The Straits Times, 17 March 1927

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,427, SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1927, PRICE 10 CENTS
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      104 1 M i| THE KVKRVDAT MILK. i DRINK MORE GOOD MILK If It's BEAR JIik BRAND It's the Richest, Purest and Safest Milk the World Produces Collected from healthy cows grazing on the rich mountain pastures of the Swiss Alps and prepared under conditions oC the most scrupulous cleanliness, "BEAR BRAND"
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      228 1 ROBINSON AGO., LTD., Singapore Travelling Requisites. trttnkc LEATHER TRUNKS TRUNKS, «PnPI\TCn\J'C" KIT BACS SUITCASES, KUmiNkUJNk SOILED LINEN BAGS, HELMET CASES, /or LADIES' HAT BOXES, CANVAS HOLDALLS, VALUE ATTACHE CASES, WARDROBE TRUNKS. UNIFORM CASES. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. SOME ONE HAS SAID that one of the pleasures of life is the common
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    HOME LETTER.
    2609 2 The Revision of the Prayer Book. By Our Special Correspondent. London, February 17. It was the fervent hope of the archbishops and bishops of the Church of England when they issued the new and revised Prayer Book a week ago, that the volume would be the means of
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      163 2 o the fast drop otferu "Drop eounis, ¥?IRE f MATHER PLAITS "Simplex" FIRE EXTINGUISHER 2 gallon Capacity. Cheapest and most efficient. Stacln held by Sol? Agents: PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. km.inkeuim; okiwrtment. SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. %/ar the Uainfy fAirrfs bftA* Jrouss,-an <;■ J^ seed have ao anxiety about wSf'^^
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      271 2 TROUBLED WITH ITCHYECZEMA On Hands and Wrists. Healed by Cuticnra. I was troubled with eczema on my hands and wrist*. The skjn became dry and Itched and burned dreadfully. It wai impossible for me to cook or wash, and at night I could not get my rest on account of
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      257 2 RECORDS! ***** Titina 608(i2 Barcelona Malakka- Parade f Picador ***** Sonya ***** Valencia Babette C'etait Mni Season Co., Ltd. 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. GETZBEST HIGHEST GRADE TABLE PRUNES HEALTH VALUE GETZBEST CALIFORNIA PRUNES belong in the well balanced meal. GETZBEST PRUNE MINERALS act as a tonic, for
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    113 3 i Programme of drills up to and for I March 20, 1927. Thursday, March 17, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, M. Gun Platoon, 30x Range No. 1 section, M. Gun Practice. Friday, March 18, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, C Co., Company Parade 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.V.C. Band,
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOYS SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    22 3 Orders for the week ending March 20:— Thursday, March 17, Band Practice, Headquarters, 4.30 p.m.
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    Story of the Day.
    30 3 Small girl's voice Is this hair oil in the preen bottle Mother No. Gum. Small girl's voice I wondered why my hat would not come off.
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      504 3 A Coolness That Refreshes T.f«. AN alluring coolness! A keen and invigorating coolness a coolness that refreshes that's /iCml Canada Dry. ts avour WI intrigue you a&H none ot that toosweet, syrupy B A flavour No bite or burning sen1 s <ition, just a delectable r^^^T" *if '^^^S 6 tnat
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      225 3 YOU MAY BE THE GREATEST GENIUS the wcrld hits yet n-cn your business f.cjmcn may exceed thai of any ether livinK man bat this will avail you little or m.thing if you are sickly and cannot attend to your ih 11 v work. Wirhout eood health success is impossible. To
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      384 3 free 10- Day Tube J^jt^^^ Mai Coupon Her Wonderful Teeth Remove the dingy Him that* clouding yours and you'll be surprised that your teeth are just as white and charming as any one's —ma ke this unique test. HERE is a simple test beauty, film is a serious darv that
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      553 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) HAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SKKVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL BJ*. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOB CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnag* do* S'por* LAHORE (Cargo only) MM Mar- If MALWA
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      664 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINB Manellle., London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Veaael. Tonnage Due Ball KITANO MARU 8.000 Mar. 17 18 T HARUNA MAP.U 10,500 Mar. 31 Apl. 1 KAMO MARU 8.000 Apl. 14 16 KATORI MARU 10,000 Apl. 28 29 ATPt'TA MARU 8.000 May 12 13
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      616 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THH OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THJJ CHINA MUTUAL STBAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) 'REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AM3I TERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. -GENOA, MAR- SEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— MARSEILLES. HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND i GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE—
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      468 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Slam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kemaman, Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Paiidon. Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure SLDDHADIB Mar. 20 Mar. 23 The Steamer* are fitted throughont with electric light and have excellent accommodation for first-class passengers.
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      590 4 K. P. M. I (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone, No. 3640, with sub-connections to passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed
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      406 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated In Australis) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE. VIA JAVA DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR 14.512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest end finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe,
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      496 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Englnnd) "ELLERMAN" LINE PABBKHGKB AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THi; UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FKEHiIIT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Ilonc Kong, Shanghai and Japan Due S'pcre Cm Or WELLINGTON la P<»t 8.8. CITY OF CARDIFF Apl. 14 s.s. CITY OF KOIIE May 11
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      428 5 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE M.S. KAXGAKOO Sailing from Singapore March 22. FOU KUEMANTLE, W.A. For parliculara regarding passage and freight rales, apply to McALISTER 4 CO, LTD. DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD PASSENGER AND FREIGHT BEBVICI BOSTON and NEW YORK via PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES, GENOA and MABSEILLES. 38 Daya to Boston
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      448 5 INDO-GHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated In Hong Koag) •nsr r Direct Serrie* to JAVA tU HONG KONG AMOY. and SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA vi« PENANG from SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on through Bill* of L»<" n for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chef 00, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yang-tie Portt, Formosa, the Philippines,
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      652 5 A piece of Constructive Christianity deserving of every nupport. The SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND "Arethusa" Training Ship Are Training 1 ,<>!..) ISoys and GirU frum all partß of the U.K. FUNDS URGENTLY NBKDEfr Patronß Their Majesties the KING and QUEEN. President 11.R.n THE PRINCE OF WALES, KG. 10,000 Boys hnvc bi
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      150 5 GOULDS PUMPS FOR ALL SERVICES HAND and POWER CENTRIFUGAL ROTARY PLUNGER LARGE KEEN STOCKS. PRICES. \C ENTRAI I SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH. JAMES We now have in stock The 1927 Model JAMES with every latest Improvement. These Motor Cycles are stronger than everMore beautiful than ever Faster than ever. 3
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      518 6 PAVILION From Thursday, March 17 lo Wednesday, March 23, at 9 p.m. sharp. THE LATEST PATHE GAZETTE A Warner Bros. Classic of the BefMß rl* THE LIMITED MAIL r,L With MONTE BLUE, VKRA REYNOLDS, WILI.ARD LOUIS, OTIS HARLAN AT into !'>"• at !iU Ij.^st in a thrilling railroad llevy tcnM
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      464 6 A WONDERFULLY WELL PRODUCED PICTURE From Wednesday, March 16 (o Tuesday, March 22 at the ALHAMBRA CTAN CHENC, KEE CO.. LTO, Proprietors) In the Second Show commencing 9 p.m. A VICTOR SCHERTS7INCEK— FOX PRODUCTION adapted from David Ise!asco's Stujfe Triumph A Dramatic Answer to Lift's Greati-tt Question "CAN TIIE DEAD
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      176 6 THE MOST SCIENTIFIC DENTIFRICE IS Tooth Paste OMaiaaUc from all DJapwinariM, i a,« LOHMANN CO., LTD., hngapob* Tel. 1012. ■^woifc^ ALHAMBRA fggS&Jl "^^fflEff^ Commencing MARCH 2:1 Ihf KEIUKNOl* £k y schenc* PETERCWN%1 r^\'"*U A Dramatic Answer to Life's W^^V^^ IS THERE A //dlk HEREAFTER O|S f£W Comedy have been blended
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    261 7 PIXTUBJM. Thursday. March 17 nigh Water, 10.14 a.m., 11.6 p.m. Malacca High Tide, 7.20 a.m., 6.8, 7.30 p.m., 5 11. I. homeward mail leaves. Football. SC.C II v SCKA. 11. St. Patnek*! Mnner, Europe Hotel, X p.m Pliiay, March If) High Water, 10 46 a.m., 11.26 p.m.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    259 7 Vessels Arrived. Thursday, March IT. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to srrlve. Kirn; UARBOUR. M:.i.i Wharf Uolphin Shell. PatieL Cowrie. Tatrea, Malaya, H'-n Li Bsaa, Jhr. V:,,, Der Doe l> Bye, Boa lti-llc. 0.1 Wharf Nil Cad Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DRY HOCKS Tanjnng Pagar Sheers
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    206 7 To-day. Kenwaiaa, Kesßaseh, hka, Dungun nn.l Trengganu 1 Quorra p.ai North. N. East and .V. West Sumatra (Perak) 3 p m I'pper Burma, Norlh-East and Western India, Egypt. Europe, Canada and USA. (Edavana) Spm Supplementary mail for Europe, ate, (By trains 4 p.m Philippine Islands Teucer) 4
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    31 7 Tjerimai Mor.n D'Artajrtmn Romhmmlt KllrnRn Imulinde S'por* London Fah. 4 Fab. 28 Fob. 10 Mar. 6 Fab. 10 Mar. 7 F*h. 11 Mar. 7 Hob. 17 Mar. 12
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    245 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, March 17. On London, Bank 4 a/a 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/1 23/32 Private Sm. cr%<H» 2/4 5/16 On New York, Demand 56 Private WI tVI r >7!£ On France, Dank T.T. 1400 On India, Bank T.T. 133-% On Hung Konir, Bank T.T. I'M p.c. dis.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION DAILY PRICES CURRENT.
    62 7 SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION DAILY PRICES CURRENT. t.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot T'-'i gS Standard R.S.S. on Tender March i r Apnl-June luly-Sept. 76H "n'i* H U OetOW. TT'a Tone of Market plitehtly easier after fimi. Latest Cable Lon.lon Siu.t Sheet Is. 8%d. per lb. New York
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      MINING.
      376 7 V«l. Pd. Buytr* MUn £1 £1 Asam Kumbang SC/C 67/6 £1 n Banßrin Tin 336 "4/0 1 1 Batang Fadang OSo 0.88 £1 £1 Chendori»ng 27/6 28 6 £1 £1 Eastern Siam 2u/- £1 £1 Haad Yai 33/ C 34 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.10 U* £1 £1 Idris
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      GENERAL.
      163 7 Val. Pd. Buyers S«llii» £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 8.0.0 6.2.8 1 1 Centr«l Engine 0.90 0.95 1 1 Cycle Carriage 0.97% 1.02% £1 il E. Smelting Co. 1H.75 VIM t Frascr Ncavc 17.40 17.75 xd. 100 100 Hammer Co. 173.00 175.00 Hk. 125 125 H. S. B. 1,0<35
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      DEBENTURES.
      97 7 U. Frig. 6 p.c. $1,234,800 6% U% p.m S'porc Cold Storstfi D«b. 7 p.c. $565,000 110 116 S'pore Hcniefpal 6 p.c. 1.878,000 of 1901 p«r. 6 prtm S'pore Municipal 4>4 p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par. S'por* Municipal 4^4 p.c. of 1900 11,100,000 90 par. S'pore Municipal 4 p.6.
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      406 7 Frae.tr and Co. an 4 Lyall and Brett's c. notations. To-day's Men fnu«r I.yall Co. Kvait. Allmby ($1) ."..00 :;.!0 M.OO :!.1O Alor Gajah ($1) 285 2.!>r, 2.85 3.00 A. Hitani <$)) MS 4.76 MI 4.90 A. Kilning ($1) 0.90 O.Sir, 0.K2 0.5»7 Am. Malay ($2) 4.50 1.60
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      DEATHS
      68 7 ABaNEBS At Malncca. on M:inh M, l«87, Clementine Sc!in.i A.ihncr,. wi.l.ilate Mi. James Ashne.u.. ajed 00 wsara. Deeply regretted RcqoWseSl in 1 aci*. MILLER. On Mtrch 18, 1927. Dorg'as Alastair Maelvir. doarlv beloved reanger son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Maciver Millur, aged o' j years. PILLAY. On March
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      379 7 Like Father like Son. CHERRY BLOSSOM BOOT TOLISH the most popular English boot polish makes at; irresistible appeal to all who pride themselves upon the appearance of their shoes. Agents BARKER KENCHUAN, P.O. Box 57. No. 1*. ir Almeida Street, SINGAPORE. lIHIIflllttllWL ~r~^^^ JrWHKIIIWWI TEKKA, LIMITED 'Incorporated in England >
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      35 7 NOTICE SINGER Owing to other arrange- EI9NIOR ments, there will not be an UUIUwlt after-dinner dance this evening. "Represents the greatest value obtainable in British EUROPE HOTEL, LTD., hf rr r SINGAPORE. Llght CarS> up)
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      873 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Ad»ts.. see pat* I*. WANTS, FOR SALE, BTC. TO 1 i:T X" •*>'. M'-yir Uiad. Apply Meyer Brothers. VACANT FLAT, single and double rooms, tlretric I ght. gnruge. 20 Killiney Road. DOUDLF, AND RINGLK ROOM, available dt 111, Lloyd H.I. Cood table. Call 5.30. (lp) NOW
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      745 7 KOH (iOH.-On Thur.il:.:.. March 17. 1927. Mr Koh Konc Ujnff. irrandsion of Mr. and Mr*. Ko'.i l.ian (Jhcc, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Koh Iloon Teck. td HIM tidli Choa KM, second d;iuitlit<'r of the Utp Mr. Uoh V.nc Bit, nnd third iMpdauehtcr of Mr. Kov W« Kim. NOTICE
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    The Straits Times THURSDAY, MARCH 17. ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
    917 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, MARCH 17. ST. PATRICK'S DAY. There is a spreading of the commenda ble custom of the four peoples who come from the British Isles having their own societies in foreign climes. Formerly it was said that when a Scotsman was wrecked on a desert island he
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    AN OCCASIONAL NOTE.
    262 8 Although this period of the year is not that generally known among Home pris.".men as the Silly Season," yet much daily paper space has been given lately to the Mustard Club" and The Frothblowers' Association." The mustard makers have scored heavily over the remarkable free advertisements accorded
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    21 8 The next cinema show will be held in the V.M.C.A. Hall to-morrow at 8.30 p.m. An excellent programme has been arranged.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    388 8 Mr. Herbert Welham, the new editor of the Malay Mail, was expected in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Mr. R. Crichton, who arrived from England on Monday, has proceeded to Malacca, to take up the duties of Resident Councillor. Mr. A. H. Lancaster, editor of the Pinang Gazette, and
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    40 8 The Malayan Daily Express under stands that it is proposed to construct a palatial hotel in the vicinity of the existing Station Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, and that an application has already been made to Government for the necessary land.
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    41 8 Guthrie and Co., Ltd., Penang, have received a telegram from the Secretari s in London of the Renong Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., adviising that the board of directors have declared an interim dividend of 10 per cent, payable on April 1.
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    44 8 Our Penang correspondent informs u« that in the Supreme Court yesterday in the action of S. H. O. Merican v. S. N. King in connection with damages as a result of a motor car collision, judgment was given for plaintiff for $1,850 and costs.
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    47 8 The Port Dickson Camp for members of the M.S.V.R. will be- open from May 15 to July 31 this year. Two of the Government bungalows have been placed by the Hon. the British Resident, Negri Sembilan, at the exclusive disposal of the M.S.V.R. during the camping season.
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    43 8 Mr. W. M. Boudville, of the F.M.S.R., Seremban, has retired after 23 years' service. He will in future reside in Singapore. He was at various times stationed in the following centres: Taiping, Teluk Anson, Kuala Lumpur. Gemas, Malacca, Singapore, Kuala Pilah and Seremban.
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    49 8 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wires that Mr. G. K. Narayan, a Kuala Lumpur lawyer, was the victim of an accident yesterday. He was walking towards his house when he was struck by a motor bicycle. Both he and the rider were removed to hospital suffering from rather severe injuries.
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    42 8 In the recent London Chamber of Commerce Examinations Benedict Gordon Gauder, a pupil of St. Joseph's Institution obtained Distinctions in four subjects English, shorthand (80 words a minute), typewriting, and business routine he passed in two other subjects. viz., handwriting and book-keeping.
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    57 8 It would appear as if longevity is a special privilege of the older generation of the residents of Singapore who had emigrated from the neighbouring settlement of Malacca. On Sunday there passed away two such residents in the person of Mrs. Eliza Fernandez at the age of 94 years, and
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    31 8 The annual general meeting of the Child W-elfare Society, Singapore, will bo held at Government House, by kind permission of Lady Guillemard, the President, on Tuesday, April 5, at 5.15 p.m.
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    24 8 We have received for distribution a few copies of Lewis and Peat's plantation and wild Para rubber report and jtalistics, 1926, mounted on cardboard.
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    22 8 Mr. M. R. Menon of the V.M.C.A., passed the Intermediate Examination of the Incorporated Secretaries Association oi London held in December last.
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    Kreta Ayer Shooting.
    148 8 Lawyer Retained by Chinese Consulate. It was intended that the inquiry into the shooting incident at Kreta Ayer on Saturday, in which seven Chinese wire killed and 14 other persons wounded should have begun yesterday afternoon, and three solicitors, a witness and two representatives of the press
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    Another Commons Question. [REUTER TELEGRAM]
    59 8 Another Commons Question. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, March 16. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Lansbury with regard to the disturbance in Singapore in connection with the Sun Yat Sen celebrations, Mr. Anicry said the Governor stated that he proposed to nwnit the conclusion of the inquest on the
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    THE WEATHER.
    175 8 Grumbles Prevalent In Kuala 1 Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur residents join with us •in a weather grumble. Many residents, says the Malay Mail, have remarked on the discomfort of the heat of last Friday, Saturday und Sunday. The official records, taken in the Lake Gardens, show that the temperature
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    Rubber Price Average.
    24 8 Rubber price averages in the current Restriction quarter up to March 16' were as follows Singapore R7.2 cents' London Is. 7.4d.
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    Mails Expected.
    31 8 From Holland and Germany, by Jan Pictersaoon Cocn, due at Singapore tomorrow morning. From Europe (London mails despatched m February 24) by Tara, due at Penan;; i a.m. to-morrow.
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    St. Patricks Day.
    61 8 H.E. the Governor will ho tho guest of honour at the dinner of the St. Patrick Society of Singapore which is to ho held «t the Europe Hotel to-night in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Mr. Denis Santry, president of tho Society will in the chair. This
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    The Golden Calf.
    70 8 Resplendent stockings made of god and silver mesh the latest fail in women's hose are now being sold in the shops in the QmUqmMs Faubourg Sf Honoic, Paris. Said to wear well, the chiof advantage claimed for these stocking* in that they s.>lve the problem so frequently
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    Japanese Manoeuvres.
    64 8 Tokio, March 15. His Imperial Majesty the Emperor will personally command the grand naval manu, uvres to be held in the Pacific next October. The combined fleet and all auxiliary vessels attached to every naval port will join the manoeuvers. The special service ship Settsu, now being repaired
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    Rubber Prices.
    67 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us the following cable dated March 15, their quotation* being in gold dollar cents and closing bid prices. Rubber exchanges sales to-day 700 tons. March 41.30, April 41.90, May 42.10, I June 42.50, July 42.80, August 42.90, September 43 cents,
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      186 8 LITTLE'S FOR PROVISIONS. Quality Our First Consideration, Then Price. ■■<! and prouiv.l on our premises in Raffle:? Place daily. §mBB?V^S2 I-'incst picked bcana only arc Parked in 1 lb. and 2 lb. Sggjjj^Bjjfi 'i" s only. ACBAWATTE TEA r^^'^l==-==^»^ :s ri Finest quality, Pure Ceylon Tea, 1.7*1 Plirt Ceylon Tea
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      76 8 ALHAMBRA TONIGHT In the Second Show at 9 Fox Production THE RETURN OF PETER GRIMM in 10 Reels. First Show at 7.30 THE FIGHTING STALLION in 5 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. CONN BAND INSTRUMENTS World's Largest Manufacturers SAXOPHONES I Soprano (B Flat) BE X Flat Alto LD
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      55 8 On Other Pages, Par*. Home Letter 2 Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping and the (fails Meteorological Report 7 Cable and Radio Newt Local Rubber Auction 9 Sport News 10 New Oil Inntsllatjon in Correspondence 10 To-day's Share MVrket 10 Australian Murdered in Siam 11 Finance and Industry. By A.W.S. 11
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    PROTECTION IN CHINA.
    504 9 Commons Pass Vote Of Congratulation. THE "FROTHBLOWERS' ANTHEM." Labour and Its Canton Partiality. [RKi'TKR TELEGRAM] London, March 16. A resolution was moved by Sir Clive Morrison Bell inviting the House of Commons to approve the foresight of the Government and congratulate them on their action in taking
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    Japan and Concessions.
    104 9 Time Not Considered Ripe For Return. I KtITER TELEGRAM] London, March IC. In an editorial allusion to the Japanese decision that the time is unripe to return Japanese concessions in China, the Daily Telegraph observes that if a disposition existed in Tokio to make such advances in
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    Spanish Submarine Safe.
    48 9 TREUTEB TELEGRAM] London, March 16. Madrid The Ministry of Marine, in an official statement with regard to rejx>rts that submarine B6 had sunk, states that the vessel was submerged for 72 hours under perfect control and returned to her base still submerged in perfect condition.
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    TERRORISM IN SHANGHAI.
    324 9 The Work of "Expert Intimidators." Strike Campaign by Murder Methods. [REUTKR FAR EASTERN BBRVICB.] Shanghai, March 16. Labour unrest increases in Shanghai daily. It now transpires that the organisation behind the terrorist movement is not local but consists of 150 experienced and specially trained agitators, who have
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    Commons' Questions.
    292 9 Protection of Chinese Workmen. [beuter telegram) London, March 16. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Howard Bury as to whether he was taking any steps to protect the lives of Chinese workmen in Shanghai against attacks by extremists. Si. Austen Chamberlain pointed out that such protection
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    "Inexplicable."
    84 9 Legation and Sun Yat Sen Meeting. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, March 16. The Daily Telegraph, referring to the gathering at the Chinese Legation in honour of Sun Yat Sen and the presence of Mr. Lansbury, says facts with regard to this meeting are inexplicable on any other hypothesis than that
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    Quiet at Wuhu.
    55 9 [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Hong, Kong, March IG. A clash between moderates and extremists in Kiukiang is expected, making the safety of foreigners doubtful. All is quiet at Wuhu, and there havi been no anti-foreign riots since Satui day. Hostilities are progressing in th< direction of Taiping.
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    Assaye as Hospital Ship.
    33 9 [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, March 16. Hong Kong: Kowloon Dock has been awarded the contract for the conversion of the troopship Assaye into an ambulance and hospital ship.
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    Hankow Husbands Protest.
    116 9 Objections to Emancipated Women. [reuter far eastern service.] Shanghai. March 16. Hankow, March 14 Husbands of emancipated wives staged a protest demonstration before the headquarters of the Genera! Labour Union to-day, crying Down with the women's union." The demonstrators were mostly labour- ers. They claim that since
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    43 9 The London newspapers of March 7, are featuring novel afternoon tea-parties held by West-end women. Those attending the parties don bathing dresses and bask in artificial sunrays from electric lamps while they chat or listen to the wireless or indulge in impromptu dances.
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    HANKOW AGREEMENT.
    101 9 Concession Under the New Jurisdiction. Assets Transferred to New Municipality. f BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, March 16. The agreement reached with the Southern Nationalist Government regarding the British concession at Hankow came into operation yesterday, when the old Municipality was dissolved. The new Chinese Municipal Council have given
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    Debentures Registered.
    122 9 Debentures are being registered in the Consulate as specific charges against Municipal properties, and a bond is under preparation by which the new administration, on receiving the assets, wi'l undertake to meet debenture payments, to protect debenture charges on properties and to notify debenture holders of their assumption
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    BY-ELECTIONS.
    106 9 China Question Made The Issue. Effect on British Labour Conditions. [reutxr telegram] London, March 16. The Liberal candidate in the North Southwark by-election, Mr. E. A. Strauss, supports the Government policy in China. He says the chief interrupters at h"s ■meetings are people who shout, British aims in China
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    SCOUTS RALLY AT SINGAPORE.
    27 9 The Chief Scout. Malaya. (Sir Laurence Guillemard) with the District Commissioner, Mr. B. Purdv. inspect in;; Coy Scouts at Go\ernmen/ House last Saturday.
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    H.M.S. ARGUS BOUND FOR CHINA.
    23 9 Photo by B. I. W. The aeroplane carrier Argus, hound for China, attrac'cd much attention at Keppel Harbour.
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    68 9 London, March 16. The Chinese situatiou is the issue in the triangular by-election at Leith. The Labour candidate, Mr. Wilson, has issued a manifesto declaring that the Fritish troops at present in China enable t capitalists to exploit Chinese resources. The Unionist, Mr. Beaten, has replied vigorously, characterising the suggestion
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    THE CINEMA INFLUENCE.
    162 9 Need for Protection Of British Films. Commons Debate on New Bill. [UUTIR TELEGRAM] London, March 16. In the House of Commons, moving the second reading of the Cinematograph Films Bill, Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister said only five per cent, of films were now of British origin as compared
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    The Universal Medium.
    258 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, March 16. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister said the cinema was the most universal medium to-day through which national ideas and national atmosphere could be spread. The strongest bonds of Empire were just those intangible bonds— <i common outlook, the same ideas, and th? MBM
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    NICARAGUA.
    169 9 Government Claims To Decisive Victory. No Need for British Protection. [RBUTEB TELEGRAM] London, March 16. Washington: The announcement of what is described as a decisive victory for Diaz's forces in Nicaragua is contained in a telegram received by the Nicaraguan Legation here, stating that the Liberals have been badly
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    De Pinedo's Flight.
    112 9 Perilous Journey in South America. g [REITER TELEGRAM] London, March 17. San Luiz de Cacerc In the c mrse of a 600 mile flight here from Asuncion today, Marquis de IMnedo and his companions fiew over country never befoia traversed by aviator The route lay over impassable
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    Decorations Sent to Pope.
    78 9 [REl'TSB TELEGRAM] London, .March Id Rome Mr. Lou Chenc Chianjr, a fervent Catholic and a former Chinese Foreign Minister, who headed the Chinese n to the i ':iri> Peace Conference, [l now retiring into private life from the post if Mini t at Berne. lie has
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    African Manganese Deposits.
    46 9 [REUTEH TELEGRAM] London, March 16. Johannesburg: The Government have conclude i i gotiationi with American interest! anxioiu tp exploit the manganese deposits. An advance of i.2.".0,000 has been made for the CUM traction OX a braiirh railway line to serve the urea concerned.
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    Fighting Near Nanking.
    118 9 Shantung Troopings Massing At Soochow. [REUTEH FAB EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, March 16. There are persistent reports to-night of fighting between Wuhu and Nanking within thirty miles of the latter city. Telegraphic communications between Nanking and Pengpu were interrupted today, but responsible quarters here do not believe that
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    Trotsky Comes Back.
    81 9 Frantic Welcome After Exile. Moscow, March 2 Crowds filling the Trades Union hall to-day cheered Trotsky for fifteen minutes on his first reappearance in public since the dispute with Stalin. He declared that Russians not only sympathised with the Cantonese but should gladly drown in the Shanghai
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    79 9 With a view to relieve the congestion of traffic and limit the number of motor accidents, the one way traffic system has been introduced rinto Malacca and came into force on Sunday. Cars and other vehicles from Klebang Road must now go via Kuhu Road, through Jonkcr Street to town
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    U. S. A. and Disarmament.
    41 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, March lfl. New York: The New York Evening Pust tales that the ex-Secretary of State Mr. Hughes will be invited to head the American Legation at the three-power Naval disarmament conference at Geneva.
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
    119 9 Offered 431 Tons Sold 378 Tons. The Singapore Chamber of Commere* Rubber Association held its 803rd auction on March 16, when there was catalogued 1,372,876 lbs. or O12.fi7 tons; offered lMS5,i»78 lbs. or 481.J4 tons; sold 847,071 lbs. or 378.1G tons. Spot London d New York 41
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    61 9 The Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., have received ndvice by telegraph from their htari office in London that a final dividend on this bank's shares of H percent, less income tax, has been declared, ni.ik n.- lf> per cint. less tax for the year. £70,000 has been placed to reserve
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      Tennis.
      660 10 South African Ladies 1 Win Rubber. [Reutcr Telegram.] I,onil»n, March 1H. Johannesburg The South African ladies" team won the rubber of three testa again.it the- touring British ladies captained by Miss Harvey. The South Africans won at Cnpe Town on January H by I matches to 1 and today
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      Prince of Wales Wins.
      41 10 Success at Point to Point Meeting. [DRITlsn IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, March 16. Thf MM "f Wales w<m the Gronadier iliiiinis Itcirinu'iital point lo point race at Biceiter by two U-npths, amid the cheew <>T ii larni- cniwd.
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      CRICKET.
      59 10 S.C.C. v. S.R.C. The S.CC. will meet the S.R.C. on the PmluiiK to-inorrow evening and Sa'.urdd..' uftrrnnon. the S.C.C. biinff ropre^en;p<l uy the following K. S. Bill, R. i.. L ItracUlell. Captain C H. < oMK.ion. \V. H. Findlay, A. Giln.our, (>. P. (;riffith-Jones ((up'hiin. \V. M. Honiiell, I).
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      29 10 Member*, of the Bendameer Athletic lub are reminded that the annual general meeting will be held at the club premises, 121 North BrMsja Road, on Saturday, at 2 p.m.
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      Home Football.
      109 10 League Results and Draw For Scottish Semi-Final. [Rcuter Telegram.] l.'iiirlun, March 16. The draw for the Scottish Cup semi tiiml-. whirl) will foe played on March 20, reaoltM u follows !;.ist Kite v. Part' k at Tynecastle, Edinburgh. Falkirk v. Celtic at Ibrox Park, Glasgow. League ResuUs. Kujflish
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      Singapore Football.
      733 10 I MacAlisters Defeat Uniteers. BY "CENTRE." The Uniteers were unfortunate in having to field an eleven without Wilson, in the rear guard and Nesbit .in the attack in their match with MacAHsters in the first round of the Inter-Commercial Cup on the Stadium ground yesterday. There were not
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      County Cricket.
      154 10 New Scoring System Confirmed. [Reuter Tologram.] London, March 16. The M.C.C. committee confirmed the new system of scoring, and it will be effective in the forthcoming season. At a meeting of the advisory county cricket committee held at Lords on February 21 it was decided to recommend to
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      Rugby Football.
      52 10 Army and Hospital Cup Finals. [Reuter Telegram.] London, March 16. In the final of the Army Cup, playe.l at Aldershot to-day the 1st South Wales Borderer* defeated the Royal Kngineers A'derjhdt, by J> points to 8. In the Hospitals Cup final Richmond, Guy's beat Kine's. by 10 points
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      Malayan Polo.
      80 10 Association Affiliated To Hnrlingham. (From Oar Own Correspondent). Ipoh. March 17. It is announced that the Malayan Polo Association is now affiliated to Hurlinj:ham, and members are entitled to play there. The fixtures for the chief contests of the year are as follows Easter, K. O. R. and
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      AMATEUR RACES.
      32 10 To-day's Scratching* at Koala Lumpur. A two-day amateur meeting starts at Kuala Lumpur to-day. The foilqwiftg scratchings are announced: Race 2.— Picador. Race 4. Himena and Gunner. Race s.— Dorinda.
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      CRICKET IN JAMAICA.
      57 10 English Ttam's Good Win. London, March 7. Portmaria. Mr. Lionel Tennyson's XI. defeated Middlesex County In a two-day match by an innings and 2'J runs. Th» following were the scores Middlesex 126 Tennyson's XI. 211 (for 9 wkts.*) 366 337 Innings declared. In the Middlesex second inninjrs
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    TIN RETURNS.
    133 10 Kinta Mine 93.32 piculs, tribute 182,01 piculs. Ipoh Tin Dredging.— 62o piculs. The Secretary of Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., reports the following outputs of its associated companies for the half month of March Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging. Hours run (two dredges) 470, cubic yards treated 61,000, total piculs
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    RUBBER RETURNS.
    71 10 Batu Village.— 1,732 lbs. Bruseh.— 25,075 lbs. Bedford Plantation.-. 11. ."is:i lbs. Glenealy— 27,983 lbs. Mill Rise.— 21,000 lbs. Jeram Koantan.— 33,479 lbs. Kuala Reman.— Xfi. 7oi i lbs. Lok Kawi— 40.000 lbs. Malaka Pinda.— 35,710 lbs. Mentakab.— 36,000 lbs. Pulau Bulan«r.— 42,34:; lbs. Reyland.— 12,1*0 lbs. Ratanui.—
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    70 10 Small-pox has broken out in the Kuala Pilah district in three Malay kampongs round Juassch and so far 13 cases have been discovered. The carrier," says tho Malayan Daily Express, is believed to be a Malay child who arrived from Singa- i pore recently with its parents. Precautionary measures are
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    Death of Dr. Stuart Rose.
    225 10 Penang's Municipal Health Officer. (From Our Own Correspondent). Pcnang, March 16. The ckath occurred yesterday at the Genera! Hospital of Dr. J. Stuart Rose, Municipal Health Officer. Deceased who had recently returned from leave had bct-n in the service of the Municipality since liH)6 and
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    Exchanges.
    76 10 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, March IC. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.12%. Athens 376. Berlin 20.45. Bombay Is. 6 l-32d. Brussels 34.92. Buenos Aires 47 9-16. Copenhagen 18.22. Geneva 25.22. Helsingfors 192 9-16 Hong Kong Is. ll%d. Lisbon 2 17-32. Madrid 28.04 V-i. Milan 106 11-16. New York 4.85 17-32.
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    WHAT IS A QUARTER CUT?
    162 10 I Chief I us! ict- and Rubber Estate Cast. Whrn an action was mentioned before (the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) itlii* morning in which C. N. Van CnylenI 1 -erg sued Soma Basapah his Lordship printed out to counsel that the case seemed a
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    215 10 Reginald Denny's big success The Fast Worker, in which Laura La Plante .is also featured, will be shown at the Empire from to-night. In connection with the performances of The Mikado, .It is notified that on Saturday, March 2fi and Saturday, April 2, there will be supper dance--
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    129 10 The report of the directors of Labuan Bileh. Ltd., for the year ended November 30, states that the nett profit, after providing for depreciation and property amortization, amounts to $39,578.44 to which has to be added 96,519.36 brought forward from the previous year, making total of $46,097.80 at the credit
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    New Oil Installation.
    359 10 Arrangements for Bunkering Vessels at Singapore. For some time past the arrangements for bunkering steamers with oil fuel at Singapore has been criticised, and although it has been held by some that the lighterage arrangements are sufficient to supply .in/-. or vessels and oil burning steamers with
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    SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
    202 10 Macphail and Co., Ltd. Singapore, March IT. Rubber.— Local 7m cents. Steady. Tin.— London JtfOl 5s. Rubbers.— Shares are steady. Sungci Bagans have buyers at 4.26, Mentakabs are quoted 5H-G2 cents and Brunei Unlteds at 7.60-7.80. Kedahs have been done at 4.70. Ayer Hitams offer at 4.73.
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    Rose Macphail and Co.
    123 10 Singapore, March 17. Rubber.— Is. 8Hd. up. Local 71*4. Tin. £301 5e. 30s. up. Mininp.— Kinta 2.20-2.24. Kuchai 2.242.27. Malay Consolidated 1.25-1.28. Lingui 1.85-1.90. cum. South Taiping 75-77%. Hong Fatt 1.30-1.35. Ulu Piah 1.45-1.50. Rantau pref. 1.87 1 i-1.92 1 < Petaling 4.504.5"). Tin Selection Trust
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    The Straits Budget.
    131 10 The tidal floods experienced in Singapore and Johore on March 6 were very unusual, and old residents expressed tho opinion that the water had not run so high for many years. Several photographs a;? published in to day's Straits Budget, the weekly issue of the Straits' Times.
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    102 10 In the Supreme Court, Seremban. before Mr. Justice Acton, on Monday an appeal was heard in a case in which Leong Hup and Leong Kau were, at Kuala Pilah, fined $100, or two months' rljjorous imprisonment and $300. or four months' rigorous imprisonment, respectively, on a charge of rioting at
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      THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.
      102 10 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir.— lt has come to my knowledge that there i< in existence a lodge of the Theosophical Society in Singapore. As 1 nm interested in Theosophical literature, would any of your readers or the Secretary of the Society's Lodge let DM
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      THE BOOK MERAH.
      65 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,- I was glad to notice your remarks re omissions of names in the directory.' Two friends if mine, one a rw ldeal for over 14 years and the other a resident of eight years, have never had the distinction
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      CHANDU SALES.
      86 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, My mother is an opium sninker and on many occasions has bought chandu much underweight. I think it is the duty of the Government to investigate the sale of the drug in all depot.;. I am wondering whether th r
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    Clowns' Union.
    157 10 Funny Men of France Organise. Paris The clowns of Paris circuses discarded their baggy trousers, paint and tame rabbits, and, with the appearance of serious men at the w<>r!d, met in a small office in the centre of the city and formed themselves into a trade union. The
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    LONDON MARKETS.
    339 10 William Jacks and C in their report dated London February IC. state: All r, arkets have been firm duping the past week, and the carry-over of eight months constructional iron and steel work in the United States does not look like the setback in trade there which has
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    64 10 The Raffles Library bai basil presented with a copy of the New Zealand Official Year Book, 1927. Thin comprehensive and informative work, in addition to chapters on the history, constitution and administration of the country, givtslatistical data relating tn education, public health, labour condition.*, mining, agriculture, fisheries, etc. The volume
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    FINANCE AND INDUSTRY.
    1295 11 Hopefulness the Order Of The Day. Letter from London By A. W. S. A. W. s.. writing fiiMD London iiikI> i <l;it" February says: 1 1 < 1 1 >. :u!n( is the order of th- daw The eeal trade ana abnaat r■IIImil a»l'\ ity, th« iron
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    Australian Murdered.
    226 11 Slabbed to Death in Siamese Hotel. A :<v rt Eran Tumpnt ttataj that an Australiaa lias btun anudawd at Sun;r.'i Golok. X tppMtl that on March ;i, Mr. Harford, a circs* troop* aMaagar, anivad by th>; Siamese lailway at Sungci Qalofc at o.:iu in tho rranail As there
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    AFFORESTATION.
    271 11 Educational Efi'nrt In New Zealand. After having spirit several weeks la an Inspection ot forestry in Victoria aad the ;ii<:- official buajnei ili>Director of Forestry it: New Zealand' (Mr. L. Macintosh Ellfai), on urr v.-.l in Sydney, c pn ned hi nisi! t 1 as dtfMtnt in, ;i-.:nK an
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    Records on Film.
    93 11 An interestiriK invention was shown reCCBtb at the BtMrWMHM, in Pari*. by ProftsSOY Permit, head of the Phonetic Ir.sritute. talking machine record on ;i film instead of on a d\<?. The fiim roll f 40 yard- i;i lenpth eaa take as much as 40 ordinary iiis.-s, and
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    STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
    460 12 Par Value. Company. £1 Abaco 2/ Allagar £1 Anglo-Malay £1 Ayer Kuning £1 Benteng 2/ Banteng Consolidated £1 Batu Caves il Batu Tiga, 2/ Bekoh 2/ Bertam Consolidated 2/ Brieh £1 Bidor 2/ Bikam 2/ Brooklands 2/ Bukit Cloh 2/ Bukit Mertajam £1 Bukit Rajah 2/
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      244 12 t ''Plais jgtii That is why it pays to he sptcific Bm ft^A vhtn oidttti.fi your wiinky Hf JB^ p- "'^S: k /af*"^- J JerM MSffiV //7 I \> X S WM MBS T'l* peculiar fact that many men choose llflk^M Wb MJJJJU A their «-hiO:y blindfold, as it were,
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      784 13 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be receive.! Nt the Resident Councillor* Office, up to nnuu uf March 31. IMT, for the lease of the .V w l.eat House, Malacca. Every person applying for a form of Tender will l»e required to deposit the sum of Fifty Dollar* with the Coloniul Treasury
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      2311 14 Assets over $7,500,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $27,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlement*) HEAD OFFICE i Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFTICE M, Old Jewry. JB.C. The Company has aSO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance
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      828 14 AUCTION SALE OK SINGAPORE TOWN PROPERTIES. At Messrs. t'hoong Koon Seng A Ccs saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, Singapore. on Wednesday, March 23, 1927, to p.m. Lots 1 to 6. Valuable 999 years' leasehold land iind nhophouso premises known as Nos 5 to 10, Mulubar Street, Singapore, areas HI to
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      260 15 ALWAYS AHEAD! Great Reduction in Prices I Model 509 7 H.P. 2 seater $1,600 ,j Model 509 7 H.P. 4 seater $1,750 i Model 503 12 H.P. 5 seater $2,300 ITALASIA LTD. Sole Importer* 189. ORCHARD ROAD. Lovs-cost Transportation -i^khi.UM.jtmuMiinisfc. lvLJ|V\ EwV^kSj > •."wfr, I*l** I J FEDERATED MOTORS SINfiAI'ORE.
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      315 15 JL JLIC I 'ICW vC?ia. 111 1 Ik PEOPLE have always wanted to say that they drove a V^"^ Hupmobile. It meant that they were possessed of refined taste, of discrimination, with a sound business faculty for O recognizing sound value. But many also wanted to drive a Six. There
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      158 16 BUY DIRECT FROM THE Manufacturer of Jewelleries and direct Importer of Diamonds You will Save Money, Get Newest Designs, NEW TIP-TOP WATCHES True Time Tellers. Low Prices. Prompt Service. ISMAIL A. RAHEEM Jeweller and Diamond Merchant. Phone 2292. Telegram THAIMA. 1 W uAol itiuli I PIPES RAIN WATER SANITARY WORK.
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      427 16 LATEX CUPS 10 o/.. size PORCELAIN and EARTHENWARE IN STOCK. LEE KIM SOO. 40, HIGH STREET. The most successful "First NoveP'\ issued in 1926 was Owen Rutter's "Sepia" Seven Editions were printed OWEN RUTTER'S New Novel CHANDU CHANDU is a story of the opium traffic in the Far Enst, its
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