rp\ OlOLilliCtl 11 m LIGHT CAR The AII-BritUh SUndard givM j iT\*.'n\ owner faithful service under S the worst climatk and territorial v conditions. Its reliability, >lurI dineas, power and KindwiM {M\~^ appearance have endeared it 1 M- to discerning motorists tba World over. aaP^'V V^^v WKARNE BROS.,
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  • 1001 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22. AMERICA AND RUBBER. How to be right when wrong would be a suitable title for the latest contribution of our gcod friend Mr. Fred. T. P. Waterhouse to the India Rubber World. We saw somewhere earlier in the year that he had joined the
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  • 63 8 By kind permission of Lieut. Col. S. de V. Julius, the Band of the 2nd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment will perform the following programme in the fotanie Gardens on Sunday commencing at 9.15 p.m. Overture, Le Nazzi di f igaro, Mozart Descriptive, The Smithy in i*he Wood, Michaelis Suite, Coppelia,
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  • 107 8 Twenty-five kilograms of high explosive have been stolen from the engineers' depot, at Tjunahi, Java, says a Bandotng cable of the sth instant. When it is said, states the Locomotief. that ten grams of this explosive could make a terrific outburst the importance of the theft must be recognized. Near
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  • 15 8 The London Joint Ci'.y and Midland Bank has .shortened its name to the Midland Bank.
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  • 15 8 Negotiations are in progress for a direct radio service between Japan ane! the Philippine Islands.
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  • 19 8 It has been decide-d that Ceylon will contribute Rs. 10,000 towards the British campaign for the cure of e-ancer.
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  • 24 8 Mr. E. S. Cole, of Messrs Walker Sons A Co., Colombo, has met with a moturcycle accident, at We'llatte and sustained a fractured leg.
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  • 25 8 A Journalists' Association of India with hi adquar an at Bombay was formed al a largely attended meeting of journalists, representative of the local press.
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  • 30 8 The Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Loik, of Malcca, has kindly consented to be one of the Patrons of the Chinese Associat on and was duly elected j.t the last meeting.
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  • 31 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 16.1 $1(K). The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 168 $100.
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  • 37 8 The rice crop in Pampanga, Philippine Islands, has been seriously affected '.his season by "rice borers" which breed among the water lilies. Seventy-five per cent, of the rice crop is stated to be lost from this cause.
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  • 41 8 John Mclvor, one of the twelve men who contributed varying amounts to the first shipment of wheat that left Manitoba in 1876, is still, at the age of 82, at work on the farm he hornesteaded at Greenwood, Manitoba in 1872.
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  • 38 8 The Hongkong Government have agreed to provide a fog 1 signal at Tathong Point eft" Waglan near the entrance to tha pr>rt of Hongkong and to name- it the Beckwith Bell, af'.er Commander Beckwith, R.N., the Harbcur Master.
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  • 44 8 The total value of gross imports into the P. M. S. during third quarter of li)? 3 >vas $23,021, 1i'5, an increase of $4.1 1 J4.f,»59 over the corresponding per:od of 1!:J2 The total value of gross exports was $49,067,564 an increase of $14,294,214.
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  • 57 8 According to the Javasche Courant the Hugo Stinnes Actien Geselischaft fur SeeschifTahrt and Überseihandel as from January 1, will hold important interests in the well-known firm of Behn Meyer and Co., of Batavia, which will then have its capital of 2,000,000 guilders doubled by the issue of some 2,000 fully
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  • 60 8 Aorai, an American dancer,' will s. ppear it Raffles Hotel on Saturday evening. Engaged in a world tour which started irom New York, Aorai has appeared in .nany places with much success. Manila pers speak of her dancing as superb and the best seen since Pavlova's visit. Her contributions will
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  • 69 8 A movement is on foot to commemorate the memory of St Alexander MacKenzie, iur trader and explorer, the discoverer of the mighty river that now .-ears his name and the first white m n o reach the Pacific ccean overland, by .lie establishment of a p rk in the Bella
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  • 80 8 The Bishop of Singapore will hold a confirmation service in St. Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday next, November £5, at 7.30 p.m. when 35 Chinese and nine Tamil Christians will be presented from St. Andrew's Church Mission. The candidates are requested to be at the Cathedral by 7 p.m. punctually. The
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  • 86 8 Orders by the Postmaster-General, Burma, on November 1, that all punkahs and electric fans are to be stopped as a mitter of economy, in the Rangoon Pest and Telegraph Offices, is causing gre>at annoyance an. l inconvenience to employees and the public. The Rangoon Postal Union hsve wired a protest
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  • 86 8 A correspondent writes to-day lt is satisfactory that the Traffic Department have placed a control constable at the turning from Stamford Road into St. Andrew's Read, but the spot is a difficult one and unless the constable thoroughly understands his job and can make his meaning clear the risk of
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  • 87 8 The most astonishing act that the Pantages Theatre in Vancouver has been able to boast of in yiars is that presented by a mysterious Egyptian gentleman, Hsdji Ali, who drinks a gallon of water, swallows live -'olil'ish. cats a wrist watch, drinks a pint of kerosene, cats three handkerchiefs and
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  • 97 8 Substantial progress has been made during the past few mou hs with the excavation and construction of the new King George's Docks at Kidderpore, Calcutta, and in practically all departments, the work is well ahead of scheduled time, says the Statesman. The four new riverside berths near the new docks
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  • 420 8 The Siamese Royal yacht Maha-Cha-kri is eominir to Singapore to convey H.R.H. the Prince of Songla Jo Bangkok. Mr. C. Kenneth Cox, Chairman of the Ce-ntial Perak Plante-rs' Association, leavts for home on v holiday early in December. Rev. T. R. Jones, of the Methodist Episcopal Miaaion,
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  • 55 8 In connection with St. Andrew's Fete, a Children's r'ancy Dress Parade (with prizes) w 11 be held at Goodwood Hall, on December 1, at 4.30 p.m. Tickets (price Si each) can be obtained from Mrs. Slopc-r, Abingdon, Dalvey Estate Mrs. Stringer, Faversham, Dalvey Estate or Mrs.
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  • 58 8 In accordance with a request from the Opium Commission of the League of Nations, tne S.S. and F.M.S. Government:) have decided to appoint a joint opium committee for Malaya. The Treasurer (Hen. Mr. A. M. i'ountney, C.M.G., C.8.X.), will be the chairman, but we underst-nd that
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  • 113 8 Our kcal Punch promise* its Xmas Number for December 15. The price will be $1 instead of the usual 50 cents but there will be 28 pages of a-ticles, vers« and black and white drawings and eight yagjs ot drawings in colour, tor these latter the
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  • 128 8 Three Macaos were charged bvfore the Second Magistrate yesterday morning with being in possession of dutiable liquor and also with being in BOMMadod of instruments and implements for distilling liquor. Mr. Cooney of the Revenue Department prosecuted and stated that the men were arrested at Fulau
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    • 163 8 IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT |^P| MODERATE PRICES. \F^} VISIT OUR p$ GRAND BAZAAR m NOW OPEN Special Selections of New Fancy Goods suitable for Presents "^/ft CRACKERS, CARDS, CALENDARS, Iff BOOKS, CONFECTIONERY, loin little 6 Co., Ltd. jm (Incorporated in England) fl^TTfu SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. J i l A
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    • 134 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. CONSTANCE TALMADGE in LESSONS IN LOVE in 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. WILL ROGERS in HONEST HUTCH in 7 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD. Proprietors. GRAND OPERA We have just received a large consignment of the
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    • 88 8 On Other Pages, Pa* London Markets Kepoit 2 Irrawnddy Delta Survey 2 Shipping and the Mails 7 Reuter Trleiframs 7 Young Producers Duncan sic.-.l<? Hardships 9 r. A. M. Moeti.iK, Kuala Lumpur 9 Locnl Rubber Auction Prices 9 in Paaajtjr for Extortioner V Estate Murcl<-r Inquest 9 Steamship Owners Sued
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  • 273 9 The Resumption of Military i Control. [Rxcteb'B Service.] London, November 21. Paris The British Government's instructions to Lord Cnm in regard to the proposed Allied notes to Germany reached the British Embassy this morning. The British Government asks that certain changes be made in ihe drafts approved by
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  • 46 9 [Reutcb'3 Service.] London, November 21. Having found it impossible to introduce any system of control which would cover the whole cotton trade, the joint committee at Manchester adjourned in order that the employers section might consult their associations regarding the possibility cf ssc'.iion-.l control.
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  • 112 9 Sanitary Board and Medical Authority. (From Our Own Correspondent.) KuaJa Lumpur, November 22. The Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board's resentment of the alleged insulting letter from the P.M.O. regarding tuberculosis was echoed here at the board meeting yesterday when there was a lengthy and heated discussion. It
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  • 238 9 Eye-Witness's Evidence At Coroner's Enquiry. An inqueit ras been held by the City Coroner (Mr. C. H. Nicol) into the death of a coolie on the Bukit Scmbawan? estate on November 5. A Chinese, whe has been arrested in connection with the affair was placed in the dock.
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  • 285 9 Brisk Exchange of Party Badinage. [Renter's Service.] London, November 21. Mr. Lloyd George received an ovation from a packed audience in Queen's Hall. Replying to Mr. Baldwin's speech on Monday, he said the Tory party when it was worried always took to tariffs as some people took to
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  • 327 9 Investigating Sources Of Supply. The Cruda Rubber Si rvey authorized by the last United States Congress and undiri.. km by the Department of Commerce is now under way in every region where preliminary investigations were criginaliy planned. Announcements have previously been made regarding: the departure of individurl
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  • 250 9 Maximum Penalty Follows Smart Arrest. The maximum sentence of six months' rigorous imptisonment was passed on a Chinese who was found guilty of attempted extortion in the Second Police Court yesterday. The complainant, a Hokicn trader of 246 Joo Chiat Road, stated that he discovered a letter in
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  • 1471 9 Hardships Under the Duncan Scale. 'ltn- aim of legalised restriction should be to lay the burden evenly on all. If some producers are allowed to harvest practically all they can whita others are not allowed to produce half they could, there must be something radically wrong in the
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  • 151 9 The C3oth auction of the Singapore Chamber cf Commerce Rubber Association was held on November 21, when there was catalogued 1,164,895 lbs. or 520.04 tons. Offered 810.612 lbs. or 301.88 tons. Sold 003,873 lbs. or 296.37 PRICES REALIZED. London Is. 2 1 id. New York 27' i
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  • 62 9 When the steamer Perak arrived at Singapore yesterday morning a Malay deck passenjrer was found dead with stab wounds on his body. A Malay who came on board with the deceased is suspected, but he could not be found, and it is believed that he managed
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  • 2193 9 The Naval Base and Chinese j Labour. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, November 21. A special general meeting cf the Planters' Association of Malaya was held this morning at the Scottish Masonic Lodge, Yenning Road. There was a large attendance. The Chairman, Mr. John Bruce, presided and
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  • Spurting News and Notes.
    • 348 10 Patttbtg Siki Outpointed. [Reuter'l Service] London, November 21. New VdiU In fifteen t uml< icmteat Ui -it Kid Norfolk, American .!•>. outpointed the Sene- k Siki, after a i lashing Although obviously not in thi indition Siki fought gamely >- Norfolk, howipenenfs Mtagc up a wi'.her- ii <!y had
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    • 57 10 Th Mathewa Sh eld. Betetar Range on Saturdaj a1 i.4"> pjfc Bua< ii Company and "A" the Drill Hall at 1.16 n.iii. and 1 Hw.- for SRK (v) will leave Keppel Harbottt Tram Terminus p.ni. difficulty in shooting off all team*.;; is particularly important that teal B the range
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    • 68 10 The 'Vil (Wing will represent the B.C.C. ta a mat n with the Garrison Staff on Friday, OK the S.C.C. ground at s5O p. 1,1. >!. S. Bonavi-nturJ, C. Graham !<i,>\\i!. C. E. Winter, P. Cave, P. N. Knight, T. H. Holycak, R. D. Hoblyn, A. 0. A. Ho
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    • 76 10 The following «i!l represent Singapore A. attain,'. Coat! Defence! on Saturday:— R. 1). Dykes, U Webster, J. V. West. C. C. Morrison, '>'. J. I*. Kobinson, A. L. \n Winter, C. C. W. Willson, H. Niblock, V. Bath, W. B. Hadley, G. L. IVct. K. L. Johnson, E. Q.
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    • 98 10 The following Royal EUagap re Yacht re announced 1 Saturda ladies' race for Mrs. Blake's Cup starting at 4.1"> p.m. The conditions :nd cowrae may be seen at the Club House. Sunday. Final race for Sir Thomas 1 lup. Start at 10 a.m. over the u-n.al Cub Course. Handicaps
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    • 89 10 Penan? Club Championship. i ''"ruin On Own Correspondent.) Pi'nanjr, November 22. E. .1. Bennett beat L I). Wood. 6— '•'>■ <:-■: it: the lit:al of the Penang Cricket Club championship. In the Y. M. C. A. tennis championship, yea terday, T;m Chong Gark beat Smith. L> 4, 9—7, thus
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  • 15 10 The I *1 Taiping tp-day hird chief of Perak, Dato Mentri Wan Mohamed, of Larut.
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  • 546 10 Trustee's Objection lo Judicial Order. The Singapore Court of Appeal yesicm'iiv heard an appeal by Samsudin Dimatara, who sought to set aside an order of the Chief Justice, in connection with the estate of the late Daing Passamiri I'mbook Dally tin Haji All. The order was to
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  • 168 10 French Vice-Consul's Evidence At Inquest. An inquest was held by the city Coroner (Mr. C. H. Nic.l) yesterday regarding the death of a Tamil who was knocked down and fatally injured in Orchard Road by a motor-car driver by K. Secy Montbeliard, the French ViceCcnsul. Evidence was given
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  • 194 10 The wedding of Mr. Sydney Upton, of the Public Works Dept, Batu Anam, and Miss Alexandra Anderson Scott, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith Scott, took place at the Presbyterian Church > c sterday afternoon. The bride, who was gtvaa away by her father, looked
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  • 90 10 A Shanghai, telegram of November 15, says: The explosion of one of the new 20,000 kilowatt turbines, which is be.ng put up at the riverside electric I ower station, resulted in the death of three foreign engineers in charge and four Chinese. One of the former
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 185 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I saw in your issue some time ag'; a list of Chinese subscribers towarcs the Japan relief fund in »id of Japanese and British sufferers. I am greatly surprised to find that Chinese sufferers are entirely forgotten and that
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    • 232 10 To the Editor cf the Straits Times. Sir,—As I neither sing, shout, dance nor bang the piano, I am in a particularly good position to complain of noise. I quite agree that there is frequently too much noise of a secular description. At the same time custom usually allows
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  • 348 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Why are you forever going for the local Government You seem to think that Government is even responsible for the nature of the varies lorongs in Gayhng and Serangoon Districts. Surely, you do not expect the higher Government or
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  • 105 10 Hello Singapore." Intending patrons of the above production are reminded that booking opens at 10 a.m. to-morrow at the Victoria Theatre. The performances will take place on December 3, 5 and 7, ut 9.1u p.m. with a matinee on December S, at 330 p.m. AH seats are $3, with the
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  • 69 10 The amount collected in Singapore for Poppy Day by sale of poppies and with the additi.n of a number of subscriptions, reached the hsndsonie total of $6,376.27 which w 11 go to Earl Haig's benevolent fund for ex-service men of all rank*, widows miil dependents. The above
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  • 61 10 Daylight Robbery In ro;.s Street." Another sensational robbery occurred this morning. A Chinese clerk, saiployed by Nanyan;^ Bros., the tobskea inn, •irocecdnif a! n^ Cross Street n :i ricksha when three men .suddenly capsized the vehicle, and snatched away from him a dispatch cse contaiimiK ovat :<2,000
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  • 452 10 Simple but Impressive Funeral Ceremony. Every community of Rangoon turned cut en November 8, by ihe thousand, to pay its last respects .o the late Lim Chin Tsong, U.S.K., leader ol Chinese community ciui the moat ponula resident of Rangoon 111 the la-l decade, says
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  • 299 10 Great Reception Accorded A Popular Work. Although the visit to Singapore of thr Italian Grand Opera Company is drawing to a close another ovation was accorded the performers last evening when they made their ninth appearance at the Victoria Theatre. Aida, one of Vc-rci's most popular works,
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  • 122 10 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nicbi Shimbun.) Tokio, November 20. Owing: to the fact that there are 1,200,000 tons of goods undelivered on the railways, a premium of 100 Yen for a goods-waggon it is stated is beinjr offered. According to the investigation made by Dr. T.
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  • LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    • 326 10 SinvaiHM-e, Kovenfter -2. Rubber.—London Is. 2%d, Local .">0 Tin.—London Local ***** (280 >ki). I nbya \:si', to 1J7%. IrfsfiU* l.i>-' to i.(»7'-.-. Bokit Jelotoagsl 56 to 1)5 cenu. Bukit K. Bs 37'^ to U'j cents. Buka Katiis 07V1 to 72H cents. M '-li; to cents.
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    • 94 10 Singapore, November 22. Tin.—££ 2-:— up 455. Ka'jbor.—ls. I%d. —up Md. Rubbers.—Craifc.eleas 57 1 '2-60, Bassetts 1.C2-1.06, Malaka Pindas 1.43-1.40, Kuala Si(!ims 'J-^lO, Ment-.kabs 21'8-23'/j, Ulu Eenuts 22:-21. Mining.—Kamuntinga 88s. 3d.-89s. Kampong Kamuntingi 445. 6d.-455. 6d., (8-30, Souths 1)6'..-US',;, ex., Murais :',A2V--A.o2I-, Norths 1.05-1.07%, Hydraulics 13-13.60,
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    • 451 10 MeisiS Mncphail end Co., Ltd.'s weekly report, dated November 21, states The shale market has been rather quiet ;!iiii!iir the week and with the price oi rubber unchanged and that of tin very little higher there are few alterations to be noted. Theic have been
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    • 373 10 Fraser and Oo.'s weekly report, ftatcd November 21, states Business during tho past week has adily Improving. Tin has been Btarkel the price of the metal J having advanced to i'22\ lie. and .i i>- Mdcrablc turnover ha:- taken place n most of the local
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  • 350 10 Sequel To Mov Harbour Collision. A collision between the Sri Muar and a tongkung in M'uar harbour was tii subject of an Admiralty suit which was commenced in the Supreme Court this morning before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw). Capt. Follett sal wHII his Lordship as
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  • 222 10 The Jchore Court of Appeal, consist!:-. of the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), and Mr. Justice McCabe Reay, heard ;i i appeal from the judgment of Mr. Justi. Brown relating to a piece of land acquired by the Johcre Government for military purposes and claimed by one
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  • 61 10 Received by the Bank of Taiwan (corrected) Ag. Thief Inspector Caldwell, Ag. Court Inspector Meredith, A if. Chief Detective Inspector Kenny. Inspector A. Sheedy, Inspector R. O'Neill. Inspector R. J. Stewart, Armourer A. W. Leakey. Inspector A. W. Matthews. Inspector C. K. Sullivan, Prob. Inspector .1. Lyoi
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  • 74 10 The Hoodlum, declared by i be the greatest character success in Mary I'i.kfi rd'l screen history, will be seen I t the Empire Cinema from to-night. It i:; the secend production from Miss I'ickforil's own studios. Two new episode* of the Pathi'serial Ruth of the Rockies are the added attraction.
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  • 2424 11 The Papyrus-Zev Race. Isy Our Special Correspondent < London, October 23. i The result of Papyrus's race was in J Keofmtnec with what nil authorities in this country expected at the time the I MBte>t was mooted. During the last day J or two before the event the
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 93 11 "His /jil^V Master's l -&£mfeQ "VaTVlar^ **•>*' !^rt» Master* V«oj^ NEW NOVEMBER RECORDS HAVE ARRIVED ALSO Yes We Have No Bananas PLACE YOUR ORDER EARLY. Call or write for Latest Lists. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd., RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. Ih*-*-*+-» eeeeeeeeeee 5 MIIHTH E t'( h.v nW fp^'^'fH^^ll^ Vi Sole Agents
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    • 359 11 fseji lIIIIIMO »>> I>M HM»t»»MM»»«» »lt| Rorries Hotel Tel. 2»20. Saturday, November 24 SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF AORAI M World's Premier Versatile Dancer from New York now touring the world. Performance in the Ballroom during the evening. RAFFLES ORCHESTRA. EDGAR HULLAND. Director. $co View Hotel Tel. 110. WEEK-END BY THE SEA.
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  • 64 12 Extract from an American journal Cyrus K. Quigloy passed through Cedar Kails, Minnesota, on the morning of the twenty-fourth instant, on an extended niotorinjr tour, in this town he stopped to examine his petrol-tank to find out if it was empty. As it was dark he use:!
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  • 666 12 The following passengers are proceeding to Kurope by the P. and 0. steamer Malwa snilinK at 10 a.m. to-morrow Mr. and Mrs. C 1.. Watson, J. H. Brown, J. Knudtzon, Miss Champion, H. Morser, G. C. Ross, O. R. Cooler. Mr. and Mrs. Buckwcll and children, .Mrs. F.
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  • 17 12 Carabas are "dyinjr by hundreds" from anthrax in Pampanga, Philippine Islands, according to the Director of Agriculture.
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    • 398 12 Underwood Typewriters ImproTfd Portable Model. I No. 8-14 inch Model. No. 5-10(/2 inch Model. QUOTATIONS FOR ALL SIZES (LOWER THAN NEW YORK AND LONDON PRICES) CAN BE OBTAINED FROM: f\ A g"\» O V A t KUALA LUMPUR. Paterson, Simons Company, Limited. Sub-Agents SIME, DARBY CO.. LTD., Ipoh, Malacca. Seremban
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    • 955 13 The CORD with the RECORD IS TUB Continental Fit a CONTINENTAL CORD the next time you are ret.vreinß. and yon wiil be a step nearer freedom from tyre trouble. They can be obtained in all sizes with tubes to match from reputable dealers. sou Acorn for halaya SIME DARBY CO.,
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    • 886 13 SALES BY AUCTIOM CHEONG KOON SENG 6 GO, IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable town »nd country properti?s. At Messrs. Cheonir Koon Seng room, No. 30, Chulia Stnol. on Wednesday, November 28. at 2..10 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable land and the brick and tile roofed 3-storeyed sliophoipi? bunines* premises known as
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    • 82 13 BRAND i fipmpnf Cfilflfilit Uullluiil WsrWk UUIIIOIIIb Sole Importer. 1 Pfe TlW^ 1- fe AllfPlV liorneo Sumatra VfeU* )Mm^^\^^ tTUIViy Trading Co., Ltd. V|^\% U^lW\^ i Y/^l "ak^ks place. (Incorporated in Holland) V. o [jtr ZlmJ'- Wfc 'Phone 172. j&jfok .DRAGON A ""fir =r=r== Be Supplied u> the S'porfc Municipality,
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    • 1946 14 ■■jet* rffPHTf™*! 1 iiuiii I an ii iiuiiiinniiinuanmiimmiiuiinuiiniinnnnßm I Assets over r >,000,000 S.C Aararane. la force crcr |17,t«t,Mw. I The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Incorporated la ftralti S»ttl«mtats.) HEAD OFFICE! WlMftMter IttM, Singapore fcONDON OFFICI I IS, OU fswry. 1.0. Tbs Compaay aas 420,000 dsposltsd with tfcs
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    • 461 14 TANGYE HEAVY OIL ENGINES COLD STARTING TYPE With Variable Admission Governing. A I .aW a^HF V« Ml **L!fw myk^M^&i For General Purposes or Electric Lighting. Work equally well on low-grade fuel oils, residual oils, tar or similar oils, with maximum efficiency and low-running costs. Very low fuel consumption. Guaranteed not
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  • 690 15 Sinister Traps for Young Officers. Tracing the history of Major Esterhazy, the betrayer of Dreyfus, who was the victim cf a remarkable and memorable trial, the Sunday Illustrated publishes an interesting account of the webs," established in London befor? the war for the acquiring of British
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  • 159 15 Husbands Who Make Home A Romance. The idealist husband, says a Daily Mail writer, has, above all things, imagination, the essential of discernment and sympathy. The idealist husband is tenderminUed. His chief defeat is his deficient interest in everyday life. He will forget to post his wife's
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  • 132 15 The six Parsis who are on a worldtour on bicycles are all members of the 11th Battalion, 2nd Bombay Pioneers. They are Messrs. J. B. Bapasola, K. D. Pochkhanawalla, N. B. Kapadia, R. JBhamgara, G. M. Hathiram and A. B. Hakim. They left Bombay on
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 254 15 ESSEX Built by HUDSON Touring Model $2,550 (Wire Wheels $100 extra). Know its Hidden Values They Keep ESSEX Young In Essex particular attention is bestowed on hidden values. They make the real difference in cars. HUDSON The finest tearing* are used throughout w w where commonly only "bushinirs" .are q.
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    • 621 15 STRAITS MOTOR GARAGE SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. SEVEN SEATER CHANDLER 1924 MODEL Arrived per s.s. COLORADO Critical Americans describe this car as the "Marvellous Motor" and are enthusiastic not only because the engine is absolutely without noise or vibration but for the superb bodywork. People are uski.ng How can Chandler
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    • 93 15 Another Shipment Just Arrived THE POPULAR Touring Car $1,650. THE NEW BIG Red Bird $2,050 THE FAMOUS Touring Car $3,250. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Full Particulars on Request. CYCLE CARRIAGE CO., LTD. SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH AND PENANG. I«M>I>IM»>tmUIHMMtimMHIIHIUtII>HHM»MtHI Lmru Tt Speak TamU LnUUfctßtly I GBT A COPY OF HENDERSON'S TAMIL MADE
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    • 563 16 6UAN KIAT CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) Shlpchandlers and General Contractors, M, rillLLM' STREET. Stocks cf all kinds in the Shipchandlery business always on hand. New Sliip:nents juat received of Steel Wire Hrushes. Self colour, double pointed Pick*. Axe IlatchetH, .Morgan's Plumbago, Patent Drier*, Elephant Brand Scythe Stones, Emery Powder,
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    • 335 16 LADIES OF MALACCA! The representative of the PARISIAN lIOISE, PARIS-SINGAPORE, is now at the Rest House Room 1 With fresh goods fro-n Paris. All kinds of hath, shoes, dresses, corsets wool, satin, marabout and ostrich feather coats. Organdi $1.10 per yd. Hair nets 1"> cts. Eau de Cologne. Latest long
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    • 920 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID ekarges for Want*, For Bale, To Let, etc, la ordlauy eloee set type (average six words to line) are p«r llae one insertion 28 eeats, two las. 46 ct*., three in*. 64 ctr., four in*. 88 ets.. We Ins. 11.00, nix vu*. fl.lB, tea las. 11.40,
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    • 802 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 7«, Middle Bead. Appb Meyer Brothers. TO LET, compound house No. 6. Sophin Road. Apply Ed. M. Nathan, Kb, De Souza Street. TO LET, 3-e, Scott's Knad. Entry Novetn ber 1, 1923. Apply U. A. Namaxie 19, Ma lacca Street. fO LET, new compound
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    • 453 16 OCULAR HEADACHES. r?'ghty per cant, of h«ad»oa-j are Oerlsr Headaches eau- 'd through ioqj defact of viaion. If your headache is *o caused you will n^ver be relieved until you wear scientiftcally-Qtted glaasea to correct the defect. Let me teat your light aad make certain. You will not be advised
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    • 517 16 Order at once Post free $7.30 CONTRACEPTION (Hlrth Control) ITS THEORY. HISTORY AM) PRACTICE A Manual for The Medicui and Legal IVoTossions '5> MARIE CARMICHAEL STOPES, n.5... pit, i). This Cook is the First Manual on the Subject and is packed with both Helpful and Interesting Matter, and much that
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