The Straits Times, 9 November 1927

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,627. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1927, PRICE 10 CENI'S
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      206 1 TIIK EVERYOAY VII.X. Drink more GOOD Milk IT IS UNIVERSALLY AGREED that the richest and best milk in the world is that which is produced in the fertile mountain valleys of the Swiss Alps. In these ideal surroundings originates the famous "BEAR BRAND" milk, which for years has held the
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    HOME LETTER.
    1956 2 Lands Reform and Votes For Women. (By Our Special Correspondent.) London, Oct. IS, Sir Alfred Mond, who is such a new lerruit to the Conselvative Party that he' might almo.-t be regarded .-is its political baby, has not only been telling that Party exactly where its troubles lie,
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      227 2 jfajsßif FOR ADULTS wq children JwhL and safety ii' IVT T T 1C Mll^a^a^a^a^aftfH fJIJI U WITH THE WATER V\ 111 RUUk REMOVED IS IVLIITI K\ WITH TH W ATEU Mil V S»:c ■■lIIHIBIeIIHi GEYZ BROS. CO. (laeerparatcd ia r.S.A.) KONG BANK CHAMBERS. SOMETHING NEW The Ideal Temperance Drink Till
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      171 2 1 W CHECK THAT COLO jc.ur tirst nfcd la :i gantle eleaatima of the svsti-m by means of .1 ,;«>o.l mild laxative Nothing batter inawan tbia description than Pinkattss. the dainty little liver and intrstinal regulators. rinki-t«'- <iuickly nlievo ctlds. dispi i constipation, baniah biliou? n. tacks, sick headaches, liverishnvss,
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      243 2 BRUNSWICK RECORDS 10 inch Double Sided. 318S ..Consolation Mb 3466 I'ndcrneath The Weeping That Saxophone Waltz. W illow (aong). 2701 l.n fio!ondrina (aonc). I'm Looking for a (.irl n:imed Aloha Oe (sons). Mary. 3461 The Cat (fox trot). 3506 Lonely (fox trot). I'm back in love acaln Forgive Me (fox
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    POST-MORTEM SURPRISE.
    53 3 POST- MORTEM SURPRISE. Man Who Swallowed A Bazor-Bfauk. London, Oct. 24. A "post mortem" examination after the suicide of James Graham, a Liverpool labourer, revealed a (flats, a screw, a nail, a match, a pencil, a boot lr cement and a safety razor-blade i.i the stomach. The blade had caused
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      164 3 1 1 1^^*^^ t^ nrr ii ts? IK^'^ "y! When Pride and Pocketbook j Clasp Hands The notable beauty of fine, of color, of appointments in the new Dodge Brothers Motor Car Is immediately apparent even to the moat fastidious. The thrifty investor fikewiac eryyya foßatt Itotaction with this car.
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      772 3 MINHVG REPORT No. 395. The Chairman and Directors THE RAU» AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD.; SINGAPORE. Gentlemen,— l bej to submit the-report for mining operations for four weeks ending October 10, 1927. Development. -A total of 694 feet have been developed for the period, made up as follows Sinking 46
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      284 3 t are unrivalled th^rfct^uK for American Cai*£ for nearly M Amerv.in cngm.-i screwed j Stockists J Eastern Auto Company Guan Hoc Guan Hoc Mm Co. Hock Hoe Co. and oil the Lcadinu Garages throughout the Straits and F.M.S. LODGE PLUGS LTD.— OUGBV ENGLAND. t fJjL Will your chauffeur ''"tfe to
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      498 4 P. ft 0. BRITISH INDIA I AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER AM) CARGO SERVICES PBNLN9CLAR AND ORIKNTU IV. CO I UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY* GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST; MAIL SKRVK X OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage _M S'poie KHIVA B.K'O Vov.
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      589 4 Sh lpping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YLSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam. *«■_»<• Tnnns.e Rue Sail UAKONE MARU i'V"'> Nov. 9 II M'»» MAKU II.OUO .Ni.v. .:j FU«HIMI MARU lt.< M Dae. x HAKO7AKI MARU 10,500 I).:c. 21 23 HAKUSAN MAIiU |A_MM Jin. S KITAKO MAIIT
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      485 4 BURNS PK.LP UNE (Incorporated la Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. j>?n!ar monthly -ailings by tbe well known steamer MARKLLA (7,376 ton.) and the new motor raaaei, MALABAR (4.51? tons 1. The s.n. HAHELLA i. the large.-, and ftne.t (teenier trading to Australia, Cabin,
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      678 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with 'he NKTHKRLANDR INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone Nn Mfß, with •tib-conneclions lie ;\.ssh_". Freight, Transhipment, Marine Dipra. and Manager's Desk. I representatives for Singapore and Straits [Settlements nf the Official Tourist Bureau of Javn. All information, detailed
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      557 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THB CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in EnglanJ) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM. ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBOM AND BREMEN.— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT.
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      472 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in SianO BANGKOK COASTINC SERVICE. For Kemaman, Kretay, Treni;t;anu, KelanUn, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani. Sin|V>ra, Lacon, Bandoii, Kohsamui, I^tn.suan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrivnl TVnarMire VAI_AYA In port N..v In SUDDHADIB Nov II Nov. 1G Tbr (teamen are fitted throughout with electric light and have
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      498 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTI. (Incorporated in England) "RI.I.KRMAN" LINE TASSFNCKU AND VKKICIIT SKRVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shnnghni and Japan Due Spore s.s. CITY OF OSAKA Nov. 20 s.». CITY OF I'KKIN Da* 17 M. CITY OF GLASGOW Jan
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      478 5 STATE SHIPPINe SERVICE M. S. KANGAROO FROM FREMANTLE, W.A. due Singapore Dec. 17. For particulars regarding passage and freight rates, apply to HcALISTER CO.. LTD. DOLLAR STEAMSHIP UNE BO BND-THH- WORLD PASSING!* AND WIGHT iatBTIC* BOSTON and NEW YORK tU POET lAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA aa< MARSEILLES. 38 Daya to
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      532 5 STOOMYAART MAATSONAPPU NEDERLAND ROTTERDAMSCHE LLOYD Sailing from Singapore of the STOOMV. MU. "NEDKRI.AND" ta GENOA, SOUTHAMPTON, AMSTERDAM Tia Belawan Deli. Sabanf, Colombe and Algiers. P. C. HOOFT Nov. 18 KONINGIN DER NEDKNLANDEN Dec. 2 JOHAN DE WITT Dec. 1« PRINS DER NEDERLANDEN Dee. SO GROTIUS Jan. 13 VONDEL Jan. 27
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      316 5 Apply for particulars of CHINESE ESCORTED TOUR DE LUXE THROUGH EUROPE To THOS. COOK SON, LTD. 6, BATTERY ROAU. MWATOHL GOMPANIA TRANSATLANTICA (Spanish Royal Mall Line) For BARCELONA, VALENCIA, CADIZ, BILBAO AND SANTA N DER. s.s. C LOPEZ T. LOPEZ aboat Dee. I For freight and pas.age, apply to BARLOW
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      145 5 Belliss Morcom, Ltd. BIRMINGHAM. MAMF.M TCKF.RS OF HEAVY OIL ENGINES (Diesel Type), STEAM TURBINES, CONDENSING PLANT, AIR COMPRESSORS, Etc., Etc. SOLE AGKNTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Strait. Settlement.) SINGAPORE. (JniUers HtiM' "ir Keeps the "^j--pots and pans perfectly clean free from dirt and grease* fc^~X^^y Brightens life by
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      551 6 GAIETY ONEMA Junction Albert and Bencoolen Strertn. Front Friday, November 4 ,to Thursday, November 10, 1927. NIGHTLY at 9 The Best from the \Vi-t The West at its lUst KEN MAYNARI) The Wonder Cowboy and his Stunt lam TAK/.AN in THE DEMON RIDER ror fast moving cyclonic iiction and a
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      129 6 SURINA THEATRE North Rrridgr Koad. Tel. No. 28*. from Wednesday. November 9 to Tuesday. November 15. 1927. II SI THE SHOW FOR TO-NIGHT! At 9 ROMANCE ROAD A Truart I'calg r »i(h Haymond MrKt-r lii ."> I'arU. FIRST NATIONAL'S BEST I ir-t i>f (ireater F.8.0.'s (.old Bond*. BIGGER THAN BARNUM'S
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      219 6 Victoria Theatre ENORMOUS SUCCESS ENORMOUS SUCCESS OF BANVARD LONDON MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY Orranittd: and Produced by Mr LEW MARKS. TONIGHT at 9.30 FAREWELL PERFORMANCE Review of Revues FOUR SHOWS IN ONE. Rooking at LITTLE'S Prices $5, $4, $2 and $1. Book lour Seats for HAROLD LLOYD IN HOT WATER To
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      87 6 COMING! ANOTHER SPLENDID WILLIAM FOX COMEDY Watch further Announcements. The Bijf Boxing Picture DEMPSEY vs. TUNNEY FOUGHT ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1927. Exdusive rights of thin pirture for Malay Peninsula. Siain and Indo-China oontrollecl hv UNIVERSAL PICTURES CORP. You can write the name on the picture when you take it with
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      72 6 MANILA SHOWS FIRE DIVE TONIGHT 8 p.m. l$M p.m. 1 TO-NIGHT AT TFIE TO-NIGHT NEW WORLD SHOWS Various Attractions incl'idinr Chinese WavanK TOHC CtftA SOON. THE CITY OPFRA SH VKKSI'KAUKS HAMLET For Another Charity KntiTtiinrmnt In Aid of POPPY DAY FIND (Mm im Communitvl on Friday, November 11. If 27.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    282 7 FIXTI RES. edne^dny, November i 11. W. 10 :i a.m., 'J. 3, 1T),42 p.m., 9.7. Malacca U. W. 7.10 a.m. .7.9, 7.80 p.m.. 6.8. I SKA. v. Ist Cruiser Squadron. Bud tarn. Rugby, S.C.C. v. Ist Cruiser Squadron, Xli.C. Hockey, S v. Ist Cruiser Squadron, Review of
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    248 7 Wednesday, November ShipK alongitide the Wharves or expected t<i arri\e. KEI'PEL HARBOUR. i. Petrel, Heresies, Lollgn An.imlm. Wabhitha, Silvfci I Wharf 11.M.S Frobishcr i w h Cabk VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Tattjong I'agar of Sarawak Dock K.I .M. Lighter No. 40. K.l'.M. Launch Nora hiunil Harbour lioct
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd.
      129 7 Sing:ipa: c. Nov. 9, Rubbi r. Local (3 cents. Quiet. Tin. London (252. Rubbers, lir.aer. Butil Itaiils 86-8J cents. Mew Bcadais ::.71-2.7H. Malaka Pindas TapaM SM-HM, tfi-bgas 111. Mok, .Mentiikuhs U-M'/i cent*, Ulu Henuts 08-W cents, Cosneniarai -J.l&-2 .^."> cum.. Puntßors M cents-1.02. Allenbys 2.76-2*>, Bakil
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      Rose Macphail and Co.
      169 7 Singnpor*, Nov. 'J. London. Uubuei IS. r>\d.. '-.d. up. London. Tin 1252, JOs Uo\vn. Mining Kahman Hydraulic lJ2Z'i-12Tn, ■iv.. 1.60-1.G6, Raiiinu Ord. I.4TVi I.W;, Penawal T'.i-sj cents V.alayr ConlOlidated 1.07-1 IU, Kinta 1.25-1 SO. Chin Chin 1.17^,1.22!,, Kuchfu LttVi-I^TH, Kuyoh 1 (iT'.-1.1-J 1 T.iipmi. l.lf-UTH, North
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    PASSENGERS.
    228 7 The following passengers from home ars expected to arrive by the Patroclus to-morrow For Penanß.--.Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Neill V T;lley. Mrs. 15. H. Bill, Mr. and Mrs. J. If. Booth. "Mr. an 1 Mrs. C. J. BedeCox. lion. L. H. Crip?;. C.8.E., Ho:i. Mrs. Cripps. Mr. R.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    175 7 To-day. I iiited States of America I.. re- 1.30 p m Djambi < Noorebai > 1 p.n> i llokow I Amboise > 2 p.m Kemaman, Kemasek and Trcngganu Quorra i 2 p.m Bengkalia, Siak and Pakan Baroe I idorp) 3 p.m Banks Island, Pladjoe A Palembang Van
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    38 7 By I" d. Nederlanden Ekaa P.iban.in Qr4tfU Khyl..T CttttM S'por* Laadoß Sept. T.\ Oct. U Sept. 29 Oct. 22 Sept. 80 Oct. 24 Oct. 7 Oct. 29 Orl. 7 Del. Z'.\ Oct. U Nov. 6
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    EXCHANGES.
    79 7 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Xov. 8. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.07',. Athens :ifi-'.. Berlin 20.43, Bombay Is. 5 16-164., Brussels 34.94, Bucharest TIKI. Buenos Aires 47 53-61, Copenhagen 1K.17. Geneva 25.25. Helsingfors 193'« nToag K<mg 2s. Ud., Kobe Is. 16-16 d., Lisbon 1 7-10, Madrid 28.69. Milan 89.18. New
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    STORY OF THE DAY.
    66 7 The Parliamentary candidate was nuking a tour of the iiiiistitucm.;.'. When b* i merged fi< m the party hewlqimtefi he was greeted t>> an enormous crowd. "Gentlemen," he cried, raising his hat delightedly m they raiaed him shoulderhij;h. "I thank you, hut I would really prefer
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    246 7 EXCHANGE. S.ne..ipore. N<». 'J. On bond**, Haitk 4 m/s 2/3 31/32 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 3m. credit 2/414 On New York, bemand M'.s Private 90 d/s 67 V4 On France, Bank T.T. l*? 0 On India, Bank T.T. ***** On Montr fcon;.-. Uank T.T. 10 i p.c.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    59 7 Tone of Market Steady, quiet. Latest Cable Loader Spet Sheet Is. 534' d. per lb. .Yew York -Holiday. R.S.S. equal to Standard. Q.C.F. Standard R.S.S. on 'lender Spit .November December Jiin.-Miirch April-June '63 4 a 0-1 C.4 66 M 81 M G4 64', 67
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      MINING.
      457 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller! £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 66/- 67/£1 £1 H:iiiitnn Tin 1 1 Batang Padang 0.52 0.67 1 1 Batu Cfe*M l-"-"s 130 £1 £1 Chenderiang 19/- 21/6 1 1 Chin Chin 1.22% 1.27% £1 £1 Eastern Siom 22/G 23/6 il £1 Haad Yai 27/6 30
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      GENERAL.
      184 7 Issue Vml. Pd. Buyers Sellers ft £1 B. Am. Tobacco 4.18.9 t.0.0 1 1 Central Engine Nominal 1 1 Cycle Carriac* 0.77H 0.82H I i'l £1 E. Smelting Co. 22. 7j 23 25 c.dc.r. 5 5 Fraser ft Neave 18.60 19.00 100 100 Hammer Co. 173.00 177.00 Hk. 125
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      DEBENTURES.
      99 7 V. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 3% 6% prem. Singapore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c. $566,000 108 112 Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. 1,878,000 of 1901 par. 6 prem. Singapore Municipal 4H p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par. Singapore Municipal 4V» p.e. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      408 7 Fraaer and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. Ulenby ((1) Alor Gajah ($1) I Ilium ($1) A. Kuning ($1) Am. Malay ($2 I A. Molek ($1) V. I'anas (*i>, Balgownie (%l) Bassott ($1) Kri. K as N. ($1) Brunei V. (ssi B. jJrlutoiiK <*ll B. Kalil ($1) Bukit
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES ACKNOWLEDGMENT
    31 7 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mrs. Thus Smith imd fnm.ly, of M-1 ('uvanagn Road, Singapore, wish to sincerely th.mk all thOM who so kindly sent letturs, teLtgraau ami in their recent iad trouble.
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      256 7 AUCTION SALE OF KfNGAPOfcI PROPERTIES At afsssfs. Cheong Koon Seng A Co.'s saleroom No. 30, Chulia Street, Singapore, on Wednesday. November 16, at '.'.30 p.m. Lots 1 to 7. Valuable freehold land and shophouse premises known as Nos. 95 to 9f, !>«- 1 to 98-3 Lorong 3 East Coast Road,
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      148 7 POPPY DAY DANCE VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL Those who intend attending this Dance .ire reminded that no tickets wiU be sold at the door. Tickets may be had from Mr. Mcsbergen, Raffles Dispensary, Hill Street Mr. McKenna. Drill Hall and at No. 8, Change Alley and No. 16, Raffles Place, up
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      48 7 Dodge Brothers SENIOR SIX A rugged, dependable Six that performs with genuine brilliance. .Fashioned to express great power, deep seated comfort and Iqw-swuilig steadiness at high speeds. dp) STOP PRESS OUR CHRISTMAS TOY BAZAAR will be open on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7. FRANKEL'S (Watch Our Advt. on I'afe 16).
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      574 7 11. L. PEARSON p.p.c. Buyers who appreciate qualit> and service more than anything else insist on getting CERAMiQUE FLOORING TILES The genuine articles have been used in a big Chinese Club, local residences and other places. Sole Agents TAN SOO HOCK CO. 75, ROBINSON ROAD. PHOTOGRAPHIC CHRISTMAS CARDS und CALENDARS
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      939 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Adrta., see page 16. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. WANTED. Austin 12. r.xi. Straits Times. WANTED, bungalow or pnrt liou.ie Kui lilted .-.r ÜBfurnlshfd. Near town. 67:t. BtraMs i DODGE SECOND-HAND, c^nn cheap, esje.lent cond.lion. tax paid, $:i2. r >. Apply Sunon, Lyons Motors I.AHY STENOGRAPHER (English)
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      84 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerhau Slation. By Co.:rtcsy of Cnrrrnment Health Officer. I •or Ihe 24 Hours ending at Midnight or Novemher 8. Deg I. ihade. temperature M.IF Mia. shade temperature 7:s X dean shade temperature 7«.:t F Mas. sun radiation .125 F •lin. grass radmtion 71. ci F t-Va temperatan
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    The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9. INDIA AND THE ROYAL COMMISSION.
    696 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9. INDIA AND THE ROYAL COMMISSION. In recommending to His Majesty I the appointment of a purely Parliamentary Commission to enquire intu the working of the present Constitution of India and to make recommendations as to the future status of that great country Mr. Baldwin
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    IN FLANDERS FIELDS.
    335 8 We shall have occasion tomorrow to touch upon some of the deeper thoughts that arise as wt reach yet another Armistice Day. This morning we would remind our readers that to-morrow is Poppy Day, when in all parts of Malaya ladies will be early at work gathering
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    DISTRICT OFFICER'S DAY.
    1111 8 A PROSAIC ROUND OF USEFUL TOIL. (From a Correspondent.) It was seven years since I had last worked in the District, and a walk round headquarters was therefore bound to be interesting, for it would recall past memories and the changes that had taken place in the
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    432 8 Mr. J. E. Kempe will be going to Tai[ntiK shortly as District OAe*r, l.arut and Matang. and not Mr. MorUU as previously stated. Mr. Morkill has boon granted extension of leave owing to illness in his family. It is understood that Dr. H. Black ito be appointed
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    COLONEL PEARSON LEAVES.
    136 8 C.R.E. of (iiinong Pulai Works. Colonel H. L. Pearson, D.5.0., who has been the chief resident engineer in charge of the water supply winks from Johore for the past three years, has left Singapore for a short holiday at Bukit Fraser, prior to saying good-hye to Malaya.
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    FIRST CRUISER SQUADRON.
    99 8 Ships for Malacca, Penang And Port Swettenham. When the First Cruiser Squadron arrived here yesterday the llagship, H..VI.S. Frobisher, under the command of (apt T. K. P. Calvert, D.5.0., R..V. re-fuelled :it the Admiralty oil wharf and left immediately for Port Swettenham. where she will be joined
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    LONDON RUBBER STOCKS.
    28 8 Lewis and Peat's cable from their London Office gives 10!» tons increase naking the total London rubber itock* ii November 8. as revised, 68,656 tons.
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    78 8 From China and Japan, by HakotiMaru. due at Singapore to-day. From Holland and Germany by Koninfin der Nederlanden, due at Singapore I p.m. to-morrow. From Australia (Parcels only), by Houtman, due at Singapore daylight on Saturday, the \2\h instant. From Europe (London maill despatched :.n Oct. 20 by
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      210 8 Papsta^ CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR FRIENDS AT HOME ORANGE PEKOE TEA. A In Lead Lined Chests. Per box I'rice 510.r.0 of Nett $1fi.50 N.P.l'. BefaM Victoria 100 $22..« l S'imiii Do. do. 50 SI 1.60 11,71 High Life in the Kast 50 1M.78 5 I-ondres 100 $18.85 OTHER (JIFTS. KSS M
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      86 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 Paramount Super De Luxe THE AMERICAN VENUS KeaMrin* ESTHER RALSTON, FORD STERLING and FAY LANPHIEK. First Show at 7.30 Another Paramount Picture THE NEW KLONDIKE Featuring THOMAS MEICHAN. TAN CHENG KEE CO- LTD., Proprietors We have just received a new consignment of
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      65 8 ♦"♦♦^J On Other Pages, Pai'*. Umm tv. I Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping and the Mails 7 Meteorological Report 7 Cable and Radio News 9 Poppy imy i n Malaya I Sport Nawi and ComnwnU M Eastern Smelting Company'! Year lv To-day's BfcaM Marital ..1" Rubber Position Hy A W.
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    COMMISSION ON INDIAN REFORMS APPOINTED.
    196 9 A PURELY PARLIAMENTARY BODY. INVITATION TO CENTRAL AND PROVINCIAL i LECISLATURES. PERSONNEL OF THE COMMISSION: CRITICISM IN INDIAN CIRCLES. The ra-opening "I" Parliament \*as signalised by an announcement by the Prime Minister, Mr Baldwin, regarding the Statutory Commission which will Inquire into the working of
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    Parliament Re-Opens.
    553 9 [keitkr telegram] London, Nov. S. Parliament re opened without ceremony after the long NCW, In spite of fog and frost. Mveral momben of the Commm arrived at ti\e in the morning in order to Mean their Interest to-day centred in Mr. Baldwins aBBOttncemant of the Statutory Commission to
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    Mr. Baldwin's Speech.
    706 9 [BniTISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 8. Mr. Baldwin said the Government was of opinion that the task of the Commission in taking evidence wouia be facilitated if the Indian Legislature appointed :i committee which mi^ht lay before the Commiaaion any matters for examination. This committee might remain
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    DEVELOPMENTS IN CHINA.
    335 9 BRITISH POSITION. STEAMERS RESUME ON UPPER YANGTSE. [reuter telegram] London, Nov. 8. In the House of Commons, replying: to Sir John Power (Cons., Wimbledon), Sir Austen Chamberlain reviewed events in China since the end of July. He concluded by saying that the Government was considering: steps to
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    TRADE BARRIERS.
    95 9 Eighteen out of 35 States Sign. [RELTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 8. Geneva Eighteen out of 35 states participating in the Trade Barriers Conference signed the convention. The States not signing the Trade Barriers Convention include Canada, India, the Irish Free State, the United States and Australia, giving as
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    BERLIN EXCHANGE.
    94 9 Slump Regarded As Temporary. [trans-ocean service] Berlin, Nov. 8. The Berlin Kxchange rallied this morning, but small holders are expected to sell out, causing: a renewed temporary slump. Notwithstanding yesterday's slump (considered more a psychological reaction to the memorandum than an economically iustifiable movement) German expects display confidence
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    THE ABYSSINIAN DAM.
    277 9 COMMONS STATEMENT. CONFIDENCE IN TREATY OBLIGATIONS. [reuter telegram] London, Nov. 8. In the House of Commons, questioned with regard to the Blue Nile dam report*. Sir Austen Chamberlain said that if the Abyssinian Government contemplated granting such a concession without consulting the British Government that would constitute
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    COMMUNIST LIBEL.
    132 9 Three Defendants Found Guilty. [Ul-TER TELEGRAM] London. Nov. 8. Harry Pollitt, Dick Beech and Thomas Strudwick, who were charged at the Old Bailey with libelling David Scott, :i Ml man. in the International Seaf-iivr," wx-v found guilty and bound over tor a year. Pcllitt was ordered to pay
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    FRENCH TARIFFS.
    91 9 United States' Further Note. [reiter telegram] London, Nov. 8. Washington The United States' reply to the latest communication from France with regard to the tariff dispute has been despatched to Paris. It is understood that the note is confined to explanation of the technical points which it is
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    ANTI-COMMIMSTS.
    70 9 Congress Opens at The Hague. Trcuter telegram London. Nov. 8. The Hague The congress of the International .Association against Communism opened under the presidency of Heer Rijke. General Snyders, commander-in-chief of the Dutch Army during tht- war and Heer Patyn, Burgomaster of the Hague, were also present. M. Aubert,
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    THE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.
    19 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 8. Bueno* Aires The 25th ftame between Capablanca and Alekhine IM drawn.
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    MARCONI COMPANY.
    132 9 SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS OF SHAREHOLDERS. [reuter telegram] London, Nov. t. Affidavits by the Marconi shareholder? which, it is alleged, amount to charge* of fraud against the directors were read in the Chancery Division hearing of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company's petition to write down the capital from £-1,000,000 to
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    FLOOD DEATH ROLL.
    199 9 Havoc in New England States. [REITER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 8. New York The death roll in the floods in still unknown, but at k people perished in New England, including 111 in Vermont, K! in Massachusetts, four in Now Hampshire, two in Maineand two in Connecticut. The
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    U.S.A. ELECTIONS.
    133 9 Very Little Political Interest. [REITER TELEGRAM] London, Not. s Ww York Very little political interest attaches to the elections being he-Id to-day in a numoer of towns and >tuti--throughuut the United Btmt— The issues before thp voters are mostly only local, with no bearing on national politics. Numeroui
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    THE INDIAN ARMY.
    123 9 Reasons for War Secretary's Visit. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rutrl.y. \nv. S. Sir I nniintr Worthincton-Kvans, Sec relary for War, stated in the HoilM of Commons thai his visit to India wa- In M MUM an otti< ial inspection of British tioops, for whom the Indian Government was
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    STUDENTS IN PARIS.
    54 9 (mavas nunuK] r.uis, Nov. Recent manifestations >h< \v a bright outlook for the I'ui* I'nivirMtv. Last Friday Prince Leopold of Belgium inaugurated a Brigtoo hostel Yesterday the Dutch and Swedish Minister* signed contracts establishing hostels fur the >tuili-nts of their respective countries wishing t>> improve their know!'
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    POPPY DAY IN MALAYA.
    825 9 OUR FINE RECORD. HEAD OF THE LIST LAST YEAR. TO-MORROW'S COLLECTION IN SINGAPORE. "If ye break faith with us who die Wi' shall not sleep, though poppiei In Flanders Fields. ii'M-Marshul Earl Haiii in hil special appeal on Xuv. 11. IM6, said: Owing to widespread unemployment
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      CRUISERS' VISIT.
      245 10 Teams for To-day's Matches. gar and hex-key matches n arranged for to-day in connection with the visit of the First Cruiser Se|uadl i he Rugby niatc-h will be played on the B.R.C. ground, and the following will be Sir. King; J. T. I. Webster T. G. Scott, C.
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      GOLF.
      60 10 Katonu Holiday Oompetitions. over 9 holes, half Club Handicap, will be Saturday. ompetlton pei ifj the dub used when signing imiK-tiiion, on \i'-i handiill also lie played off on the 12th, 13th and 14th. A maximum of lo.ii m holes each to be put in members. club Competition can
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      INTER-PORT CRICKET.
      103 10 l'rouramnie of the Hong Kong Fortnight. Appended is the proposed programme ;l inf Kong cricket festival on the 17th instant when team anel Shanghai and also the will participate:— ..rrive-. Bong Kc.ni: v. Malaya. !> p.m. Indoor Smoker at H.K.C.C. ion. .Iny. Hoof Kong v. Malaya. i tetd
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      HOME RUGBY.
      165 10 Tiuirs" Defeated Pv N.S. Wales. London, Oct. 19. The following are the results e>f matches played under Rugby Union rules ter 8, New South Wales 20. (At Leicester). Hath London Welsh G. 3, ombined Services 0. Devonport Services 0, Old Merchant Taylors 18. 3, Harlequins 11. Guy's Hospital
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      ROWING.
      459 10 R.S.Y.C. Regatta. Saturday's interport race between Singapore and Malacca holds more than ordinarj Interest on account of the unknown strength of such a newly-formed club as the visitors. Malacca's rowing is probably fewer days old than Singapore's is year They obtained their first boat on Joan from the Royal
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      CRICKET.
      112 10 New Zealanders Lose At Sydney. London. Oct. 31. Sydney.— New South Wales beat the New Zeaianders which toured England by 10 wickets in a match here. The total receipts of the match were iTT: 1 M per cent, of which (foes to the New Tinalandl rs to meet part
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      ANOTHER GAME WANTED.
      324 10 Baseball as Alternative To Cricket. Writing in advocacy of the introduc-l tion (if Baseball in Britain and the Colo- 1 ni'-s. v special correspondent of the Pioneer say> We cannot afford to hold any hias or rational prejudice in the field (if spurt, more especially against Americans
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      36 10 The Evils <>f Intou -hability will be the •abject si a lecture in Tamil by Mr. K. Thiimotharam Missy at the Indian Assoe iatic.n to morrow at S p.m. The Ite'V. S. S. l'akianatliaii will preside.
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    HON. MR. R. CRICHTON.
    218 10 Entertained on Eve of His Retirement. (From Our Own Correspondent) .Malacca. Nov. 7. On November the pressisat ami members of the Jasin club held a sjpikjiand dance on the occasion of the eleparture of the Hon. Mr. R. Crichton on retiral. A large number of members
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    ATTACK BY LUNATICS.
    205 10 Mental Hospital Inmate's Death. The Coroner, Unu.-Col. Hope-Falkner, I was occupied thi morning in recording i the ivid— ce relating to toe death of c Chinese inmate ntal Hospital, following an attack by, five other inmates, also Chinese. Five to One. Evidence i feet thai an attendant
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    TOWN AND COUNTRY.
    445 10 Next Sunday Archdeacon BtrttUeli will conduct .norning s. i c ai 1ff.50 a.m. at H.M. Naval Bus.. The total niemlwrship of St. Patrick's Society. Singapore, at the and of the year, Sept. ."10, was l'J:i. The Straits Steam: hip Co.V vc.--. Kudat has returned to Singapore after
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    MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
    178 10 Ait ion taken at a immittee No. held on November 1. included the following: Approved fin-il estimate «i M75,0w fur raeoastrui i n >i workshops, •tC, at Rivn Valley Road, and recommended additional proVMtton of 185,008 during this financial year. Approved under section 101 (4> amended ipeeificationi and
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    SWIMMING CLUB.
    43 10 Tiffins Provided During Holidays. There are good morning tides every day during th# week-end holidays, and tirfins will be provided at the Swimming Club on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The club is open to ladies every day except Sunday. I
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    BANKER'S TRAGIC DEATH.
    58 10 [RIXTER TELEGRAM] London. Nov. iS. New York Mr. Alexander Phillips, 111 1 banker associated for many years with the Gunranty Trust Company nnd well known in Bombay, Melbourne anel Paris, died from a fractured skull through jump- I ing out of a wiqdow at a hospital where
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    "BAD HATS" IN SINGAPORE.
    85 10 BAD HATS IN SINGAPORE. In the course of an inquest on the body of a Chinese who died from Stab wounels receiveel in a fight which started in a coHee -hop in hangi Road between rival gangs of Chinese, the Coroner, Lieut. -Col. Hope-Falkner, referring to the participants of the
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    ARMISTICE DAY.
    208 10 Traffic Arrangements at Cenotaph And Cathedra!. The attention of UIOM who intend to be ptVjaSßt ;it the Cenotaph and St. Andrew*! Cathedral on Friday is drawn to thiarraagtemeati made for the regulation of traffic Tho.-i- aiundintr ihi- Cenotaph will JM allowed, up to T.l"> a.m. to drive- up
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    SOUTH AFRICAN PARLIAMENT.
    52 10 [RENTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. S. ape Town Parliament adjourned until Jan. 25. There will, however, be :i joint sitti.ig of the Senate and 'hcj Assembly to-morrow to discus- the Preclous Stones Bill, as the Senate insisted' on its amendments to the bill, which th Asai mbly refused
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    31 10 Orders for the week ending November i 12:— Thursday, November 10, BanJ Practice. Headquarters. 5.15 p.m. Friday. November 11, Signalling Class Headquarters. ."i.l."> pm.
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    32 10 T'ne Fire- Brigade WM i.illeil out to i I Hie in an attap brass at the corner of Target and St. George's Is at T.:t) p.m. yesterday. The outbreak was ***** quelled.
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    M. BOUILLON'S SUCCESSOR.
    29 10 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Loads*), Nov. B, Palis: The Scnialist M. Paul Boneour has bern elected chairman of the foreign relations eojnmittse in Buccession to M. Franklin Bouillon.
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    28 10 It is stated in certain iiuarteis that Viscount Goto'?, visit to Moscow is a prelude to the resumption of the Ku-so-Japanese fishery parley which crime to a standstill.
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    EASTERN SMELTING CO.
    371 10 Financial Result of Past Year's Working. Eastera Smelting Ltd., has remtwd caMe advices from its London oitii-t tv tn< effect >h;r. the report tor the year ended July 31, 1987, was t<> be IHU3(i London i>n i'th insl. '1 he nett pmiit amount! to £74,326 r.-s. .mL
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    A GANG CAPTURED.
    111 10 Pistol and Bogus Number Plates. Soir.i- niemctrs of a dailgeroai gangi ci QfUting t four Chinese and woman of the same nationality, were eaptored at >,•-.. ,-.1;. v by officer! of tne Detective Department in a house in Gopen« Kuad. 'rln emag, boom nenibm of which arrived
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    270 10 The ft nitric in Wnus now beinc shown at the Alhambra. is an elaborately produced picture depleting one of the beauty eontesti <o popular in tlu- United Slates and fashion displays. Esther Ralston. Ford Sterling, Fay Lanphier and many beautiful girb are seen to advan•(atfe. In connection with
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    A LITHUANIAN PLOT.
    27 10 [trans-ocean service] Berlin, Nov. 8. KoVBJO The Lithuanian police have discovered a new pot to overthrow Voldemarns. They shot one man and arrested IX.
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    BRITAIN AND THE LEAGUE.
    40 10 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugfcy, Nov. x. i- of Comaa w. u!. i weed d ;l on he- Pre i i' ci" Disarmament at Geneva, Mr. Baldwin confirmed that it would ii,. Lord Cushemlun (Mi. Ronald MNcill.l
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    SEQUEL TO TWAKOW LOSS.
    924 10 Chinese Firm's Claim Under Policy. There Iras' a MdjMl in the Bupreme Oouit yesterday, baton Mr. Justice Deane, to the loai "t twakow and its cargo »tr the Johore coast las) rear, th plaintiffs. Chop Kong Moh, suing the Assurance Praaeo-Asiatkiue for $J7,64(i nn an insurance
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    BANBARD COMEDY CO.
    109 10 Tlm Barnard Musical Corned) Co. Moral another success ie-fore a full house m the Victoria Theatre laat ewalnsj when Black Bottom Revue was repeated. Tat Mason •i- evening with Review of Berne*. The programme is the tar) ci MBee <>f the repertoire eeotaJatag aum Imts which have
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    RUBBER POSITION.
    1106 11  -  A. W. Still. (Hy QUESTION OF UNUSED COUPONS. I 09 Inn. Oct 11 Stocks at the on,! oi the week were TC,Hi7 tons in I.omh.n. compared wl h ,'!7,'22i'i tons at the s.imc data hist year. In spite of this ris 1/1S ton- in I we I price
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      THE CENOTAPH CEREMONY.
      88 11 To the F.di.or of the Times. I cann:>t agree with Protestant. I ceremony at >he Cenotaph on Ari .i\ If a tlibnta of homage and i all creed* and denomination.! "hculd br a!>lc t> p« ticipatc. I think I. Hutrh C'litford is quit* rteht in doinc i
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      MOTOR CAR INSURANCE.
      306 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. I -We beg to refer to the report which appeared in your issue of the 4th m <>t the trial of two actions between the parties— Goh Siow Hock v. Java Sea ami Witt ln-uiaini' C(i. Ltd. These actions were
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    POPPY DAY.
    386 11 Donations and Subscriptions For reaths. !u":atio:iß and subscr ptions fjr wreath* have been received. Mmaban of the Malayan Civil Service in .'ir.gapore ISIS, Sinpapore Chamber of ComI r Bnbbar Association 1.000. Sinfrapore Turf Club 500, Wearne Brothers 150, Simc Darby and Co. 100, Alhambra Theatre UK), j Muslim
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    77 11 Pr gramme of drill* up to and for Nov. 13, 1927 Wednexduy, Nov. 9. 1. 11 p.m.. Drill H»'.\. S.K.A. (v) Signal Section, Musketry Parade Drill Hall. Motor Cycle Platoon Revolver Classification. Thursday, Nov. 10, 5.18 p.m.. Di ill Hal Machine Gun Platoon, 30 yards RuiJT i'ractice.
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    STRIKE IN INDIA.
    258 12 EFFORT TO AVERT RETRENCHMENT. Khargpur, Oct. 31. The special session of the All-India Railwayman 1 Federation, which has been considering the situation creil-.".t by the retrenchment >>f Bengal-Nagpur railway employees, consequent on the reelosinf; oi the workshops, also the contemplated retrenchment of employees of other railways in
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    VERTICAL FLIGHT.
    106 12 HUMMING-BIRDS GUARDED SECRET. London, Oct. 24. I Six hundred exposures of a film per 'second have failed to discover the secret of how a humming-bird hovers in the air while feeding. Air Ministry experts are of opinion tlir'.r II they succeeded in filming the 1 hovering trick they
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    AEROPLANE JUMPS.
    99 12 Curious Terms of A Wager. Omaha, Nebraska, Oct. 31. A young postman named Vinot made a bet wiih a eoDMkfM that Dempsey would ttat Tunney in Chicago" last month. I The terms of the waper were that the I lose* would either pay the winner twentyfive dollars or
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    MADRAS GOING DRY.
    56 12 Madras, Oct. 22. If the Government Rives effect to the amended demand of the Legislative Council to-day, which they backed up, Madras will go. dry in the next twenty years. The original Swarajist demand fur five years was amended into twenty, on a Ministerialist motion which was
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    TIN RETURNS.
    303 12 CfcraferiMf Tin Dredges.- -Dredge. 627 hours, G!>,000 cubic yards, 215 picul*. Hydrmulieinc. Jabus, cubic yards 45,000 piculs 175. S. Lah cubic yards 15.000, piculs 100. Malayan Tin Dredging. -Output 2,200 piculs, 483,000 cubic yards. Kamunting Tin Dredging.- Output 2,145 piculu, hours run 2,430, yardage :m.SOO. Estimated realised value
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      456 12 WHITE A WAYS §You must see our New Shipment of LADIES' HATS or you will miss one of the most interesting selections yet received. COMMENCING ON i C^kkl Thursday, J^TLj^ November 10 'R\ v We are displaying a comp prchensive range of Ladies' Model, ready-to-wear and Felt Hats, a hat
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      407 12 Soap from Trees Jfl| The only oilsjn Palmolivc Soap arc f i* the priceless beauty oils from these three trees two kinds of Palm and the Olive Tree. Palmolive contains no other fats whatsoever no animal fats. m That is why Palmolive Soap is the --m. flLa&&' natural colour that
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      89 12 If you feel inclined to add an asset to your hotel by way of Electric Refrigerator, we cordially invite you to examine the COPELAND in our Show-room before you decide on other makes. The Copeland has absolutely more money value. NATIONAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 2. RAFFLES PLACE. ♦himmim t a a
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    REBUKE FOR SMOKERS.
    126 13 TOAST "THE KING" FIRST. A wverv rebuke to thos;- who make < ustoni of smoking btfOTC Ih" 1 KhlB health had been hontmrecl at publi dinners was administered ut ths < Oiinair.'hRooms at the annual dinner of th" Soilty of Motor Manufacturer* and Trader on the eve
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    CRISIS IN IRAK.
    98 13 ACTING PREMIER RESIGNS. Baghdad, O.t. 30. The Arts** Premier. Yasin Pasha, *>n? resigned, following the Shiah iHinst th<- rappr«MkM by abinct f their m -ws|-iimt. The Shia'ns at Kartell hav< deputiiti.n to Baghdad to protect to the Aetimr Hteh ComnvsM.-m--. Air ViceMarshal Sir Edward L. hllmetor. Yasin
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    THE PRAYER BOOK.
    80 13 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS INITIATE!}. Lond.n. Oct. Sir Maicnim MaLraußhten. K.C., on behalf of Sir William Havnes Smith, a member of the rhur-h of Encland, has applied to the Kinz> rV-neh for a writ prohibiting- the l.e'i»'ativr r,.m-rlH(0 «f «X A.»embly of the Church of England frow proceeding with
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    THE TIN MARKET.
    411 13 Lean and Co's Weekly Report. In their nport doted r.-nnng. November 4. Lean and Co. state The ,«:ea.li^r tone for tin roport-d bj ns last «.•<•! ha« no' h.-en maintain.- 1 an I there have bIJB *^J^« ,Z"X"Z prictl" of" f2BB tsTfer cash and £255 15s. for
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    RUBBER RETURNS.
    108 13 Arra- MJM lbs. Henia. SO.IM lbs. Bakap. 15.050 11.ltu n statue. 12 000 lbs. llalini- li.fifiO lbs. Batu Llntang. :(7.ii00 lbs. Brunch 1(,1d2 lh». .lon'- I n.lnr H-. i-.iki lh« Kuala KaniCHar Plant. fili.Sfi-J lhs. Kua'a Diiißin :t:i.749 lbs. Kedah. M,4M lbs Kuali< Reman. N5.000 lbs. Kirn Sent
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      868 13 TENDERS STRAITS SETTLEMENTS VOLUNTEER FORCE. Singapore Volunteer Corps. Tenders will be received up to noon of Friday, November 11, 1927, at the Colonial Secretary's Office, Singapore, from persons desirous of contracting for (a) the making up of Flannel or Cotton Shirts and khaki Drill Uniforms (consisting of Jackets, Trousers, Shorts
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      691 13 RUBBER SEEDS THE ANGLO-DUTCH QUANTA TIONB. OF JAVA. LTD., SOEBANG. JAVA will ha». available for tale in January May I*2B •TJIKADOE" Seeds, from their isolated budded leed gardens (87 aerea) at Wangoen redja. The builn used were Uken in I'J2? from twenty-five Mother Trees whosa averagt yield in that year
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      477 13 Th* > Cream JKs^^^^t& BmN Climate." *«5 <* J^^wt Protect Ijjpa Your Skin mj% The regular use of Y*s^ Ven-Yusa Cream is very necessary these xß\ B. ilcamin; ihe poret ||7f\lV Vrn Yum puiinrj agtinsi f Mi haimful tl.m.iu influences. li removes roughne&s anJ discoloration and prevents the tppcaiame of
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      695 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 Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry, E.C The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with ths British Life Assurance Companies
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      558 14 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 186* at Amsterdam. Authorised Capital Glds. 60,000,000 (about £5,000,000) Paid np Capital Glds. 56,000,000 (about £4,800.000) Reserves Glds. 24,180,703 (about £2,000,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICKS THE HAGUE. ROTTt tDAM. OVERSEA BRANCHES BATAVIA. HEAD OinCl FOB ASIA. BRANCH OFFICES: DUTCH EAST INDIES
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      460 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England). Capital Authorised 18,000,000 Capital Subscribed .M. M al,800,»00 Capital Paid op 11,050,000 Reserve Fund and Raft «1,646,866 BOARD OF DIRECTORS i 1. U. Byrie, Chairman. P. R. Chalmsra, Xsq. Charles J. Hambra. J. O. Robinson, Esq. Esa. Sir David Yule,
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      428 14 INSURANCE THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO. 2nd loor. Hong Kong Bank Ckrs.. Singapore. All plans of Life Endowment snd Annuity policies issued at lowest rates obtainable in Malaya. Aaa«U 114,000,000 COMMERCIAL UNION, ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fire, Life, Marine. Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets £61,000,000 ARTHUR C. POTTS—
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      883 14 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of November 16, 1927, for the following works 1. Erection at Malcolm Road Mount Rosie of six Class 111 quarters 2. Erection of a Sub-Post Office at Serangoon Road. Every person applying for a form of
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      917 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS THE TREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., In ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are P«r line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cents, three inr. 64 cents, four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, nix ins. 11.13, ten ins. $1.40,
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      522 16 SITUATIONS WANTED MIMXC ENGINEER, at present m7n~ag7r of a [ode open cast mine, desires to hear fieri n Company who require a trained mrm, Sheffield University, Hobm Office certificates. sound mechanical knowledge, either meta'ifcrous or coa! mining, bachelor, age 37. Re848, Straits Times. LAND AND HOUSES^ TO I.XT. compound house
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      344 16 STEEL OFFICE FURNITURE J] I« TERRELL'S WORLD FAMOUS STEEL CUPBOARDS Size 78 by 36V 8 by 18 inches. Price $95 each. Fireproof and Insect proof built especially for the trojjic a sure Ruanl apainst white "Tits. Fitted with 5 adjustable Shelves. WRITE FOR PAMPHLETS To the Sole Afjents for Malaya
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