The Straits Times, 8 January 1925

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,757. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1925, PRICE 10 CENTS
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      280 1 jl Ol TEN ••WHIPPED" i 1 NKVKU BKATEN SOMETHING DIFFERENT DOZENS OF BRANDS OF GIGARETTF.S ARE BEING SOLD IN THIS COUNTRY. IN BLEND THEY DIFFER SLIGHTLY. IN CAVAKDERS' ARMY CLUB "SANDHURST" CIOARETTES Smokers have something different, something better, something for which they have unconsciously waited. CAVANDERS' ARMY CLUB SANDHURST are
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      203 1 Fishing Tackle l FISHING RODS. No. 6030. General Rod, 5 ioir.t. mottled Cane botteri rod, 1 top, 12 feet Price $10.50 N0.. 2975. General Rod, 6 joint (fly, bottom and sniur.'.nr:*, 4 top.i, 12 fei-t Prj<-e 827.50 No. 6065. Fly Rod, 3 joint, spvial rtata, wired wMppings, 1 top, 9Vi
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      146 1 LACTOCEN I FOR I YOUR BABY "KNICKERBOCKER" SHOWER BATH BRUSH Fits any Pipe. Price from $450. Sole Agents FRANKEL BROTHERS, SIX.'JVI'OKE K. LUMI'UR. UNITEDIPHARMACY, SINGAPORE. THE illustration shows s three 135 B.H.P. N*tior.al Vertical GAS ENGINES direct coupled to gas compressors. This view is typical of the many National engine
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    FRENCH NAVAL POWER.
    451 2 Great Increase neinjr Made in Sea Strength. The rebirth of France as a first-class Naval Power will soon be an accomplished fact, writes the Naval correspondent of the Daily News. i Greater activity now prevails in the dockyards and arsenals ot' the Republic than at any time
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    THE CHEWING-GUM KING.
    331 2 C onquests of the Past and in The Future. 'I ho recent publication of income taxreturns at Washington, which has caused such infinite distress in plutocratic quarters, reveals the fact that one of America's greatest fortunes belongs to the man who harnessed the jaw-power of la nation.
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    Tiger Hunting in Malaya.
    249 2 The following is from the Brisba-v-Courier of December 1G I know tiger hunting is a dangerous business, but then there is an element of danger m everything. I nc.vr shoot unless I can kill. because it' you wound a tlier it is you :ind he for
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      534 2 Ycur surest means of soothing and purifying itchy, W^ sore or poisoned skin, and swiftly healing injuries lies m m the use of Zam-Buk. Its far-reaching curative power is due to its unique herbal composition and entire freedom from animal fats. This rare antiseptic balm kills and expels all disease
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      300 2 Cuticura Talcum Is Refreshing To The Skin Daily use of Cuticura Talcum overcomes heavy perspiration and soothes and refreshes the skin. It imparts a delicate fragrance, leaving the skin sweet and wholesome. lop Matauat, Talcra MM throughout th. world. British Drpo.: I Hrwbtrv Soa». LU.. ST. Otort^toii. •<) Umim. ECL
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      139 2 COMPLETE VIOLIN OUTFITS $20, $28 and $35. Monthly payment syst r,: car. he arranged. Send for the latest illustrated catalogue <>* iral instruments. Season Co., Ltd. 11l and 111, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. SINGAPORE. Chinese New Year OUR WATCHES of the BEST SWISS MARES m NICKEL, SILVER, GOLD, WHITE GOLD and
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    PARI TIN.
    544 3 Second Interim Dividend lieckire<T The second annual meeting of Pari Tin, Ltd., was held on December 10, at Portland House, Basinghall Street, E.C., Mr. V. Thomas (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Since our last meeting I have been to the F.M.S. and t.-.ve visited our
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    DETERMINATION OF SEX.
    466 3 Round to Come, Says Professor Huxley. Within the next 50 years, in the opinion of Profaaaor Julian Huxley, man may have solved the problem of the determination oi sex. If such a thing does become possible," he Mid, tha mw aright easily be chaos. All sorts of
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      196 3 STEWARTS and LLOYDS 0 /^3E GAS, WATER y STEAM fl Vv m *fl^ PIPES U \-uJk- HTTINGS s p4lp o^^Jl 1 large stocks L «p a AVAILABLE AT REDUCED r m, PRICES J t f g*t > FOR IMMEDIATE I DELIVERY Ul s (My Sole Agenta: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated
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      614 3 HUSBAND'S JNDIGESTION. WIFE'S ANAEMIA. Dr. William*' Pink Pills Again Prove Their Value As A r'amil} Itemed). The right way to build up a weak stoma-h is through the blood. An.u-niia is poverty cf blood and requires, tonic treatment. There is nothing remarkable, therefore, in the fact that Mr. and Mrs.
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      344 3 STEAMER SAUBMg NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD PASSENGER SERVICE Accommodation ava)labl» Cabin ami Intermediate Class to Genoa, North Continental Ports and LONDON .with transhipment at Genoa) cabin class only. BASIC FARES. Cabin C!*aa Intermediate Cl«a» £65 To Genoa £40 £72 To London or North Continental ports £42 Due Singapore s.s. DERFFI.INCKII Feb. Id
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      326 3 STEAMER SAIUMS NORDOEUTSGHER LLOYI AND HAMBURG-AMERIXA LINE (Companiei Incorporated m Germany) The undcrnoted are Companiei' intended n.«tii-e». OUTWARD Hongkong, Shanghai and tap. in RHEINLAND iH-A.L.; Jan. 18 r.FULDA (N.DX.) Jaa. SO MUNSTEKLAND (HA.L.) v^b. IB TRIER (N'.D.L.) Feb. £1 OLDENIiUIU; iH.A.1..) Mch. 11 P. Passenger Steamer. UOMEWAUD P.VOGTLAND (H.A.L.) Jan
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      746 4 STEAMER SABLIH6S P. 0. British India Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) HAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Older Contract with His Majesty's Government LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP. Tonnage Dae
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      740 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM. ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL, AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL, AND GLASGOW. BOSTON. NEW YORK, AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on
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      761 4 STEAMER SAILIN6S KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Noa. Passage Dept. 111, Freight Dept., 1252, Marine Dept. aad Traaaalameat Dept. 14J7, Manager's Dept. 10*2. JAXSSENS -January 8, Sampit, Bandjermasin, Stagen, Kota-Baroe, Balik-Papan, .Sama- rind'a. Donggala and
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      488 5 Elicrman 8c Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG s.s. TITY OF TOKIO due Jan. 28 s.s. CITY OF CHESTER due Feb. 26 s.s. CITY OF I'EKIN due
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      679 5 STEAMER SAILINGS HHe *Z ELLERMAN FUNNEL BUCKNALL LINE S. S. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) JOINT SERVICE to BOSTON and NEW YORK yia SUEZ or PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK Steamer Due Spore Ruate For t CITY OF CHESTER Jan. 15 Suez Phillipines and Hongkong. PERSEUS Jan. 22 Suez Phillipines and
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      658 5 STEAMER SAILINGS AMERICAN AND ORIENTAL Utt (Owners Messrs. ANDREW WKIR A CO.) For BOSTON and NEW YORK (VIA SUEZ) s.s. MINERIC duo silsl)s iI51) r Jan. 27, 1925 s.s. CEDARBANK <»< Feb. 25, 1925 BOUBTEAD CO, LTD. (Incorporated m the F.M.S.) Agents, SINGAPORE PENANG. -pel .5120 AMERICAN FAR EAST LINE
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      384 6 t.1,.v PALLADIUM THEATRE Still the Strongest Programme m town. TO-ISIGHT at 9.15 at 9.15 Latest Gazette Latest Gazette JACKIE COOGAN m Matinee T|€|/|/il7 Matinee Sat. I p.m. i/dUtiy Sat. 5 p.m. Another picture that will give yon Umwl lirices. A (JOOP LAUGH Usual prices. Ftr* Sfc» 7.: f THE RADIO^_KINC,
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      245 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE Special Attractions chanKe of Trogr.,me At 9.15 P .m. THE GREAT LONDON 1 A BETTY BALFOUR m MYSTERY 1U Serial CAIITRC IVIIWC EpUo< g 8 10 n OUUID^ ¥fin»3 BUSTER KEATON THE CALCUITA J3SF?~ 5 M»* Movie. No. 26. |3 WW fL/luli SWEET TKETTV (S IteeU)
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      186 6 WE HAVE SOLVED THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS of Hundreds of Satisfied Customers and WE CAN SOLVE YOURS. Bat* Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits SeU!.-m«nU.) EI.ECTIUCAL, UEFAKTMENT IS. BATTERY KOAD. SINGAPORB. WORTH DOUBLE NEW STOCKS NEW SHAPES $4.50 PARKER'S $4.50 $4.50 PIPES $4.50 SINGAPORE. Ask for and »c« that
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    119 7 FIXTURES. Thursday. January 8 HiRh Water. M a.m., 10.35 p.m. M. K. Church Conference. I'hil. Orchestra, Vic. Mem. Hall, 6.15. Hors d'Oruvre*. Vic. Theatre, 9.80 pjn. Friday, January 9 II ich Water, iP.11 a.m., 11.9 pjn. Mixed drill, Vic. Theatre, 0.30 p.m. Saturday. January It High Wnter,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    272 7 Thursday, Junuary 8. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. KEIM'EL HARBOUR. Main Whurf Scott llarlcy, Mm, Eclipse, OrtSi.s Oil Wharf Dnghcstan Coal Wharf .Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Taajonc I'ngar Sheen Wharf Nil Albert. Dock Citpia Victoria Dock Nil. Kcprel Harbour King's Dock Turbo No
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    138 7 To-day. Upper Burma, North and East India 8 p.m. Malacca 4 p.m. To-morrow. North and Esst Sumatra, Ceylon, Southern and Western India 9 a.m. I'riiri Uadjah, Tembilaiian and lu<lr:.eiri 11 a.m. China, Hainan), Japan, Korea, Formosa, East Siberia and Philippine Islands noon Hanka Island, Java, South West
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    37 7 r«m Fambora Karmala Prinsei Juliana r r-.tu Hatria i.rn Arm. Spore London Nov. 2« Dee. Nov. 28 Dec 2! Dec. i. Dec. 21 Dec. !> Dec. 2! Dec. lo Jan. I Dec. U Jan. I
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    74 7 The Marine Court of Enquiry on the wreck of the steamer Cijrale h.vs suspended the certificati's of the Captain and First Engineer for five years, the lattcr's on the ground that he abandoned his post. Tho Cijrule was a small Frfiun teamer, hur ci rjro infltvlinif 1,500 cases of motor
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    216 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, January 8. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4 6/82 Private- m. credits 2/4 1>/16 On New York.. Demand 55% Private DO d/s 57% On France, Bnnk 975 On India, Bank T. T. 155 On Honprkon;:, Bank d/d U p.c. prem. On Shanghai Bank
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMEROE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    57 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers Sellers Spot Sput Frh. -March Feb.-March April-June April-June Tone of Market .—Quiet. Latest London cables quote: Spot sbcu Is. 7V4d. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers Sellers 6G G(i'i 6.'>% ClP, 04 Ml DATLY PRICES
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      MINING.
      236 7 Issue Val. IM. Buyers Sellers 1 1 Bating Padang 0.01 0.67»i 1 1 Hit:;m Tin 1.95 2.05 cil. H rl Idris Hydraulics 2'J'- 29/9 1 1 Johan Tin 0.55 0.58 10/- 10/- KampoiiK 37/- OS'-xall. fl il Kapiuiitinjf Tin 58/- GO/10 10 Kinta Asso. C.30 6.C0 1 1 Kinta
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      GENERAL.
      136 7 £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.11.3 5.15.0 ed. 10 10 Central Engines 4.60 5.50 5 6 Central Motor* 0.75 1.25 fl £1 K. Smelt us Co*, ?.">0 9.00 xil. 5/- 5/- Elcc. Tramway 6/1 C'finora. 10 10 Fra?c-r Ncave 49^0 50.00 100 lOO Hammer Co. 167.50 170.00 100 100
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      DEBENTURES.
      111 7 Isetip Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers U. En?. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 10 p.c. pm Spore niectric Tramway, 5 p.c. 80 £350,000 Spore Municipal 5 p.c 1,878,000 par 10 px. pm Spore Municipal -iVi p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 par 5 px. pm Spore, Municipal 4Vi p.d. of *****1,000,000 pnr 5
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      377 7 Freser and Co. and Lyall and BraU's QaoUtloas. To-day's Price* Fraser Lyall ft ft Co. Evatt. a ($l) !.:;o IJUej. itfO IJfed. A'.o. Gajah ($1) i.u."> 1.20 l.ooiiOcd. 4. Hitam (?:>) 11.00 11.50 11.00-12.00 A. Kanfog (>l i 0J2>i9jB7H 0.35 040 Am. Malay (f8) i.'j-i 2.00 1.90 2.00
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      355 7 Victoria Theatre FOR ONE WEEK ONLY TONIGHT AT 9.30 THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES Announce Madeline Rossiter AND HER NEW LONDON OMPANY in an original and up-to-date Kevusiral entertainment that run* at top fipeed. Splendidly staged ARTISTICALLY PRESENTED TO-NIGHT HORS D'OEUVRES Friday, January 9. MIXED GRILL Saturday, January 10. POT POURRI One of
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      167 7 AUCTION SALE »V ORDER OP THE SI'PREME CWRT. SINGAPORE. Originating Summons No. 80 of 1921. In Ihe Matter of KHOO CHONG SENG, a I'er.t-ui alleged to be <>•' unsound mind and m iho Matter of the CIVIL I'KOCEDI'ICF (ODE, l»07. The undersigned has* been instructed to sell I. public aution'
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      110 7 AUCTION SALE cf r. new iron safes made m Austria m first tlass condition, teak household furniture including teak drawing room suite upholstered m leather, one black and white spot fox terrier (dog) one 3'j-ton Dennis lorry m good running order, etc. Now on view. At our saleroom. No. 30,
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      916 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. WANTED SIIOIiTHAND-TYPtST, male. Apply K8, Straits Times. WANTED, «<vmI typUt with knowledge of Dutch. Applj Netherlands Trading Society. TO LET, furnished rooms with board, electric light, «ara;;f. 3, Lloyd Road. (.lp) WANTED, iu.iior clerk with arevjoui knowledge of
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      632 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. MISCELLANEOIS. CHAMPAGNE Moet and Chandom |48, Veuve Clicquot $49, Hcidsieck Dry Monopola $51, Muram Cordon Rouge $55, Duty paid. H. Bolter, Europe Hotel Building. CHIANTf (Claret) Brolio WessolT~Brand m st rawed bottles m case* of 'J4 half-litre bottles $1"> per case 12
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      69 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerhau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office). For the 21 hoars ending at Midnight on January 7. MM. dec ■a.l- n-'np.-ratuiv 84.6 F. Mm. -hu'i. t-.-imu-ralure 74 F. .Mean shade temperature 7* :i M:i\. un radiation U2 F. Min. Brass r»l1litlwi 71) F. Sea ti'inpcraturc 7D
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    The Straits Times THURSDAY, JANUARY 8. ANTI-RESTRICTIONISTS.
    1118 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, JANUARY 8. ANTI-RESTRICTIONISTS. We have at last something definite from the «nti-restrictionists. The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce, meeting at Penang, have passed 8 resolution unanimously m favour of petitioning the Secretary of State to take off restriction on the ground that it hasalready effected the
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    44 8 Members and their friends of the Clerical Union are reminded of the social Which will be held at the Club's rooms, 80 Waterloo Street, on Thursday, January 15, at 8 p.m. Those willing to contribute musical items are asked to send m theif names.
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    48 8 At a masonic installation at Kegri Sembilan Lodge, Seremban, on January i. when Mr. A. B. Cross was installed Master for the ensuing year, over a hundred masons from all districts were present, including Sir Malcolm Wat*on, D.G.M., Middle-Kast., Scottish Constitution. The installation was followed by a banquet.
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    70 8 The firm of Sir \V. G. Armstrong, Whitworth and Co., Ltd., of Klswick Works, Newcastle-on-Tyne, ha.s secured the contract from the Hongkong Government for the first section of the Shing Mun Valley water works scheme, involving the construction of tunnels through Golden Hill and Smuggler's Ridge, together with a conduit
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    13 8 Messrs. G. H. Kiat and Co. send v their coloured almanac for 1925.
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    14 8 A telephone exchange is now m operation at Pusing. A contiguous service is provided.
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    20 8 We have received calendars from the English Electric Co. of Ipoh, and from the Union Times Press (Chinese am English).
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    19 8 The Malaysian Union Seminary op?n; its English Department on Monday, registration taking place from 9 a.m. at the school.
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    21 8 The B. I. Chakrata which was proceeding to Jaffna with cargo ran Maori when nearinp that port. Shi \va: subsequently refloated.
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    21 8 Eighty-three Chinese were repatriated to China on December 1.3, from East Coast of Sumatra, at the expenst of the Dutch Government.
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    30 8 The rate of issue of Money Order foi India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 154 $100 The rate of payment of Money Order; from India and Ceylon is Rs. 159=5100
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    29 8 The master of the Alting, which arrived at Singapore from Batavia this morning reported that the Pau Reef light, an important light -m the Rhio Straits, was ou. yesterday.
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    49 8 The news of a provisional arrangement for at present it is nothing more whereby the Foundling Hospital shall quit its home and part with its estate m Bloomsbury for the sum of £1,500,000 foreshadows great changes, both for the charity and for that part of London says the Times.
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    55 8 This morning before Mr. P. A. F. DaviJ J. P. Miller, Sub-Postmaster, Kandany Kerbau, was charged by Court Inspectoi Nicol with criminal breach of trust ir respect of $400, the property of th< General Pest Office. The accused appliet for a week's postponement to engage counsel, and Mr. Nicol, not
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    69 8 The enquiry by Mr. F. G. Bourne coroner, into the circumstances attending Mm death of a Sikh woman named An Nami, who was beaten and stabbed U death on December 30, at C 7, Mohamet Sultan Road, and m connection will which Sawar Singh has been chargei with murder, came
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    73 8 A seamen's home will be built ii. Yokohama on the site, of the fomiei U. S. Naval Hospital. Through thi efforts of the Mayor and the Yokohama Reconstruction Association, an appropriation of Y. 150,000 has beer secured for the building. The site oi the former Naval Hospital was chosen as
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    99 8 Imperial writes to the Times of Ceylor on December 30 With regard to tht lopinion of the Ceylon merchant referred to m your London Commercial Letter, it it not rather selfish to remark I have ■not the slightest interest m any others Would it not be more loyal to think
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    88 8 On Friday the Straits Echo announcer that a well-known Towkay of Taipint was reported to have been done to death m circumstances similar to the outrage of which Towkay Foo Ban Seng, of Ipoh was the victim. Further details of tht tragedy are available the unfortunate victim being Mr. Ong
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    101 8 The annual Christmas Tree for th< Sunday School children of St. Mary. Church, Kuala Lumpur, was held at St Mary's Girls' School on Monday eveninswhen about 60 children were entertained The invitatiens included the parents oi the children, and friends. iThe grown uj guests were entertained to tea m an
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    139 8 The Singapore Harbour Board has just lost another old servant m the person oi Mr. Henry Chopard who died, after a brief illness, at the age of 49, on Monday last, and was buried the following morning. The late Mr. Chopnrd was a well known and familiar figure on the
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    133 8 The particularly cruel and quite valueless practice of dropping monkeys from aeroplanes still continues m Japan, says the Japan Chronicle. What it is. hoped to establish by this practice is net explained, but Japan ha- an unenviable record m this matter as the initiator of this stupi'l experiment. The latest
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    426 8 Mrs. Grant, wife of Mr. George Grant, of the Chartered Bank, Penang, and her child, are going Home by tlio Macedonia next week. The latest MWI of Mr. Ct'orgc Stothanl, manager of Malakoff estate, who went home ill by the Khiva, on Sundny, is distinctly encouraging, fays
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    Mails Expected.
    41 8 From Western Australia, by the Gascnyue, due at Singapore noon to-day. From China and Japan, by tho Rangoon Mnru. due at Singapore to-morrow. From Europe (London mails despatched December 18), by the Tara, due at Penang '5 a.m. to-morrow.
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    Rubber Price Averages.
    331 8 At the request of a correspondent we ■started during the llestriction quarter N'ovemoer 1 to January :il, giving the price aveiagcs for the quarter. Por i "enitnee it was done by the short cut ct taking the averages for the week, addin them to the lart published
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      182 8 1 ESTABLISHED OVER W^Mi^**^ 77 1 80 YEARS. THE FINEST STORE IN MALAYA. DEPARTMENTS. Wini-s and Spirits, Cigars. CigtrettN ar.d Tobaccos, Pipes, Clgnf and Cigarette Cases, l'ro*. isiens. Patent Medicines, Drag!, I'orfumery and Toile! Preparations, Books, Statior tv, Artists Materials. Fancy Leather Goods, Trunks and BfegSi Jewellery, Watches. Cladu aad
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      98 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at' 9 p.m. sharp. HERBERT RAWLINSON m THE CLEAN UP la 5 Reels. CONSTANCE TALMADGE m WOMAN'S PLACE m 6 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. FRED. THOMSON m THE EAGLE'S TALONS In 15 Episodes or 30 Reels. Episode 13 DODGING THE CONSPIRATORS
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      97 8 On Other Pages. Pact The French Navy Shipping and tin Mails 7 Finance anil Cwiril Singapore Meteorological Roport 7 Reutcr Telegrams 9 Second Taat BaM fur EnglanJ I Accii! r>t to a Chitf Baginow Swecpstiikf Dispute Ht Ipoh U Local Rubber Auction Figures 0 I'rince George's Visit !> Wireman's Fatal
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    Allied Finance.
    455 9 Mr. Churchill and M. Clementel Confer. [REI.TEH TELECRAM.] London, January 7. Paris A communique states that Mr. Churchill and M. Clementel have unofficially exchanged views on the whole question of intcr-Allied debts. No experts were pn"-;'!it After Mi. Thurchill and M. Clementel had had an interview, the finance
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    Opium Conference.
    83 9 [reuter telegram.] London, Januai-y 7. It is officially announced that t'.vj Marquis »f Salisbury has been appointed the spiviul delegate of Great Britain to thu Opium Conference at Geneva on January 12. Sir M. Delevingue, whose admirable work at the preceding: conference as the principal British delegate is
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    Egyptian Affairs.
    71 9 [RELTER TELECRAM.] London. Janv.ui y V. Cairo OMMMM if/ound hus been p ached and an agreement is in sight between the Government and the Residency on the question of the extension of the (Jozira irrigation scheme and the ■IHmnlwi— of the Nile water MWM Kv.v|it and the Sudan.
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    The Armaments Race.
    124 9 [reiter telegram.] London, January 7. New York Admitting that the armament race had developed into an air armament race, Mr. Weeks informed the House of Representatives committee ■which b investigating the aircraft industry, that although the Army BUI recommended a record sum of $16,000,000 it was insufficient
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    Indian Unrest.
    64 9 [reuter telegram.] London, January 7. Calcutta The Bengal Legislative Council has rejected the bill to give effect to the ordinance promulgated on October K. The bill was to provide for appeal to the High Court from a tribunal of tktM judges. It followed the promulgation of an ordinance
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    U. S. and Chile.
    56 9 [reiter telecram.] London, January 7. Santiago de Chile General Pershing, accompanied by a number of distinguished military and naval officers from the fnited States, has arrived and will be the grut.-t of the Government. Various receptions and festivities will be held in honour of the party,
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    Another Emden.
    40 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, January 7. Berlin The new German cruiser Emden. of 6,000 tons, 29 knots, and carrying eight 15-centimetre guns, has been launched at Wimelmshaven and named m memory of the famous cruiser sunk by H.M.A.S. Sydney.
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    The S.S. Glensanda.
    32 9 [REITER TELEGRAM.] London, January T« The steamer Glensanda has arrived at Ilamourg. fThe Glcnsanda was bound from Shanghai and encountered heavy weather off Beachy Head on New Year's Day.]
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    U. S. and Mexico.
    35 9 [REUTTR TELt-CRAM.] London. January 7. Wa.-hington President Coolidge has designated throe special commissioners to arrange with the Mexican commission for an equitable use of the Rio Grande v.-aters below Fort Quitman."
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    Suez Canal Dues.
    24 9 [BELTER TELEGRAM.] London, January It is announced that Suez Canal transit ones will be reduced by 25 centimes from April 1.
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    Alleged Assault.
    224 9 Karly m the morning of December 26 last two Europeans, Messrs. G. S. Barrass and G. J. Geoghegan hired a car driven by a Sikh, who stopped the car m Coleman Street and demanded $3 for some petrol. On the Europeans refusing to pay this amount the driver,
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    Cologne Occupation.
    136 9 German Protest Against The Decision. [rguter telegram.] London, January 7. Berlin The German note to the Allies protests against the decision not to evacuate Cologne., demands the earliest communication of detailed allied complaints, and says the Allies could claim the right to postpone evacuation only if Germany were
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    SWEEPSTAKE DISPUTE.
    122 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, January 8. Race-goers in Perak are greatly intrigued over an action in the Ipoh courts in which two local European residents are at loggerheads over a prize of $6,009 in the July sweep on the local races. The plaintiff, Mr. BidncII, who is
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    153 9 Offered 396 Tons Sold 295 Tons. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, held its 689th auction on January 7, 1925, when there was catalogued 983,559 lbs. or 439.09 tons offered 888,497 lbs. or 396.63 tons sold GC2.799 lbs. or 295.89 tons. Spot London Is. 6Vi4. New
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    Prince George's Visit.
    118 9 In connection with the forthcoming visit of Prince George, the Kind's youngest surviving son, to the Far Kust, Sir Claud Severn informed the Hongkong Telegraph that it was not known whether or not his Royal Highness would bi visiting Hongkong. Sir Claud added, however, that m due
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    Numerous Floods in England.
    110 9 After a brief respite the gale which swept over the British Isles on December 27 returned on December 29 with a velocity of 50 miles an hour and caused great damage and increased flooding. Hundreds of telephone wires were blown down and under-ground cables waterlogged. The
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    Presentation of Pierrot Pie.
    103 9 Yet another delighted audience were kept m constant laughter throughout the performance last night at the Victoria Theatre of Pierrot Pie by Madeline Roshiter and her versatile company. As m the case of the previous performances by the company every item evoked applause.. A triangular tragedy
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    Italian Situation.
    83 9 [REUTER TELEG3AM.] London, January 7. Rome The strong hand exercised by the Government during the past few day.-. to maintain order and respect for constituted authority is revealed in a report by the Minister of the Interior showing that nearly 100 clubs were closed, 25 organisations dissolved, 120
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    WIREMAN'S FATAL FALL.
    119 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.* Penanp, January 7. A Tamil wireman whilst impairing electric wires on a post at the Mugazind Police Station, although warned as to a short circuit, got a severe shock causing him to vomit blood and to fall off his perch to a wire
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    CHINESE MAINTENANCE CASE
    63 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 7. Mr. Ycap Lean Seng, son of Mr. Yeap Cho F.ee, has been summoned by his wife, Mis. Tan Phaik Tin, for maintenance. The wife claims $3.".C a month. The hysband wishes her r .o live 11 the family house which
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    THE LATE MR. COWDY.
    59 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, January 8. i At a meeting last niirht Perak Irishmen resolved to defer their patriarch's annual dance this year as a mark of respect to the late Mr. Cowdy. They »!m cteoJved to call for subscriptions from {Irishmen in Malaya to
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    A.P.C. STEAMER STRANDED.
    41 9 ;r'rom Our Own Correspondent). Penan?, January 7. The Asic'.ij Petroleum Company's oil tank' r Abella, after leaving Telok Anson on Sunday, "broke her tail shaft with the icsult that the propeller sank and the steamer now lies stranded.
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    227 9 (By Courtcy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, January 6. It is announced that H.H. Prince Takehiko V.i n;i.=l:ina and Princess Noriko I Nashinomoto, after their wedding in j April, will start for a tour to Europe for about fifteen months. Cotton yarn 2C's was quoted at
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    Sir Hari Singh.
    144 9 A Oslcutta wire of December SI says From Londen to the Vale of Kashmir is a far cry, but it seems that the details of the Robinson case are now an absorbing topic of dbroHtai m Siinagar. The proceedings m the Court of Lord Darling have stirred
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    Floods in Singapore.
    441 9 Torrential Rain and a Rising Tide. The coincidence of torrential rains and a rising tide led to extensive floods in Singapore this morning, and remarkabl" scenes were witnessed in the low-lying parts of the town. The records at the meteorological station at Kandang Kerbau hospital show that
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    BOXERS IN TROUBLE.
    177 9 Fined and Recommended For Deportation. Seven Filipinos, described as boxers, named Manuel, Balila. Pio, Ramon, Alberto, Reccrde and Vilbanon respectively were arre»ted at the Boxing S'edium, Mackenzie Road, yesterday, and charged before Mr. Clarke to-day for failing to report themselves an aliens and also for entering the
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    HARBOUR ACCIDENT.
    79 9 Chief Engineer Falls Into Hold. An unfortunate accident occurred on the steamer Hong Peng on Sunday morning, the chief engineer, Mr. W. W. Stewart, falling eighteen feet into the hold and sustaining serious injuries to the face. The Hong Penjr was lying in the roads at the time,
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    Sleepy Sickness Peril.
    113 9 The gravity m Britain of sleepy sickness was emphasised by Dr. A. F. Tredgold m a lecture to the People's League of Health. In London, he sail. 300 children of school age had been seriously affected mentally as an outcome of the malady. A third of the
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    29 9 Mr. and Mrs. A. Mac-Nab, of the AngloCUmm School, Ipoh, with Miss Treager of the Gills Behoof have arrived m Singapore as delegates from Peink to the McthodM Conference.
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    Second Test Match.
    603 9 Critical Stage in Melbourne Contest. [Reuter TeloRram.] London, January 7. Melbourne The tost match was continued to-day, when EnjrTand, whose overnight score was 54 for one wicket, resumed their second inninjfi. The score at the close of piay stood at 2.">9 for dx, Sutcliffe beinp still undefeated
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    Sarie Borneo's Successor.
    45 9 The successor to the Sarie Borneo, which sank with great loss of In Bandjermassin some months n arrived at Singapore. This is the Mr.: l.i, a vesstl of (ICi! tons which 1> shattered from Honfrkonjr, by the Strait -i Borneo Trading Company.
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      CRICKET.
      58 10 English Tourists Playing At Ladysmith. (Rcuter Telegram.) London, January 7. ,l! matet hetwuen Mr. ithorn Distiicts v.;ni played here In sultry weather. M;-. J V 'JiiJt, Riddell taking five wickets for runs. The Northern Ii tllda replied with meson capturing levea wicket* Polli wing on. the local si<le ntado
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      HOME FOOTBALL.
      58 10 Telegram.] I.ondi.!), J:;::u»iry 7. The roMilt of tho Sc(..i:sh fnagun lum I miltoii aad Mi thi rwell was a draw of one-all. Ir friendly locccr match on Dec.mber M the at Hi. ll by 4 i l. In a "friendly match on December '-M I cud.- United beat
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      CHAMPION RUNNER.
      54 10 i in.] January 7. New York Or an indoor hoarded floor i:t an Athletic competition, Paavo Nurnii, i ion, won th^: m -J mm. n» 3 •"> aeea. Joy Bay, :-,:i Amc: -Icn-i, second and wa.> beaten I 1 V. Nurmi also won :hv 6,800 metres race vs.
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      Hockey.
      33 10 ill represent Ih u.G.A. (E) to-i;. W. Uullan, «J. C. i Mi Harriaon, B. E. AMitt i\ Knight, P. S. Cave, D. H biyn, A. E. K. Moatey, 0. n. E. I
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      The Swimming Cub.
      29 10 Ide at 19J6S a.m. tm Sunday naoal monthly tiltin will b; held at ng Club, and yards handicap will take place two prii < ii 1'--it tee.
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      Home Rugby.
      30 10 AtBogby on December '2\i the Fe.tesbeal tiu United Service! by 11 )>.'iu'.- t" Leicester l.cat the Barbara toti to B; Coventry bc:it. ihe Pill Harrien by 43 points
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    THE RAILWAY STRIKE.
    123 10 A Brighter Outlook at Kuala Lumpur. y d change for the ation this morning, I. the ruthe men are •,i i:ul arrive among all vetum- they have not so mucli •<>.i unwilUngneM t,> lack of all i>a j be thr.t, as they have i i' dimenit to
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    Women Who Smoke.
    172 10 London c!ul> wom-.n generally nre up m arm- against Sir lan Hamilton, who, when opening a Britiafa Legjoa Club at West Bam, .".V-i that "m no women's chi'i is tlv comfort Dp to the mark, or fond, or tli; drink, or the attendance."! Their "atmosphere of cocktails,
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    DECEMBER TIN RETURNS.
    33 10 DEC EMBER TIN RETURNS. Kir.ta ..—Output 75 piculs, :>.-i>!:ik' 1 60,000, hours run 566, di^Klm; pth 3i" f to :>2 ft. v Kuala Luntyur, Tin No Liability. run .liii. yardajre 61.475, tin won
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    SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
    134 10 Macphail and Co., Ltd. Singapore, January 8. Rubber. London Is. 7ttd. Quiet. Local 65 Mi cents. Tip.— London £278 10b. iiubburs. Slightly improved. Mininpr. Kuchai Prefs. art- firmer with buyers at 98 cents and few shares offerins-. Batanjr Padangs arc firmer and are quoted at Gfi-67 cents.
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    Lyall and Evatt.
    184 10 Singapore, January 8. Tin.— £27B IDs.— up 25s.— local 225 tons at l :'.!>. Ruhber.— ls. 7'/,d.— up V4d.— local 65 Vj. Continued improvement is apparent m the rubber share market, and while businleai not on a largt scale, most issues can be placed at slightly over
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    Rose, Macphail and Co. (L. R. Macphail)
    149 10 Singapore, January 8. Rubber. Is. 7Ud. 66% cents. Tin.— £278 10s. §139 tons 225. Xbi has (rained 25s. and rubber 'id. The ir.aikct is quiet in all sections but ■.vith a firm undertone. Rubbers. Consequent on the rise in the price of the
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    GOLD AS A GERM KILLER.
    308 10 New Treatment of Consumption At Home. The medical correspondent of the Daily Xi w. writes J'hf treatment of tuberculosis by in"f metallic gold, which is now to be tried in Britain by the Medical Research I Council, it no new thing abroad. The ucument was,
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    Notorious Visitors.
    82 10 It may be recalled that last August two Americans reputed to be a millionaire's wile and daughter, who called themselves Mrs. and Mis.v Koberts, visited Singapore from Java and the Far East, where they had had many escapades with shop-keep-ers, hotel-keepers and susceptible swains. Kventuulh th-y went to
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    63 10 A Bra resulting m the putting of a fibre store, containing nearly Rs. 10,000 worth of fibre ready for shipment, broke out m Colombo shortly after noon on December 30 and snread wilh grrat rabidity. The iton Ml situated at I.ayard's Broadway, facing I'rince of Wales' Avenue, and was m
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    GLENEALY PLANTATIONS.
    298 10 7'/ 2 Per Cent. Dividend for Past Year. The i-eport of the directors of Gleoealy Plantations, Ltd., for the year ended October 31, 1924, states The net profit for the yettr amounts to $20,158.22, to which must be added the balance brought forward from last year's account, viz,.
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    RUBBER RESULTS.
    462 10 Company Reports, Dividends And Notices. The Rembia Rubber Estate has declared dividend of 6 per.ceut., less tax at 4s. 6d. in on tho preference shares for yeaiended September 30, TSsfl, payable December 19. >C Sembilan Estates. Accotmjs for year ended July 31, 1924, show net profit, after allowing:
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    "CLASS WAR."
    183 10 Mr. Whentley Attacks Our Social System. Mr. John Wheatley, M.P., who was Mnister of Health m the Labour Government, preached the Gospel of the Class War m a speech at a Plebs League 'gathering at the Mars Restaurant, Soho, the other evening. I He said that the longer
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    MODERN JOURNALISM.
    937 10 Major Astoi's Talk on Public Service. Major Astor, M.P. recently addressed the members of the American Women's Club, at the club premises in Grosvenorstreet, on Modern Journalism." Mrs. Curtis-Brown, who presided, referred to Mnjor Astor's association with The Times, and said that to her a day begun without
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    'Cure" for Old Age & Lost Beauty.
    118 10 "Cure" for Old Age Lost Beauty. Dr. Manfred Fraenkel, one of Berlin's best known specialists for women's disease, has discovered a cure for old age and lost feminine beauty. In a re-, port which he has presented to the Berlin Medical Association he gives details of his method, which consists
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    DIGNITY OF JUSTICE.
    446 10 Bar's Tribute in the Bench At Seremban. At the operinjr of the New Year Assizes on Tuesday, in the Seremban Supreme Court, reports the Malay Mail, Mr. A. B. Cro»!>, the senior member of the bar, said My Lord, it is customary in the county towns .,f
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    CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY.
    271 10 I Third list of subscriptions for 1924-192*. Previously acknowledged $3,484 41 Per Mrs. Adams, Penang Mis. Gossip $10, Mr. Pledger 1", i .Mrs. Boater 10, Mr. Duxbury j 25, Mrs. Threlfall 10, Mr. Chaseman 25, St. George's Church Collaction 38.39 128.39 i Per Mrs. Kinder Dr. Gilmour
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    THE LEICESTERSHIRE.
    188 10 Mysterious Disappearance of C'hie'. Engineer. The outward bound Ribby luier Leitaitershire (Capt. Geo. English in command), arrived in Cobmbo on T)ecember 30 from Liverpool. She experienced very bad weather right through the voyage, particularly when nearing Colombo, strcnu' head winds making her progress slow. On Christmas Day, a
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      Madeline Rossiter.
      75 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—It would be a great boon to the children of Singapore if Hits Madeline Rosfiiter and her company would con(•descend to give an after noon performance jat reduced prices on one day of thia week. The attendance at the matinee of
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      Procuration For Prostitution.
      786 10 To the Editor of th« Straits Times. Sir, The recant case InKedah,concerning the procuration or two young Cantoncsc girls for prostitution, mentioned in the Straits Kcho and referred to in the Straits Times, throws every credit »u I the Protector of Chinese of that State and I
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    140 10 Two master production released bj tho United Artists Corporation will be the attractions ut tl. tonight. One is Teal of tho Storm Country, featuring Mary Pickford and tho other David Griffith's Love Flower, These are supported by the latest I'atht Gazette 'and comedies. There will bo a matinee
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    Book of the Day.
    1134 11 ♦Mine Ease at Mine Inn. It i< the custom m certain circles nowadays, following American fashion, to look askance at an inn or tavern us something to be avoided. Our ancestors thought differently un inn wa« something (o be soujrht and cherished sought for cool refreshment
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    THE PANAMA CANAL.
    743 11 Growth of Traffic During Ten Years. The development uf trade between countries bordering on the Atlantic and these on the Pacific by means of transisthmian routes is discussed by v wiiler m Commerce Reports, Washington. Dealing with the future of the Panama Canal, he states The question
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    DECEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    127 11 Ayer Kilning-. 39,0X10 ibt. Bui.it LinUng.— 2s,ooo lbi Bradwall.— 43 055 lbs. Burma.— lB.4l9 lbs. Bintang.— ll,7oo llw. Clovelly.— B,soo lbs. ChipuL— lB,ooo lbs. Colinsburgh.— lB,l2o lbs. Chersonese. 43,652 lbs. Dennh-.town (Krian). 39,000 lbs. Heawood.— 36.ooo lfca. Highlands and Lowlands. 97,450 lbs.* Jasin.— 22yBOo lbs. Kempas. 50,500
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      165 11 We have a "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" Gramophone that will be sure to suit your home. That the "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" Instruments and Records are the world's lincst products is universally admitted. Call and let us demonstrate the qualities of the HIS MASTER'S VOICE" Gramophones. S. MOUTRIE CO.. LTD. (lneorporaUd In
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    FISHERMEN'S PLIGHT.
    365 12 Adrift in Bay of Bengal For 39 Days. Harbour jfficials and those connected with the waterside paid more or less casual attention to a strange sail, that appeared on the horizon on December 19, ami gradually approached Madras. It was unlike either the Coromandel dhonies or the Madras
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    PIGEONS AS SMUGGLERS.
    235 12 How Drugs Are Said to Be Imported. Anything can be smuggled elephants, monuments, immigrants, buildings, ships, slaves, brides and camels— according to Mr. A. Hyatt Verrill in his book, Smugt->:> and Smuggling. The latest dodge of the smuggler, he I says, is to use carrier pigeons to
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    BURIED TREASURE.
    201 12 Roman Hoard Unearthed At Bloomsbury. Six hundred Roman coins in a fine state of preservation were unearthed during excavations on the site of a new hotel in Tavistock-square, Bloomsbury, say.< the Daily Express. The coins are made of copper, aiul were issued in the reign of Constantine I.
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    To-morrow Talks to Yesterday.
    135 12 Mr. E. J. Simmonds, of Gerrard'3 Crow, Bucks, one of the first amateurs in England to establish a two ways communication with Australia by radio maintained an exchange of signals with two stations in Sydney for about un hour and a half. Towards the end of
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      355 12 True fojrrlame^k IW The "STANDARD" main-*'^ Cj tains the excellence of the all-British car. SL% Splendidly designed, graceful \"t m build, it represents effici- ency, good taste and comfort at their best. 5? i The specification, complete m every detail, includes such 5/ features as overhead valve •515 1 engine,
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      439 13 1851 Mjs) 1924 The Horse Trade Mark has been the Hall-mark of quality for 53 years. Remember therefore always to insist on getting "Continentals" for your car, they give you that extra mileage so necessary for r)V economy. OBTAINABLE ANYWHERE Sole Distritutura for Malaya Sime Darby Co.* Ltd. I Incorporated
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      396 13 NOTICE is hereby given that the above Trade Mark is the Trade Mark of Lim Yew Chye and Sons of 49 High Street, Singapore, and is used by that firm on groceries, provisions and other Roods manufactured, prepared or imported and ■'ild by them, also upon produce prepared and exported
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      1152 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $17,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) lIKAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 62, Old J«ry, I.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assnranee Companies
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      386 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter m Japan) Capital Subscribed T80,000,000 Capital Paid-up Y82,000,000 Reserve Fund Y13.780.000 President K. Nakagawa, Esq. Vice-president H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawaaaki, Esq. I D. Takita, Esq. M. Esaki, Esq. I T. Uisamune. Etq. M. Shuto, Esq. HEAD OFFICE Taipeh,
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      470 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets £40,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London Established 1803. Capital 6,450,000
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      233 14 CKEONC KOON SENG CO. AUCTION SALE <.r CrcahoU land and residential properties known ai No, 8, Lorong 12. Gaylang, No. -2, .1. Teluk Kuruu, No. 34 2, 1 r.i M.i t plal j 'luriiuru, Sin; At Ucura. Choong K-....-1 Sang Co 1 salo.lia Strost, on Wednesday, January 11. at 2..10
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    977 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Development of Eastern Markets. It was urged, in this column quite recently, says the Financial News, thnt I British manufacturers would do well to organise an intensive sales programme in i Chinn in order to secure a grip on the potentialities
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    59 15 .Nine men and a woman, out of the 29 pei«ms who wen arrested by the Police at Woosutik Street, Yaunati, came before Mr. F. \V. Ilnmiltou nt the Kowloon Magistracy on chirge* of being m unlawful possession of one Luger pistol, two revolvers and 28 rounds of ammunition, m addition
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