The Straits Times, 8 June 1927

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    HOME LETTER.
    2275 2 »Bill and the Solemn Covenant. By Our Special Correspondent. London, May 12. The second reading of the Trad---Disputes Bill was carried by 38G votes •K^in^t I" 1 The Labour Party, obedient in the tactics pursued in the House of Commons, has announced Us determination t > cany the
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      298 2 «i QUALITY gWM I E^m CENTRES HERE mWm ■Bk^^A JhcLt hy f"?' tC b fl^F sssssnsPj wFQm L ordering your whisky I B iM TTin pfru'.iar fact that many men chooee U&i^H -12UH 1 their whisky blindfold, as it vrere, while othen Ydsß meekly accept that which is offered them.
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      357 2 ENGINE TROUBLE. Man, like niolui -c.i s. are liable to "ensinetroubU." Through lach of sufficient exercise, injudicious entinjc r.n^ drinkihE. neglect of one kind or snother, their internal machinery gets out of order and then the trouble! begin. If your machinery i.i clogged, if you «r« constipated, liverish, bilious, bad-tempered,
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      222 2 $50 ONLY! iv,"'i BBSBSr^" HI It* NOKTH BHIDt.E BOAB. Hijjhilass g ram ophone with double spring motor. Monthly payment system can be arranged for local customers. /^™™*™™™"*^_;.j__l^_**tl^^*j .TZI..TL*' iilsjiM n'lj'i *Tr*"i'~i*~" "T"i i P'or ladies, Petrole Hahn facil- )9 itates waving and permits th? V most elegant coiffure*. For men
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      199 3 *t G% Finer w Podge Brothers Motor Car 4$ tyminßeauty,ComJfortandPejfinmtmce i Still more Dependable A still finer Dodge Brothers Motor Car is ready for your inspection. Many new and vitally important improvements have been added. Only personal examination will give you an idea of what has been accomplished. Read this,
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      229 3 Look **\J-'^R?T\ the Feus that Prominent Travelers Carry Nearly 8 out of 10 are the Black-tipped Lacquer-red barker Duofold Ceo. S. Parker /i DUOFOLD J PHI Men are first won to Parker Duofold by the rare RtfUj beauty of its black-tipped Lacquer-red barrel. CIS YEAR POINT 7 NON BkbAKABLE |H,
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      852 3 IN THE ESTATE OF HENRY JAMES HUNT (DECEASED) Pursuant to Section 25 (1) of Ordinance No. 144 (Trustees). NOTICE is hereby given that all penons having any claims or demands against the Estate of Henry James Hunt (Deceased), laic of x Malacca, employed as a Government Rubber Restriction Officer, who
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      689 3 PERAK TURF CLUB 1927 SUMMER MEETING. Official Programme. FIRST DAY.— Sat., July 9, 1927. SECOND DAT.— Toes.. July 12. 1927. THIRD DAY— Thai*., July 11, 1927. FOUTH DAY.— S«t., July 16, 1927. FIFTH DAY— Mon., July 18, 1927. RACES First and Fourth Days 2.30 p.m. Second, Third and Fourth Days
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      510 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CAftCO SERVICES PsTNLNSCLAB AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. UNDEB CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAB EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWABDS FROM LONDON FOB CHINA AND JAPAN Tonniff* in* Spore KALYAN 9,100 June 9 MACEDONIA 11.000 June
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      657 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA). TO LONDON Naplss, Marseille. London, Antwerf aai Rotterdam Vessel* Tonnage Da* Bail HAKONE MARU 10.G00 Jan* 10 SUWA MARU 11.000 June 28 14 KUSIUMI MARU 11.000 July 7 8 HAKO/AKI MARU 10.500 July 21 tl lIAKUSAN MARU 10.500 Aug. 4 6 •KITANO MARU
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      560 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE THB OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL BTHAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN— GENOA, MARSEILLES. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH
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      464 4 THE SIAM STEAM lAV. GO, LTI. (Incorporated in Slam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kemaman, Kretay, Trenggana, Kelantaa, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Laeoa, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chompon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure MAI. INI In port June 8 VALAYA June 13 June 15 PRACHATIPOK June 20 June 22 The Steamers aro fitted
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      543 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. GO. OF DATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 30 10. with sub-eonn*-etioiis j to Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau I of Java. All
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      402 4 I DURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly sailing* by the well known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and [the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,51* tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins
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      437 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) "KLI.EUMAN LINE PASSENGKR AND IT.KIOIIT SEKVIv*: TO TIIK DUTRD KINCIiOM ANU < INENT FRLK.IiT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Ja^n Due Spore U. CITY OF CHESTER June 9 8 8 KAIiINCA July G HOMEWARDS For Marseilles, Havre. London,
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      449 5 STATE SHIPPINI SERVICE M.S. KANGAROO Due Singapore July IS FOR FREMANTLE, WA. For particular* regarding passage and freight rates, apply to McAMSTER CO, LTD. lOLLAR STEAMSHIP USE BOTJND-THE-WOBLD PABSENGEB AND FREIGHT IKYICB BOSTON and NEW YORK via POET SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA a»« MARSEILLES. 38 Day* to Boatoa 1 141
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      554 5 INOO-GHINA STEAB HAY COMPANY, LIMITED. (laaorporated In Hong Eeag) Dlr«n Service to JAVA tU HONO atONO AMOY and SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA via PENANG from SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on through Bill* of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amor, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtae Port*. Formosa, th* Philippine*, ate. FOR PENANG AND
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      523 5 STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPU "NEDERLAND" ROnERDAMSCHE LLOYD Sailings from Singapore of the STOOMV. MIJ. "NEDERLAND" to GENOA, SOUTHAMPTON, AMSTERDAM via Rdawan Dell. Sabang, Colombo and Algiera. TRINS DER NEDERLANDEN June 17 VONDEL July 1 J. P. COEN July 16 PRINSES JULIANA July 29 P. C. HOOFT Au«. 12 KOMNGIN DER NEDERLANDEN Aug.
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      81 5 rjiTT»rTfTTT l ii it, n 1 j SILVERSLIDE" Plastic Metallic Packing FOR ALL PURPOSES. ONE SIZE OF PACKING FOR ALL SIZES OF GLANDS. With this material there is no waste when repacking as new "SILVERSLIDE" can be added to that remaining in the gland. Write for full particulars to the
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      699 6 GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert and Rrncoolen Streets. jVrom Friday, June 3 to Thursday, June 9, 1927. NHHaTLY at 9 H. C. WITWEKS Bi(» New Second Series of FIGHTING BLOOD Starring- (ieorgo O'ilara. Rounds 5 ard 6. Eve asked the serpent Cleopatra thouzht so Solomon waa a wine man rut sometimes
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      458 6 Victoria Theatre THE AMATEUR GENTLEMAN By JEFFREY FARNOL Featuring RICHARD BARTHELMESS will positively commence Friday Next. June 10 AND NIGHTLY AT 9.30 Booking now open at LITTLE'S. Popular Prices $2, $1. MATINEE Saturday, June 11, at 5.15 p.m. POSITIVELY THE LAST TWO NIGHTS PAVILION From Thursday, June 2 lo Thursday,
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      320 6 COUPON To MALAYAN P. C. CROSSWORDS No. S3. POST OFFICE Box No. 286, KIAI.A I.IMI'IK. I enclose a* entrance- frer-) for rnc'osed attempts (Crossword Puzzle No. S3) sntl agree tv the Kules. I nominate as my Charity Name Address SOLUTION OF COMPETITION NO. S2. CLI'ES ACROSS: 1 C'nmp 4 Siyte
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      53 6 TO-NIGHT AT THE TO-NIGHT NEW WORLD SHOWS Various Attractions including Chine** Wayang, LOW SYE TOH. THE CITY OPERA will present Sheik Abdullah'* Exciting Hindustani Play I'YARKE IHJTLEE GET QUICK WITH VOl X BOOKINGS lor Inche Mohamed Huron's New Arabian Play, ZAMI AFFENDI. Max*?, better a*4 MM exciting than uny of
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      397 6 Malayan Personal Charity Crosswords No. S3o $200 and a donation of $25 to your pet Charity. $200 must be won. First entry $1, additional entries 50 cts. each. Latest date for posting, Tuesday, June 14, 1927. Solution in this paper Wednesday, June 15, 1927. RESULTS Wednesday, June 22, 1927. CLUES
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    213 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, June 8 Singapore Hifh Water, 368 a.m., 7J, 8.54 p.m., 7.1. Football, Div. I: SRC. v. Malaya, Stadium. Cricket: Australians v. S. Ma'aya, Seremhnn. Thursday. June 9 Singapore High Water, 616 a.m., 68, 6.50 p.m., 7.4. Football, Div. 1 Dukes v. R.A. Cricket Australians v.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    273 7 W*dn«ada; .lune 8. Ships alongnidr the Whan-ea or expected to arrive. KEITFX HARBOUR. lUia Wharf Ugttaf LoliKo, Lch. Lady Cuillcmnril. Enterprise, Ha I ilypso, Simbnng, Sri Tunda, Selantinc Sin Khcn;: St<t. Will o The Wtop. <il Wh«rf Nil a' Wh.-.j f Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. laiijonc
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    119 7 To-day Boogkalia, liah and Pakan Uaroe Van Hogandorp) 3 p.m llanka Island, Pladjoe and Palcraharig i Vi.n Swoll) S p.m itlinjoe, Pangfcal Pbiaag and Ililliton (Edendalc) 4 p.m S»O*h-Easl Born** d'atrast 4 p.m A'namba and Natuna Islands (Scott l'arley) 4 p.m Janaa and Korea llfinnonl .0 p.m
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    37 7 Hy M»lw,. P. < H.iufi Amjuunv IJtirfu .1 jinnui S'poro I inid.iii Mhv I M»y May Hay H Mhv 4 M y an M.iy n Junr I May U June -I May 13 Jurn. c
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    260 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, June 8. )n London. Bank 4 m/t 2'« 1/16 Demand 2/3 23/32 Piivatc 3in, credit 2/4 9/,a2 On New York, Damand 66 Private 90 d/e 67* On France, Bank T.T. 1411 On India, Bank T.T. 153 Vi On Hon«c Kcng, Bank T.T. 11 Vi n.c.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    61 7 DAILY PRICKS CURRENT 12 o'clock noon June 8. Tone of Market Steady. Latest Cable: Lon.ion Spot Bfaeel la. 7's<l. |mt lb. New York Spot Sh;*?t (J. cents B9M per lb. t.S.S. equal lo Standard, Q.C.F. itai.-iard R.S.S. on Tender Spot Juno July-Sept. Oct.-I)r.. Jan.-Mai(h
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      389 7 Issue Val. I'd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 57/- 58/U a Baiiprin Tin 32/- 33/6 1 1 Batang Fadang U.70 0.73 £1 £1 Chenderianf? 23 A> 24/6 £1 £1 Eastern Siam 2:$/- 21/II il Haad Yai M/l 28/'J 1 1 Hitam Tin LM 1.10 1 1 Hong Fatt
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      GENERAL.
      173 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 4.18.0 5.0.0 1 1 Central Engino 0.90 0.95 1 1 Cycle Carriage 1.03 1.10 ti -il F.. Smeltinc Co. 10.2") 19.7:5 i "> Krascr Xeave 1K.50 18.75 100 100 Hammer Co. 181.00 186.00 Hk. 125 125 H. A S.
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      DEBENTURES.
      100 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 6% 15% p.m. S'pore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c. $555,000 110 115 S'pore Municipal 5 p.c. 1,878,000 of 1901 par. 5 prem. S'pore Municipal 4V6 p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par. S'pore Municipal -1 '-j p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par. S'pore Municipal 4
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      396 7 Fraa«r and Co. and l.j-all and Fvatf« (notaUona. To-d«y> Pticm l >H:<rr Lyall Co. Kvatt. Ailrnhy ($1) LM &Med.tJl Ml Alor Gajah :i.<.:> :!.7.> LM 2.80 A. Hitam ($1) 1.55 4.65 cd. 1.10 l.iiO A. Kuninjr (SI) 0.80 0.85 o.Bf> O.UO Am. Malay ($2) 4.40 4.50 cd. 4.40
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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      DEATHS
      130 7 Mi. CHUA BOON CHUAH.-At No. 127, River Val'cy Road, at 1M a.m. on June 7, 1927, aged 04 years. Deceased lc»ven a widow, five sons (Mcr.srr.. (hi;:i .100 Tong, Chua Jo* Kang, Chun Jno Say, Chun Jon Kirn and Chun Poh koor. >, live daughters, three sons-iii-inw. two oaughters-in-law
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      471 7 GREAT REDUCTION on ALL THE PRICES MARKED on JEWELLERY and WATCHES at RENE ULLMANN, the place where BUYING means INVEST. RENE ULLMANN L. Hiffh Street. Phone 2461 SINGAPORE. TAKE IT FROM ME, YOU will see soon The Biggest Comedy of the Year. TAKE IT FROM ME REGINALD DENNY The King
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      24 7 STOP PRESS IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY THAT PRESENT BE IT SILVER OR GOLD from FRANKEL BROTHERS (Watch Oar AdU. on Page 16).
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      31 7 USED CARS. Car. Condition. Price. SWIFT Cood si, ioo WILLYS-KNIGHT Excellent 51.200 >H TON BRtKKWAY do. $2,450 SINGER Good 5 850 GRAY Excellent 700 Cycle Carriage Co., (1926) LIMITED OBCHAJD BOAU.
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      958 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Ad\i»., s*c page 16. WANTS, FOR SAI,E. ETTC. CLERK'S POSITION at Gunonc Pulai is now filled. Other applicants thanked. LOST. April last at ITakan Mnti, platinum di -.motul rng Kinder will be rewarded $70 Apply 824, Slroits Times. FOB BALE, BSIMSmAD PIANO, splendid e<r,!.t<n. Owner leaving
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      649 7 TRADE MARK WIIEUKAS wr. HEI.I.S POfUTE AND EVERITK COMPANY LIMITED, of 59'j, Oalllll »art Street, London, England. Manufacturers, nrc the lawful proprietors of the Trade Mark consisting of the word POILITE AND WHEREAS we are entitled to the exclusive use thereof in the Straits Settlements ax applied to or employed
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      69 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Handling Kerbau Station. (K> (auMrsy of (.ovrrnmrnl Health Wli.r.) Fur llii- M MniirH rndiiiK nt Midnight on June 7. Dm. \l ,v ihada Irmperatarc 90JF. m.i. Iim.Ic Irmperatarc 7.VJ K Ncu »h«k temperature Rl.4 F Viax. sun radiation IMJF Mill. Rra»s ra<liati..n 78JBF. Kca temperature 82 K. Heu
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    The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8. THOSE MOSQUITO BUSES.
    1179 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8. THOSE MOSQUITO BUSES. According to the President of th? Singapore Municipality it was last September he first realised that something had to be done about the citv'3 mosquito fleet of motor buses. Sinct this realisation, six months have passed i.nd nothing material haj eventuated.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    188 8 Mr. R. P. Brash is appointed an UnofleJal Member cf Federal Council during the absence on leave of the Hon. Mr. J. H. Rich. Commander Luigi Nejrrone. Italian Consul in Singapore, and Madame Luiei Ncyrone, arrived in Kuala Lumpur from Singapore on Monday. Mr. E. C. Richards
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    18 8 The deliveries of coal from Enggor Coal Syndicate's colliery during the month o: May amounted to 1,806 tons.
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    20 8 We are informed that North Taiping Tin have declared an interim dividend o 10 per cent, payable on June 22.
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    23 8 The next cinema show will be held ir the V.M.C.A. hall on Friday at 8.30 p.m An excellent pr 'gramme has been arranged
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    33 8 We have received from the Ministry oi Commerce and Communications, Bangkok a copy of the English edition of the Record. It is published quarterly and deals with the commerce and de"e'opment of Siam.
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    37 8 Dr. J. R. Jacob, Assistant Su.-geon Government Pcthological Department. Penang, was entertained hy the Cevloniso ommunity to a farewell dinner at the Station Hotel, Penang. on Moiidav aight on the eve of his transfer t I Ma'acca.
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    51 8 Through the courtesy of his Government Captain C. J. Perkins, Deputy Surveyoi General F.M.S. and S. S., arrived at Jesselton by the Kajang on May 26 to givo the B. N. Borneo Government the benefit of his advice on the re-organisation of the Survey Department and a scheme of trigonometrical
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    64 8 The annual general meeting of the Johore Planters' Association will be bs.d in the Johore Civil Service Club. Johorv Bahru. on Sunday next a; 1O.:'O c.ir.. Several important matters arising out el the past year's operations will be diseaaaad and a full attendance is desired. The association have issued an
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    73 8 The vernacular papers at Hong Ko:v report that the strike of the workers in the Nanyang Tbacco Company has been settled, and the Chinese correspondent of the Daily Press states it is generally believed that all the Hong Kong employees of the Company who are now in Canton will shortly
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    71 8 11m Malay Mail states that ths ease in which Mr. Thurr.boosamy, nenhrw of Mr. K. T. Canapathy I'illai, of Kaala Lumpur, is suing him for his father"? .shares in the estate of the late Mr. Thnm boosamy, valued at about $1,000,000. was mentioned in the Kuala Lumpur Boareme Court yesterday
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    82 8 Wonderful pluck was displayed by tli" victim of a venomous bla"k TijTcr saak< Mr. F. French, Curator of the Adelaide snake park. He was demonstrating the :,nake-bite cure when he was suddenly bitten in the arm. He immediately coolly gave an actual example of applying lig.-i-tures and scarifying the wound,
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    94 8 The current issue of the British North Borneo Government Gazette contains the following paragraph We hear that the Courts may have to try an interesting action shortly. It appears that a Chinese was betrothed to a girl and was supposed to marry her at the Consulate-General on Sunday, May 15.
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    114 8 We have received a copy of the Chin-! Architects and Builders Compendium issued at Mex. $5 a c >py from trie publishers at 17 The Bund, Shanghai. It is three years since the first issue of the Compendium appeared, and during that time it has established itself as the local
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    Holiday Tragedy.
    102 8 Young European Planter Shot Dead. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 8. Details of the tragic deuth of a young planter on Arras ICshito, Kual:i Kungsur, show that the dccer.sed, A. H. Morgan, was entertaining two friends during the holidays. They were return-rig to the eetatl through a
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    Counsel Rebuked.
    161 8 Did Not Cough in Police Court For Pleasure. I Mr. C. P. Smith, the Third I'ohcc Magi- strate, is indisposed, and tho cases of that court were taken this morning by Mr. H. R. Bull, tho Second Police Magistrate. I If the crowded court was any indication, .he
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    Queer Exhibits.
    118 8 Bottles, Carrying Poles And Axes in Court. Numerous bottles, carrying poles and an axe were exhibits in a case, before the Second Police Magistrate, -Mr. H. R. bull, tills morning, In which IE Chinese •are charged with unlawful assembly. The ehaiSJS ll a svque! tj an occurrence in
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    London Rubber Stocks.
    29 8 Lewis and Peat's cable from their London office gives .">1 t-ms Increase making the total London rubber stock* at June 7, as revised 07, 111 tOttS.
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    Mails Expected.
    43 8 From ladb-4 ataa, by G. Rouaw. da* it Singapore this afternoon. From China and Japan, by Hakon<! Mara, doe at Singapore to-morrow. lii.in Europe (London mails despatched •n May 19) by Kajula, due al rVnang a.m. on Friday, the 10th iastaat.
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    Robber Prices.
    63 8 Hcnder on. Helm and Company, Inc., Kcw York, Mad us the folfcnrimg cable dated June 7, their quotation! luing in gold dollar cents and closing bid prices Robber exchange sales to day 1,178 tons. June 89.20, July 80.40, August 39.40, September k<>, October 39.90, November, 40.10, December 40.40,
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    Pearson's Fresh Air Fund.
    71 8 Donations to this fund have com.- in very slowly and we ask tkOM who desire to give a sum, how«-vcr small, t<> forward it to the Editor as soon as possilre. AH contributions will ba MBt home for use this summer arid the list will bo
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      62 8 EFFICIENT because it is a machine embodying all the latest improvements RELIABLE because it is a Typically British made machine being solid in construction and made from only the best material. SIMPLE to >e being standard in construction. Simple to obtain having a competitive price. THE Borneo Company, Ltd. (Incorporated
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      54 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 A Wm. Fox Super Production ONE INCREASING PURPOSE in 9 Reels. First Show at 7.30 Wm. Fox Western Drama THE WAR HORSE Featuring BICK JONES in 6 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors BEER The Unbeatable Beverage Sole Agents GUTHRIE CO.,
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      80 8 On Other Pages. P»K«. Honii' I.ittir 2 Finance and Commerce Shipping and tb« Mails 7 Mi-teoroloKi'-al Report 7 (able and Radio News 9 l'untianak (Joid Meeting 9 Sport News 10 Correspondence 10 Tribute to Singapore General Hospital 1<» County Cricket Results .10 Whipping Disliked 10 To-day's Sharp Market 10 Finance
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    SOVIET MINISTER MURDERED.
    347 9 Shot by Young Russian Monarchist. SCENE IN WARSAW I STATION. Russia Accuses Poland Of Negligence. [REUTER TF.LF.GRAM] London, June 7. Warsaw A jreVßg Russian Monarchist Irsd :t revolver at Voikow, the Soviet Minister to Poland, BS the latter was If I lilt for Moscow. The Minister simiinibod
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    Colonial Institute.
    53 9 International (iatherinjj Opens At The Haffue. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, June 7. The Hague The Prince Consort, as President, apcatd the nineteenth session ft the International Colonial Institute in the Peace Palace. Ihe conference is attended by 42 delepates, including representatives of Britain, Hoi bind, France, Japan, the United
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    Lindbergh Honoured.
    51 9 Presentation of the Langlcy Medal. [rkutm telegram] London, June 7. New York The Langlcy Medal, which, since it was instituted in lilOtf, has been ri*M to only four persons the Wright Brotlwn, < urtiss and the Frenchman F.ifftl— has been awarded to Col. Lindluith by the Smithsonian Institution
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    Dr. Stresemann.
    38 9 [TRANS-OCEAN SERVICE] Berlin, June 6. M. rhicherin will see Dr. Stresemann at Radpn-Baden to-day. Dr. Stri-Hcmann has wired to the League i I Nations insisting that the question of Meniel W discussed at the June session.
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    Charabanc Disaster.
    20 9 [TRANS-OCEAN SERVICE] Berlin, June fi. Kiirht workmen were killed through a charabanc falling down a precipice near Verona.
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    BOMBSHELL TO BOMBAY.
    274 9 Effect of the Protection Decision. Does Not Directly Affect Lancashire. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, June 7. A representative meeting of employers organisations engaged in the Lancashire cotton industry met to-day in Manchester to consider the report of the Indian Tariff Board on the cotton textile industry's demand
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    YANGTSE TRADE CHAOS.
    156 9 No Change of Resumption At Present. Spirit of Lawlessness Met Everywhere. [REUTER F\R EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai. June 7. Hankow A group of British business men have returned frjm Ichang, whither tfcajr wer.t to investigate the possibility of resuming the Yanjrtse trade beyond Hankow. They recommend that conditions
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    France and Communists.
    81 9 [HAVAS TELEGRAM.] Paris, June 7. At Angers, speaking at the inauguration of a war memorial. M. Barthou, Minister of Justin, eulogised the national union and laid stress on the entire confidence and admiration of members of the Government regarding M. Poincare. He added that the Cabinet would
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    Exchanges.
    80 9 [BKITISU IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, June 7. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.12%. Athens 366. Berlin 20.49 V 4. Bombay Is. 5 63-6-Jd. Brussels 34.96. Bucharest 807 1 Buenos Aires 47 11-16. Copenhagen 18.17. Geneva 25.25. Helsingfors 192%. Hong Kong 2s. %d. Lisbon 2 7-16. Madrid 2K. Milan 87.78. New York
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    BRITAIN AND EGYPT.
    227 9 Pessimistic Rumours In Cairo. Reply to Lord Lloyd Not Acceptable. [reutcr telegram] London, June 7. Cairo There are pessimistic rumours in connection with the Anglo-Egyptian dispute over the Egyptian Army. The Egyptian reply to the British note was handed to Lord Lloyd on the 3rd inst. The
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    LABOUR CONFERENCE.
    251 9 Mr. Chu's Remarkable Speech. Called to Order by The Chairman. [REUTCR TELEGRAM] London, June 7. Geneva Mr. Chao Hsin Chu made a remarkable speech at the Labour Conference and was called to order by the chairman owing to the political character of some of his utterances. He stated
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    Divorce Bill for Colonies.
    182 9 Private Measure Introduced In The Commons. London, May 18: The Divorce Jurisdiction (Overseas Domicile) Bill has been introduced, as a private measure, in the House of Commons. Its object is to confer upon the Court? of Great Britain jurisdiction over certain cases in respect of the
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    CHAMBERLIN WELCOMED.
    327 9 Enthusiastic Reception In Berlin. Will Make Flying Tour Of Europe. [reuteb tilegrav] London, June 7. Berlin Lieut. Chamberlin arrived at Tempelhof Aerodrome this evening in the Columbia, amid the cheers of 50,000 people. The Columbia was escorted by fourteen aeroplanes. The airmen, prior to landing, cruis?d over the
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    Ban on Indian Students.
    210 9 Colour Question in Scotland's Capital. London, May 2f. Mr. Rahman, Secretary of the Edinburgh Indian Association, has telegraphed to L.ord Slamfordham, Private Secretary to the King, conveying greetings to His Majesty on the occasion of Kmpirc Day, but regretting the colour ban under which His Majesty's
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    Auction Bridge-New Style.
    163 9 American System Favoured By Portland Club. London, May 27 By a majority, the Portland Club approved of the suggestion to adopt the American system of majority bidding at auction bridge, whereby the number of tricks bid counts against the value of tricks in a suit bid. Thus
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    DEFENCE OF PEKING.
    239 9 Possibility of U. S. Legation Withdrawing. Attack on Legations Thought Unlikely. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai. June 7. Peking There is apparently still serious possibility of the United States Lega ion evacuating Peking if the Fengticners withdraw. It is understood that General Smedlcy Butler, who arrived here
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    FLIGHT TO SINGAPORE.
    150 9 Capt. Cave Brown-Cave In Command. Squadron-Leader Livock Also Coming. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, June 7. Group-Captain H. M. Cave Brown-Cave wiil be commander, and Squadron-Leader G. E. Livock second in command of the flyinjr boats in the flight to Singapore and Australia, via the Dutch East Indies. It
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    25 9 Mr. D. Sutherland has passed his examination for Master, mercantile marine. Board of Trade. He is a student of the Nautical Academy, Sailors' Institute. Singapore.
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    PONTIANAK GOLD.
    1277 9 Mr. Peck's Statement At Annual Meeting. Adjourned for Mr. Wilson To Attend. The annual general meeting of the Pontianak Gpld Dredging Concos3ions Ltd., was he!d yesterday at Raffles Hotel, the chairman, Mr. H. N. Ferrers, presiding. There were also present Mr. F. C. Peck, who has been appointed
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      The Australians' Tour.
      340 10 Match Against South Malaya At Seremban. The fourth Match of th* Australians' tour started to-day at Seromban, where the Australians Mat Souih Malaya. Th«! foil iwin>r represent Soutn Malaya Ca.pt. C. H. Coiitfiion, R. T. Foster, N. J. A. Foster (capt.), 1. C. Green, D. R. A.
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      Singapore Football.
      347 10 Dukes Defeat Chinese Second String. The S.C.K.A. kWMed eleven lost a crucial match al ihe Stadium yesterday when ihe Dukes defeateJ them in a second division match by three goals to one. The rhino— WWW the name in promising style: ami before it had been in progress tor
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      Professional Tennis.
      62 10 Reported Intentions of Tilden And Johnston. [Reuter Telegram.] London, June 7. X< m York The professional tennis promoter I'yie propkMoM that Tilden and Johnston, in addition to noted Frenchmen, will turn professional before the end of the year. Accredit.*! sporting authorities do not believe thai Tilden will listen
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      Boy Walley's Success.
      250 10 Wins in First Round in San Francisco.' Htm Ii:. l.n n received of the' first c ontest in the United Spates of Boy Walley, Malayan flyweight champion. wh'j \vi nt to the land where boxers eet tbe biggwl MM! in search of fame and fcrtum. The h\-h:
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      V.M.C.A. Sports.
      342 10 Results of Preliminary Heats. The preliminary heats of the V.M.C.A. sports were held yesterday and the following qualified to compete in the finals which take place on Saturday, June 11:—1 Junior B, 78 yards. Heat 1 Phoa Thai Seng, Teo Ah Kow, Nai Whatt H"u. Time 8 2/8
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      Swimming.
      17 10 There will be B 40 yards breast stroke race al th> .Swimming Club on Sunday morning.
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    TIN RETURNS.
    151 10 Lingui Tin.— Sluicing MM piculs, tributers 20.82 piculs, total 811J0 piculs. Bundi Tin Dredging.— Hours run t>2«, tubic yards treated bV»,000, recovery ot tin ore IWfi piculs. estimated value s:;],l 1. Goneng Consolidated.— l,2oo piculs. Tekka.— soo piculs. Tekka Tai ping.— l.ooo picuU. Pengkalen.— Dredge 4:!0. tribute in
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    RUBBER RETURNS.
    104 10 Anglo-Sumatra. 85.G72 lbs. Asahan.— 6l,soo lbs. Bah Lia5.— 162,857 lbs. 11i1a.— 74,300 lbs. Central Sumatra. 37,535 lbs. East Asiatic— 2o7,92B lbs. Jimah.— 2o,oo3 lbs. Kuala Kangsar Plantations.— 7s,s7B lbs, Langkat.— sl,6oo lbs. Mt. Austin (J0h0re).— 235,341 lbs. Mendaris.— l6o,o94 lbs. Mandai-Tekong.— ll,B69 lbs. N V. R. Maat. Si
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    88 10 The Contralto «f Labour, with the aDi>ii\ I of Urn Uef Secretary to Government, luts prescribed a rate of 50 cents cur dia hi h tin- late at which a resident manager sha I pay the expenses of the rvnintenanre i>n<l treatment of h labourer i:i .1 flrvernniPMl hospital, subject
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      A PLEA FOR PURE MILK.
      80 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I concur with every word of the correspondence appearing in yours of June 6 under A Plea for Pure Milk, by Anti-Germ Milk, and express my best thanks to him for having brought to the notice of
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    Left Without Bail.
    106 10 An Alleged Assault in a Toddy Shop. On b case being called before the Second Police Magistrate, Mr. H. R. Bull, this morninc in which three Tamils aiv charged in connection with an alleged assault in a toddy shop at Rochore Canal Read, Court Inspector Johnson stated
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd
      80 10 Singapore, June 8. Rubber.— Local 68 cents per lb., steady. London.— Tin 1288 15s. Rubbers.— Shares dull. Amal. Malays 4.45-4.50, Baseetts 1.20-1.27H, Utan Simpans 4-4.20, Sungei Bagans 3.85-3.95 ex, Hamilton? 3.95-4.10. Mining. Shares steady. Tejas 295. 6d.303. 3d., Hong Fatts 1.16 offers at 1.20. Mambaus lM\k-\.*l\k,
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      Rose Macphail and Co.
      97 10 Singapore, June 8. Rubber.— ls. 7Hd. hid. down. Local 68 cents. Tin. £288 15s. 2s. 6d. up. Mining.— Kuchai 2.05-2.10. Kuyoh 1.52^-1.60. Malaya Consolidated 1.221.25. North Taiping 1.22-1.25. Pctaling 4.62H-4.70. Puteh 1.20-1.25. Rahman Hydraulic 2.62 M -2.70. Ulu Piah 1.325I.3TVi. Talam 1.38-1.42. Rantau Pref. 2.05-2.10. Ulu
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    Property Sale.
    207 10 The following Singapore properties were sold by auction at tho saleroom of Cheong Koon Spng and Co., :J0 Chulia Street, on May 11, 18, 25 and June 1:—1 Freehold lands at Cuscadcn Road, 19,002 sq. ft., Mr. Lim Yong Teck, at 45 cents per sq. ft. $8,550.90 off
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    Passengers.
    192 10 The following passengers from the Straila nulled for borne by the Aeneas yesterday Commdr. nmi Mrs. W. L. Grut. Mm. Burghsrdt, P. S. watts, W. M. Cochrane. H. Linirurd, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. H. Cutler. Mr and Mrs. W. T. L. Follry, F. A. Tro.lopc A C. Baird,
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    Whipping Disliked.
    133 10 Accused Prefers Longer Period In Gaol. Two Chinese, Tej Hong and Ong Chek, were produced in the District Court beIOTC ->Ir. N. D. Mudie yesterday afternoon, charged with being in possession of two daggers. Chief Court Inspector R. W. Meredith, who prosecuted, said that six men were arrested
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    Baronet Committed.
    152 10 Story of Incident in Lonely Wood. London, May 21 Spruce and alert Sir Gerard Maxwell-Willshire, Bt, surrendered his bail at Maidstone to-day. The prosecuting Counsel detailed the events alleged to have taken place on May 12. Miss Jean Olds, (riving evidence, said she mot Sir Gerard first at
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    Just Sentences.
    136 10 Strong Comment in Blackmail Case. London, May 25 This is the worst case of its kind in my 25 years' experience," declared the Lord Chief Justice, at the Old Bailey, in passing sentence in the Captain blackmail case. Brown was sentenced to eight years' penal servitude, Joseph Maples
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    MIROVITCH AND BORISSOFF.
    235 10 Weil-Known Artistes to Tour Malay States. The noted pianist Alfred Mirovitch and the equally gifted violinist who accompanies him, Josef Borissoff, are to tour up-country, visiting Malacca and then Kuala Lumpur and other -places. The audiences which will hear them will enjoy most delightful music, for the
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    140 10 A Hindustani play by Shaik Abdullah will be staged at the City Opera this evening. A fast action picture starring the popular Hoot Gibson is being shown at the Surma. It is a Universal Jewel production entitled The Silent Rider. An added attraction is Red Hot Leather, featuring
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    28 10 In I match consisting of doubles and G iinrlr..i lirt-.vfon the dcylan^ Badmin'oli Parts and the Diehard Badminton Party, the former won by I doubles hihl I uinglcs.
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    The Singapore Hospital.
    1008 10 Striking Tribute by Scottish Visitor. The following article by the Key. D. T. L'urns appeared in the Edinburgh Evening News For upwards of -1 years it has been my privilege to have been closely associated officially with the splendid public services rendered by uur City Hospital in
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    COUNTY CRICKET.
    712 10 Lancashire Easily Overcome Yorkshire. Hammond Scores 255 Runs In One Match. [Reuter Telegram.] London, June 7. The following arc the results of matches begun on Saturday Essex Win Easily. Lcyton Kssex'beat Worcestershire by 179 runs. Batting first, Kssex compiled the safe score of 300. Russell mide 84 and
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    92 10 The police on Ma- 21 raided the Olley Fowling Hub, Yorkshire, from which a Peiliv Swoop under Ihe designation "Otlry Derby Mutual Subscription Fund was being run, and seized two xacksful of letters which arrived that morning by nail and account books. Uritton, the riub's McraterjTi was arrested and charged
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    FINANCE AND INDUSTRY.
    1553 11 The Economic Conference And Free Trade. Notes by A. W. S. A. W. s., writing under data May h, say- 1 am not i|uite sure whether or ii t one should describe the Economic Conference, now befog held at Geneva under the auspices of th<- League of
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    Mr. E. C. Watson.
    279 11 Application to Join Straits Bar (i ranted. I'ioin Our Own Correspondent). Pvnani;. June 7. The application of Mr. E. C. Watson, formerly Judicial Commissioner, Perak, for admission as an ndvocate and solicitor, Straits Settloimnts, was heard by Mi-. Justice Sproule to-day. Mr. de Uuriatte, secretary of
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    Municipal Affairs.
    150 11 The I*r»vision and Control Oi Ambulances. Action taken a j sseetisw rf ••mniittee No. the Municipal Commission held ii .hmc' l, inclnded the foDowfaut Decided to inform Government that the Commissioners aiv of opinion that the provision and control ol ambulances for cceidents should be the function of
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      141 11 THE STEINWAY PIANO Is the instrument of the immortals and is used by all eminent Musicians to-day. Come in, we will be pleased to demonstrate this superb instrument. S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. Who goes there? In this illustration is a bottle of Saudeman's port, and a bottle
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      317 11 Raffles Hotel DINER DANSANT every Thursday and Saturday, at 8.15 p.m. (Dinner will b« served In the Ball rwia) BATSK GRILL All Grill Room orders are under the personal supervision of the Management. For reservations phone 2920. J. WILLIAMS, Manager. Sea View Hotel The most up-to-date Hotel in the Malay
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    Notes from Java.
    1258 12 Governor-General's Interest In Housing Problem. (From Out Own Correspondent). Batavia, May 31. H. E. the Governor-General returned last Saturday from his eventful trip to Sourabaya and Semaranfr. Eventful in so lar. that on the way to Sourabaya the collision occurred between the Wega and the "Zeven Provincien."
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      885 12 MALAYAN TRADE. Comparative Statement of Import and Export of Principal Goods. T l"" British Malaya Rtlurn of Foreign Imports and Exports for the month ended April :!0, 1927, is issued by the- K«gistrar of Imports and Exports. The following points should be noted Only articlea imported into or expprt6d out
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      30 12 A MAN'S PRIDE ts his strength »nd Bun of advancing »ge should know how to prMtrv* it. Oar booklet will help «|«4 •«nt fr«« on request Vp Af«s>U RBUCkINER CO.,
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      223 12 Ball-Bearing _E1 Bteel pf|jj j Filing Cabinets j^y^* In every respect the Jjs|^22!2^ \v%? mos t perfect cabinet s= ==^3[ \r in the world. The Engine of the Cabinet is the Suspension on which the drawers jn. The BALL-BEARING Suspension Slides make the drawers of the Roneo Cabinets almost noiseless
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    County Cricket Championship.
    165 13 Lancashire Still Lead the Way. The positions, btctadiag mat .-Kes eoni| kti'd on June :!rd, aie as follows Lancashire Yorkshire l^eicesUT Surrey Not I Kent IVrby Mmhms Susnx ITarwfcfc Bmu \oltlmnK Hun's :il;.niiir(;an BoMTMI [MiMic'i »t*r Worcester l'hiycl Won I 8 I ..7 4 .7 4 i
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    H.E. Sir Hugh Clifford.
    146 13 Farewell Comment by Times Oi Ceylon. 11l a Uadlng article on th departure fniii (\\lon of His Kxcelletuy Sir Hugh Clifford, the Timts of Ceylon Hqn Lw kiiiir back over li><- past eiu'hteen months, howevi-r, it would appear that save for the land scheme it is
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    SUGAR IN JAVA.
    69 13 Agreement to Take Over Suzuki Orders. l^ondon, May A tentative atrreement has been reached under which two bunks and two companies will lake ovei the Suzuki Company's obligations to ihc Java Sujrar Trust for orders valued a; approximately 130.000.000 yen. tht-rei.;. Jielpin* to m;>inta n tM present
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    127 13 Programme of drills up to and for June 12. Wednesday, June S, 1.11 p.m., Drill Hall, Machine C.un Platoon, :JO yards Uance, Kevolvtr. Thursday, Juno 9, Ui p.m.. Drill Hall, Machine (iun l'latoon, 30 yards Range, Revolver. Friday, June 10, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.V.C. tiad, Band
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    Story of the Day.
    36 13 Squirr (to tUMt inhabitant): And so' you're 1M) to-day. John. John (heartily) I be that, Squire, !>0 years to-dny. Squire And lived all your life in the village John Not yet. Squire.
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    23 13 As *i" uniU'rsiuml it, what Chinu wants to do is l" rusli the foreigners <"" su can Ul llic Kus.->i«uis in. American LinMstwnrar^ J
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      75 13 LATHES, SHAPING AND DRILLING MACHINES, Etc., Etc. CATALOGUES AND PRICES FROM SOLE IMPORTERS The East Asiatic Co., Ltd., (l»eorpr,rat«il In Denmark) SINGAPORE. i Bes3Bsmaußat»a«aaaßifc^sß^^ MASSAGE AND MANICURE r ENHANCING PLAIN FOOD. i m«. sonoda. mi- mahu Ordinary djshes can be made deliciously A MMWM STM ditterent by the use ot
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      446 14 AMets ofer $7,500,000 S.C Assurance in lorce over $27,000,000 The Great Easiem Lite Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorpurated in Straits Suttlementa) S HJLAD omCK i Wlnnhrttar Hooaa. Slngapon. LONDON OFFICE I 82. Old Jewry, K.O. Ite ><nn>»n» baa £20,000 depoaited with the Saprem* Court of Ens Und and compiles vlth the
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      554 14 BANKING THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK (With whkh ia affiliated tha International Banking Corporation). Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. $140,000,000 Head Office 55, WALL STREET, NEW YORK. London Office M, BISHOPSGA'fE, E.C. hn.i.ci.e. of the Bank are establUhed in ARGENTINE, BELGIUk, BRAZIL, CHILE, CHINA, CUBA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
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      504 14 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK \KTH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Eatablished 186S at Amsterdam Autborised Capita) Glda. 60,000,000 (aboat £5,000,000) Paid op Capital Gldi. £5,000,000 (aboat £4,600,000) aids. 24,180,703 io«t £2,000,000) dEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. HRANCH OFFICES THS HAGDI, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEA BKANCHJU BATAVIA. -fEAD OFFICE FOR ABU BRANCH OFFICES .vi' B SAST INDIES Ain^.aau,
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      474 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised «,000,000 CapiUl Subscribed £1 ,800 000 (.spial Paid up £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest m UM6.996 BOARD OF DIRECTORS i 0 t> ,J, J M< R y"«. Chairman. 1n J merBf i? s<l cl)a r'«« i- Han.-bro. J.
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      292 16 By Special Appointment to H.M. the King nf Siam. Eetd. 1872. j RELIABLE SWISS WATCHES f V of every description WE Stock only THE BEST from the most reputable MANUFACTURERS Satisfaction guaranteed in OMEGA, VULCAIN, TAVANNES AND ROTHERHAMS. B. P. De Silva (The Foremost Jeweller) •IS, HIGH STREET. t SINGAPORE.
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      996 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS THE PREPAID charges for WanU, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordinary elosa set type (average six words to line) are P«r line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cents., four ins. 82 cents five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,
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      755 16 SITUATIONS WANTED^ EXPERIENCED ESTATE CLERK AND ACCOUNTANT desire* positio High credenlii.!s. 716, Strait* Times. I MLLET WANTED by reliable Tamil of 13 yrars' experience in field, factory and office. Highest credentials. Free, go anywhere 7SL Straits Times. EXPERIENCED TIN MINER seek* employment, well acquainted with boring, erectinc and running machinery,
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      405 16 KEMPE'S Engineer's Year-Book, 1927 of FORMULAE. RULES, TABLES, DATA and MEMORANDA A Compendium of the Modern practice of CIVIL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL. MAKINE, CAS, AERO, MINE AM) METALLI'R<;iCAL ENGINEERING. 1 I'dited by H. R. KEMI'E. M. Inst.. C.E. W. HANNEFORI), SMITH. F.R.S.E. (34th Year of Publication). With 2.500 illustrations specially engraved
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