The Straits Times, 16 November 1927

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times PRICE 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1927. No. 28.632.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 83 1 TDK RVKRYDAT MII.X. MB s^^wPl B^m -'X;i 'C-Jf- (RE(;n.) EXPANDED METAL BRITISH and BEST The Ideal Reinfor- VAAAAA/VV Equally Suitable cement for Roads, j| V fop Fencing", OpenBpidges, Founda- AAAAAfWI wopk P aptitions tions, Culverts, \KhKhKKK/ Windows, EncloRoofs, Ceilings, YYYYYYYY sures, Machinery Walls and Floors, A AAAAAAA Guards, etc. EX
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    • 5 1 MILKMAID 11 1.1. (KK\M MILK.
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 296 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— l have heard 5 SW Chelmsfoid. Hut; land at last! I wonder if any of your readers have heard 5 SW. It was a very pleasant surprise to have dropped while searching peacefully on the iriTght"of the sth instant
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    • 447 2 ,To the Editor of the Straits TimeSir, Mr. Laycock has peisjmably recently visited the Highlands. He mifhi have given particulars which would have been of interest to those who have not yet leeiv there. •No memi<m is made of the bridle patn and what it is like— nor
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  • 116 2 The current- issue of the F.M.S. Gov crnmi'iit Gazette contains n<ui!i at on i>! t|:e following point merits !»r. K. A Smith to. be Venel-eai Disease Specials Malayan Medical Service; Mr. E. Whithm to be a Superintendent. CJiandu Mom p01y,.F.M.5.; Mr.L. R. Curran. to be a Stoif-V(ej)er; F.M.S.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 400 2 The World's Manuals A nrw «eri*» of inlriului (cir\ miluiih*. dmifßed not only to give the student •h» in undrrtAMni; a special siud\ aomr idea ot Ihr landmark* which will (uidr him. hut also to make mfblN I >r thr xrrat hodv of fc-enrral readers who are Huffirlrntl> allrc to
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    • 252 2 BEGINNING, THE DAY HfITH A SMILE II lafftty inittcr of habit thr habit of keeping the tyaten cli'an and in 1 ;.-ulur workinir or4er X jrsnr liver is iluggiah or ynu an trouhli-il with intcatinal Pinki'tn.- arc your ni'til As gentl] as ratuii- tbeaa dainty little regulato constipation, atimnlata the
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    • 126 2 S5O ONLY I 111 llj. NOKTH UUIDt.K ROAU. 1 High-class gramophone with doable spring motor. Monthly payment system can be arranged for local customers. aaaaaaaai^ > PARFIMS f f^^k rr r i r DE LUXE M. M. Ses Poudres L'Eau De Cuty Dupire Brothers Sole Agents. A t lls s
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  • 706 3 Decision Reversed in Appeal Court. Mr. M. V. Pillai, a member of the Singapore Bar, was the respondent in an appeal brought before the Singapore Court of Appeal yesterday -by a Tamil lady named Kasamma Ponnudurai against a decision of Justice Deane reversing ;i default judgment given
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  • 195 3 Allcnby. MjffD lbs. Anslo Malay. 107.064 lbs. Kukit Jelotong. 18,773 lbs. Ilikam. 38,»00 lbs. Hatu Tica. 65.600 Ibn. BroOBM iSt-languM. MJM lbs. Hukit Kajang. IMH lbs. (luny. 23,716 lbs. ChanKkal Salak. '.m.nmi lbs. Emerald. H. 147 lbs. Glasgow. 3.720 lbs. >lden Hop*. 24KHU lbs. Harcroft. 42,974 lb». BoMOte
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  • 58 3 It was a bra%-e and gallant apt," so said Mr. I T. Morris. H.M. Coroner, at ShuiiKhai, at the conclusion of the inquest on the body of Ernest Wlallan, an officer on the Sarpvdon, who met his d«- 1 by drowning in «n attempt to save lii* life of his
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 116 3 AMERICA'S FASTEST FOUR A New Honour for Dodge Bros. On September 5, a Dodge Roadster, piloted by Earl Vance and entered by the Speedway Association, won honours in the stock car race for four cylinder cars held under the auspices of the American Automobile Association. Ik Record for Stock Gars
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    • 233 3 I Look •t\^.-f&^|\ the Pens that Prominent Travelers Carry ,1 Nearly 8 out of 10 are the Black-tipped Lacquer-red barker Duofold n tM, Parker AW DUOFOLD J Men are first won to Parker Duofold by the rare Et>cu| beauty of its black-tipped Ca YEAR POINT Sfl NON BREAKABLE HR 1
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    • 174 3 HERE IS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY Thursday, Nov. 17 Friday, Nov. 18 Saturday, Nov. 1 9 WHITE AWAYS ARE OFFERING THE WHOLE OF THEIR HUGE STOCK OF CRETONNES Suitable for all furnishing purposes AT es©/o Off usual selling price. \i this Special Reduction a clean sweep will quickly be made of
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 509 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APGAR LINEb flncorporate.l in Knchimli MAIL AND PABBBNGB HID CAMO SERVK KS PENINSIXAR AND ORIFNTAI. S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT with ills MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON ANI) FAR KAS'I MAIL PEKVICE OUTWARDS PBOM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage tog S'pori KHIVA MM Ko». 14 KASIKiAR MM
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    • 589 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Napl... Mar»«'llev London. Antw.rp and Irkotlcrditm. Tonnage Due Sail STf* A MARU 11,000 Not 24 26 1 rjSBTMI MARU ***** Dec I HAKOZAKI MARU 10,50 ft D-c it 2S HAKUSAN MARU in Bno Jnn R a '•KITANO MARU 8 000 Jan.
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    • 464 4 BURNS PHILP UNE U>e*r|>uTat«d la Australia; «)R BRISBANE. BYDNET AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly aallinr* by the well mown *t»amer UARELLA (7.376 tool) and he new motor vessel. MALABAR (4,512 MM). The i.a. &IARELLA is the lar r ,..i md fin»«t steamer trading to Auatralia.
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    • 612 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporate! in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. W.-10, with aub-eonnections to r mange, freight. Trnnshipmcnt, Marine I>ept<. »nd Manager's Desk. Representative* for Singapore and Straita Settlement* of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed
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    • 558 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in EnglenJ) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AM! TERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAY BURG AND BREMEN.— GENOA, MAR SEILLES. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AN GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AMI) BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE—
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    • 484 4 THE SIAI STEAM MAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated In 81am; 1 BANGKOK TOASTING SERVICE. For Kemaman, Kretay, Trengganu. Kelantan. Bangnara, Telupin, PaUnl, Singora, Lacon, Bandon. Kohsamui, Lntiirnuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. I- Arrival Departure SUDDHADIR In port Nov. 17 MALINI Nov. 21 Nov. 23 q The (taameri are fitted throughout with elec-ric
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 494 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTI. W| (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINE rASRENGER AND FREIGHT BBBVId TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong. Shanghai and Japan Due Spore s.s. CITY OF OSAKA Nov. 20 s.s. CITY Ol" PEKIN Dec. 17 si. CITY OF GLASGOW
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    • 468 5 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE M. 8. KANGAROO FROM FUEMANTLE, W.A. due Singapore Dee. 17. frcij; ratae, apply to McALISTER CO., LTD. DOLLAR STEAMSHIP UNE KOI Nlt-TIIE-\VOKLI> n AC Kit AND FREIGHT SERVICE BOSTON u,,t NKW YORK yin PORT SAID, kNDRIA, NAI'I.KS, GENOA and* MAKSKJI.I.KS. M V lo Boston II 41 Days
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    • 557 5 STOOMYAART MAATSGHAPPIJ "NEDERLAND" ROTTERDAMSGHE LLOYD sailing from Singapore of tha STOOMV. MIJ. NEDERLAND to GENOA, SOUTHAMPTON, AMSTERDAM via Belawan Deli, Sabang, Colombo and Algiers. P. C. HOOFT Not. 18 KONINUIN DER NEDENLANDEN Dec. 2 JOHAN DE WITT Dec. 16 PRINS DER NKDERLANDEN Dec. 30 OKOTIUB Jan. 13 VONDEL Jan. 27
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    • 331 5 SINGAPORE-NEW YORK SERVICE of the STOOMV. MIJ. "NEDERLAND" ROTTERDAMSCHE LLOYD and HOLLAND AMERIKA I.IJN. Intended sailings of the above companies from Sl.\<;m>KK via I'ENANG to NEW YOKK, BOSTON and PHILADELPHIA via SUEZ Arrival Departure TTAPAXOKLI Nov. 23 Nov. 25 I KKDOK DM 21 Dec. 23 BLOMMERSDI/K Peb. 2 Fak. 4
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    • 211 5 TEXACO LUBRICATING PRODUCTS Manufactured by THE TEX AS CO., U.S.A. (LKAK CLEAN GOLDEN TEXACO MOTOR OILS Highest Quality Lmresi ('arl)on. TEXACO THUBAN COMPOUND For transmissions and diflTtri'iiliiils. GENERAL LUBRICATING OILS GREASES There is a Texaco lubricant for every purpose. STOCKED BY ALL LEADING DEALERS. Consult us before placing your next
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 580 6 GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert and Cencnulen Street*. From Friday, November 11 to Thursday. November 17, 1927. NIGHTLY at 9 Perfection Pictures Present A FIGHT TO THE FINISH Stirrinj WILLIAM KAIKHANKS and PHYLLIS HAVER The hero benten Knocked to the floor again ami again after he had started out with every
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    • 116 6 SURINA THEATRE North Br.(. C c h >ad. T*l. .No. 2M9. From Wednesday. November 16 to iuesday. November 22, 1927. ITS SMILE WEEK (ome In. the Water'x Fine At 9 p.m. The' Peer of Western Stars! The King of all Horses FRED. THOMSON and SILVER KING LONE HAND SAUNDERS (In
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    • 175 6 Victoria Theatre Sunday, November 20, at 9.15 p.m. POPULAR SUNDAY CONCERT Booking will be at LITTLE'S Prices $2 and $1 I HAROLD LLOYD IN HOT WATER TO-NIGHT AT THE PAVILION PRICES AS USUAL. NO FREE LIST. .j J Watch for BEHIND THE FRONT It's a Paramount f> NEW WORLD STADIUM
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    • 269 6 ALHAMBRA COMMENCING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 An attractive Novelty Show. Weird, Amazing, Spectacular EL RADIANTS in their original stage production DREAM FANTASTIQUE in which Electrical Animated Skeleton-; perform thrilling Acrobatic feats ami blinking owls, twinkling stars and animated Tommies appear in mystifying and weird scenes. Supported by THE FIRST NATIONAL SPECIAL
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  • 219 7 lIXTI KKS. R'eateaatay, November 16 II W. %M a.m., 7.4, 2.44 p.m.. f.,1, Malacca i 11. U 11 r.u a.m., 6.0. Federal Council Mlg., Kuala Lumpur. Special General Mtc.. Sword Club 6.30 p.m I luirMl.v. November 17 II W. :,L'2 a.m., 7.3, 4.4 p.m., 7.6. Malacca 11.
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  • 262 7 -.l.iy. November l«. Ship- „ion--i,1,. the Wharves or expected to arrive. hEITH. HAUBOUR. Main Wharf Leh. IVtrel, Silver Shell, The able, Hercules. Maifm-t, SandTiktn. Oil Wharf .Nil :...rf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Tanjong i'agir Albert Dock Nil Dock i t Klip- Klip. IrancPontoon K. 8.H.B. Hoppen
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  • 131 7 To-day. Hri-' I p.m iininam, Japan, Korea, Forniusa. East Siberia, Philippine i anada and Wesof I.S.A. i Khiva i p.m and Ti.-iiKKanu (Quorra) 2 p.m. Nesico Mi.ru i p J"" 1 I Noon-ban :t p.,,, Pladjo* t Palcmbanir North, Kast and N. Weit Suma- P \in Hentaa)
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  • 88 7 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Ituirhy, Nov. If,. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.C7U, Athin» 3«9 T Berlin 20.43, Bombay Is. r, It-lfd, BnwMtli .14.99. Bucharest Tit, Buenos Air.-x 47 :il-:)L' Copenhagen IK.IB. Ccniv:, J. 5.27. HelsingrorK I»3'm, Hong Kon X 2s. '-d., Kobe 1». 15-18 d.. Linbon 2 27-32. MH.In.l 2H.80"..,.
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  • 245 7 KMHANCK. Sirifcapotv, N,.v. it. Oh London, Bank 4 m,t 2,3 31/32 Demand 2/S 28/»2 rriv*te 3m. credit 2/414 On New York, Defband MM Private 90 d/s 6744 On France, Bank T.f. 1420 On India, Bank T.T. 153 Vi On Bonn K..n. Bank T.T. „.c iii». On Shan-Mi
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  • 64 7 1 ooe of Market rirni. Latest Cable :-Loi..wi Sp,,i ith<.,-t is. V'.il. p.T Ib. New York Spot Sh. Q. cents M% per [fa R.S.S. equ«! to Standard. Q.C.F. Standard R.S.S. on Tender Spot November December Jan.-March April -June Buvors Mtt B4T. 6F> N« Sellers
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 466 7 Issue v"lv "l- Pd- lluycrs Sellcri £1 £1 Asain Kumhang f>t; 57 cd. £1 £1 H:nieriii Tin .(2 33/1 1 Bo tang Pa<lang 0.50 0.5.1 1 Batu C'av.s l.L>-, 1.30 £1 £1 Chenderiang 19/- 21/6 1 1 Chin Chin 1.17'j 1.22' £1 £1 Kastern Siara 22/6 23/6 £1 £1
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    • 173 7 IllUt »1. Pd. Bujen Seller* 1 41 B. Am. Tobacco 4.18.0 6.0.0 1 1 Central Engine Nominal 1 1 Cycle Carriage 0.77 tt oJ2.it k 1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 24.1>5 24.75c. ii.'c.^ 5 5 Fraser Neave 18.60 19.00 00 100 Hammer Co. 173.00 177.00 Ik. 125 125 H.
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    • 99 7 1. Eng. 6 p.e. (1,234,300 3% 6% pna. Singapore Cold Storage Dab. 7 p.c. 1555,000 108 112 Singapore Municipal 6 p.c 1,878,000 of 1901 par. 6 prem. Singapore Municipal «Vt p.e. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par. Singapore Municipal 4 4 p.c. of 1908 $1,100,000 90 par. Singapore Municipal 4
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    • 408 7 Kraser and Co. and l.yall and Kratt'a qaotations. Allcnby CD A lor Gajuh ($1) A. Hitam ($1) A. Kunii.tr ($1) Am. Malay ($2) A. Mnl.-k >l A. Panas ($5) Bnlgownie ($1) Bassett ($1) Brog-as X. Ifli Brunei U. (*6) B. Jelutong ($1) B. Katil ($1) Bukit X B.
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
    • 17 7 (OiI. INS. At Dtllwlch, Luiidon', auddi-nly on November 1, 15)27, Mr. K. lollins formerly of Malacca
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    • 57 7 Mr. Yeo Kiat Eng and family tender their sincere thanks tn the memhors of the Amateur Sporting Association, the Knu Wall Kok, their relatives and friend., fur attending the night visit mid funeral nf the lute Mrs. Yeo Kim BoM < hua link Nh), and also (hose who sent
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 424 7 Doubles the Beauty of Your Hair The simple hair styles of to-day make beautiful hair a necessity. Luckily, beautiful hair is now easily obtained. It is simply a matter of sham pooing. Proper shampooing makes the hair soft and silky. It brings out all the real life and lustre, all
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    • 214 7 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of November il. 1927. lor the following works 1. Erection at Malcolm Road Mount Rosie of six Class HI quarters. 1. Erection of a Sub- Post Office at Serangoon Koatl.^ Kvery person applying for a form
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    • 101 7 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE Tenders arc invited for the Ktvction of One Blnck of Ttfrtpca Houso at Bukit Timoh Rood, ami will bo received by the undt-r-siuiu'd up t<i rnion Monday, November 2K. I'hins. Speclications and form of tender muy be obtained from the Municipal Archi- tect on .nrgduclinn <>| a
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    • 741 7 PROUD. On Novenber l|, IMT, at the Matfrnity Hospita'. Siimapo'. to Mr. and Ufa. H. Proud, a son. WKATIIKIiSTONIi.-rn November If.. l'iL'7. to Mr. anil Mrs J L B. .Vi'iithemtono, of Ponlian Batata, Sedinak, Johore, a son. SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB NOTICE A Special General Meeting o, the Mimliim iincuori Cricket
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    • 744 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Adrts., see page 16. WANTS. FOR SALE. ETC. VI I FURNISHED XI.AT. pri» i Jfi front, near flea lew. Ml, St riiiln Tim<« VKRY PLEASANT ROOM, private vcriiml.-. jndb-.th. Onod table. 13. Lloyd Rd. (side pnt i:i FLAMF BTOVK for sale, S lamp Only used I
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 54 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. l»> ('ourteiy of Covernment Health Officer.) lor Ihc 21 Hours pndinr at Midnight on V'lMniluT It, Das. rature nt.l- k. atiire ~ri K. itur* n K IN K TCI.L' K <ax. x.i. .Min «4 F i itura Tr>.L' K per Kin. i umidit] Millibar) :ti
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  • 692 8 The inherent sanctity of democracy a precept dear to those Victorian schools in which His Excellency the Hi£h Corjimissioner first learned to lisp his numbers is an out-worn shibboleth in these latter days. Successful experiments in Italy, Spain and Kemalist Turkey
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  • 327 8 The Wilkinson rubber process, to which the Hitch Commissioner made brief reference in his address to the Federal Council to-day, is beginning to win world-wicie attention. The process enables rubber to be utilised for certain purposes for which steel, for example, is now used, but it provides greater
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  • 1759 8 Bishop Barnes on Science And Belief. (By Our Special Correspondent.) London, Oct. 20. An extraordinary scene occurred at St. Paul's Cathedral at the morning service on Sunday last which may easily have the result of fanning the smouldering embers of religious passion into flames and mark the beginning
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  • 356 8 Mr. G. A. Hereford, late District Judge, who left Penanjr rnently cm retirement, Li staying at the Grand Hotel. Kastbourne. Princess Noy, ttteu of the King of Siam, has entered Somcrville < \>lleK''. Oxford, and holds the distinction of heinK the first Siamese undergraduate «t Oxford. His
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  • 223 8 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE HONOURED. (Frjm Our Own Correspondent.) Kiiiila Lumpur. Nov. 16. The opening of the Federal Council this morning was marked l>y an impressive ceremonial, the High Commis sioner (Sir Hu^h Clifford) being rc-ieiveil by a strong guard of Malay police an I the Selangor State band. An
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  • 70 8 Intimation has been received from home Of the death "f Mr. V. W. Collins at Dotwfch M Nov. -4. There will t>e many here with pleasant memories of Mr. Collins stay in the Straits- when he was General Manager for Malacca Kuhlx'r Plantations. He
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  • 59 8 Henderson. Hc-lm anil Company, Inc., New York, send us the following caMa dated November 16, their quotations Ucinu in gold dollar cents closing bid prim Rubber exchange sales to-day 3,570 tons. November 36.70, December Hi. .'ill, January .'t"..">o, February ITjBO, March HB.lO, April 38.U0, May :!H.(ilt, June 38.80,
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 196 8 |!ij|;j 1 1 1 1| I IHiH^glgM^^ Co».r cut the L»b«' X"" d tt"«j|g_^ The kjtf Tkite Carths" I Cigarettes wdVh'o.whis. I »w^ Bristol London. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR FRIENDS AT HOME MANILA CIGARS. OftANGE PEKOE TEA. LA pERJA DEI ORIENTE In Lead Lined Chests. Per box B Hi. chest Price
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    • 70 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 DREAM FANTASTIQUE The Empire News Bulletin First National Special THE ONLY WOMAN Featuring NORM A T A I.MADGE and EUGENE O'BRIEN. First Show at 7.30 Metro Goldwyn Mayer EXCUSE ME TAN CHENG KEE CO, LTD., Proprietor. Renault Commercial Vehicles 10 cwt. Van
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    • 48 8 On Other Pages. P»(T». Correspondent 1!'1 'J Singapore Appeal Court S Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping and the Mails 7 Meteorological Report 7 Cable and Itudio News I federal nuncil Meeting 9ft I') Cable and Kadio Newi '.'A II To-day* Share Mark.t II Spurt Nows and Comment. 11
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  • 7684 9 THE HIGH COMMISSIONER'S FIRST BUDGET SPEECH MALAYS MUST COME FIRST AN END TO ATMOSPHERE DP MYSTERY AND SECRECY AT fo-day's meeting of the Federal Council, held at Kuala Lumpur, His Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir Hujrh Clifford, took the opportunity, the first afforded him, of broadly outlining
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  • 378 9 BRITAIN'S RESPONSE. COMPARISON BETWEEN NOW AND PRE-WAR. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, Nov. 16. Sir Samuel Hoare, Air Minister, speaking last night, referred to Field-Marshal Sir William Robertson's recent striking condemnation of war, and welcomed the fact that so many men of different schools of thought and upbringing
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  • 115 9 Safeguarding of Britain's Supply. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 16. In a letter to the Press Association i referring to the Paris Sugar Conference decision, Mr. Ben Morgan, chairman of the Sugar Federation of the British Empire, declares that Great Britain will again be the subject of organised f<;r>
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  • 72 9 Great Demonstration For Prince Carol. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 15. Bucharest The court-martial acquitted Manoilescu by <'! votes to 2. The defence Tjrotested loyalty to the throne and innocence from subversive action, and said Prince 1 Carol wished to return as Regent for his son. [TRANS-OCEAN SERVICE] Berlin,
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  • 95 9 Britain and a Portuguese Decree. [BBTTIsa IMPERIAL BAOIO.] Rugby, Nov. 15. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister stated in the j House of Commons what .progress had, been made in the negotiations with the Portuguese Government over their flag discrimination decree. He said he understood that the commission appointed by the
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  • 184 9 PRODUCTION COSTS. SCEPTICISM IN LONDON MARKET. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London. Nov. 15. The steadiness of rubber prices in the London market reflects scepticism regarding the early competition of synthetic rubber with the natural product, notwithstanding Gernvan newspaper statements that the experimental stage is passed and extensive manufacture by
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  • 168 9 British Attempt to Reach India. [SELTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. IS, Captain Mcln'.osh and Mr. Bert Hinkler left Upavon Aerodrome, Wiltshire, at 1.10 p.m. to-day on a non-stop flight to India. They are flying in the Fokker monoj plane Princess Xenia, which is fitted with a Bristol-Jupiter engine and
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  • 95 9 Mr. Coolidge Opposes Tariff Reduction. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 15. Washington Mr. Charles Nagel, exAssistant Secretary for Commerce, recently presented to President Coolidge a report on the best means of helping the American farmer, recommending, inter alia, revision of the tariff and railway rates in order to enable
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  • 57 9 Nanking Troops Approach Wuchang. [reuter far eastern service.] Shanghai, Nov. 15. Hankow, Monday evening Ho-chien'.-troops have evacuated Hanyang. At present there are no troops in Wuhan, though it is reported that Nanking vanguards are marching across country from Kichow, on the south bank of the Yangtse, and may
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  • 62 9 To Sail for Home Before Christmas. [reuter telegram] London, Nov. 15. In the Rtwse of Commons at question time Sir L. Worthington-Evans said that I'll M-ctinn A Reservists, except those detained by sickness or other unforeseen causes, would have left China before Christmas. He was not sure
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  • 154 9 DAMAGES CLAIMED IN DIVORCE ACTION. [reuter telegram] Ijondon, Nov. 15. On the application of counsel for Hayley Morriss, the Divorce Court fixed Nov. 29 for the hearing of his suit against his wife. Counsel explained that the application was necessary because' the Home Office have to be
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  • 251 9 Poignant Scenes Following Explosion. [RCUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 15. Pittsburg Workmen using acetylene torches to repair the giant gas tank are believed to have been responsible for the explosion which brought the crazed inhabitants rushing from their houses in the belief that the town was visited by an
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  • 111 9 Honours for Marx And Stresemann. i [TRANS-OCEAN SERVICE] < Berlin, Nov. 15. The Austrian President has invested t Dr. Marx and Dr. Stresemann with the 'i gold Order of Honour. Speaking at a state banquet last night, the Iteichs Chancellor invited the Austrian President to make a
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  • 103 9 Due Hack in England In February. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, Nov. 15. In the House of Commons Sir Georif I Hennessy stated, on behalf of the Dominions Office, that Mr. Amery, the Dominions Secretary, who is making a tour of the Dominions, according to present plans would
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  • 48 9 [rbuter telegram] London, Nov. lf>. Paris It i< announced that the Foreign Minister informed the United State- n Embassy that the new tariff rate* n applicable to certain American goo*!? 1 under the recent Franco-American arrange- A ment would be enforced from the 21st inst. v
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  • 594 9 RIGHT MOMENT. REFORM SPEECH BY LORD BIRKENHEAD. STATUTORY COMMISSION BILL PASSED. [RCUTER TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 16, The House of Lords passed the m Oral reading of the Indian Statutory Commiavion Bill. Lord Olivier, for Labour, and I.. id Keading, for the Liberals, heartily supported it. [BRITISH
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  • 144 9 15 Per Cent. Dividend For The Year. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, .Nov. 16, At the meeting of South Taiping Tin Dredging Company to-day. Mr. I). A. \l. Brown, who presided, said t hi- mining revenue had increased to > K.J.IvT com jared with $401,«<J7, the increase
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  • 806 11 Estimates and Devolution Policy. Moving that the Council authorisethe appropriation of a sum of $h.7'.<:;,:;:N from money borrowed under the authority of the Straits Settlements Loan Enactment, 11)21. for the purpose of carry ing out a programme of work in I!)'.> to be allocated as follows Posts and
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  • 193 11 TW House Full Hoard was out at the I'.ivilion last niirh' when the proBHUM which has Haloid l.loyd in "Hot Watci a* a featuic was sliown for the tiist t me. It will .out nun- up to Monday next, and .is there is rush for etal
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  • 119 11 Concessions Made to The Opposition. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 15. Curing the House of Commons discus sion of the Film* Bill, which provides for the exhibition of a quota of British Alma and checks so-called block booking, the Picsident of the Board of Trade announced that
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  • 78 11 Scenes Following Rashid's Execution. (From Our Own Correspondent) Calcutta, Nov. 15. Following the execution of Abdul Ra>hid for the murder of the Hir>.d'i leader Swami Shudranaml. amazing scenes \m witnessed in Delhi. 1- ifty thousand Moslems made a demonstration outside the gaol and demanded the body, and
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  • 71 11 Many Drownings off Indian Coast. (From Our .Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Nov. 15. Puseengers and crew to the number of 150 were drowned through the founderinir of a coastal launch, and it i.« feared that a similar number were lost through the capsizing: of a ferry boat in the
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  • 87 11 Britain Pays Much, Receives Little. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby. Nov. 1"). The I'inaiuia! Si-crctr.ry to the Treasury .state--, i:i a written answer to a Parliamentary question, that tho total am. uni. of German reparation receipts by the British, tnc tiding the Belgian war UiW. up ti> Nov. 1
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  • 85 11 [TRANS-OCEAN SERVICE] Berlin, Nov. 15. The first snow fell in Berlin and Pari* j last night. Many districts in Italy are t overad with snow. Paris Print* Peter of Montenegro, j the Queen of Italy's brother, is accusad by a Paris jeweller of ittering a worth
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  • 57 11 Withdrawal of Naval Forces. [REVTER TILEGRAM] Lcndon, Nov. lj. Canberra Owing to the unhealthy conditions at Malaita the naval forte there will be withdrawn at the earliest possible moment. Mr. Bruce, in the House of Represantativis, said a few volunteers and native police would suffice to maintain order.
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  • 45 11 The Straits Steamship Co.'s new yes-.-.•l, the- Kedah, which is intended for the local passenger and cargo trade, arrived this morning from England. She was nouuht out under her own steam by aptain Machure, who returns tome after handing over his charge.
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  • 45 11 Lam Hand Saunders," featuring Fred Thomson, will be shown at the Surin« from to-night. Thomson's famous equine assistant. Silver King:, plays an important part In addition the Monty Banks' cunu-dy Keep Smiling U shown. A circus picture is ssfwasMl in the first show.
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  • SPORTING NEWS AND COMMENTS
    • 48 11 MXX.'s First Match In Cape Town. [Reuter Telegram.] London, Nov. 15. Cape Town The opening match, with the M.C.C. was ruined by rain. There was less than five hours play altogether. The M.C.C. made 138 and Western Province 67 for six. The match was drawn.
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    • 341 11 Bankers y. Garrison. The match Bankers v. Garrison Golf Club played on the Tanfrlin course, resulted in a tie, after a finish depending on the last bye. To decide the event, three holes were played off by the respective captains, Mr. ri. K. Nicoll and Lt.-Col. J. D. Richmond,
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    • 49 11 The Framroz League. A reminder is Riven of the meeting to be held to-morrow at the V.M.C.A. at j.l") p.m. in connection with the Framroz Hockey League for next year. Clubs and Associations wishing to participate in t hi.- League should make a point of sending a representative.
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    • 120 11 Entrants for the Singapore Stadium ping-pong championship are reminded thai the first round will be played off in Sunday on' the Stadium table, starting at 10 a.m. Ihe draw for the first round resultid:—Ong Mah Soh v. Wee Kirn Hean, Toh Chye Liat v. Ng Loo Bentr.
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    • 261 11 Teams for the Malaya Cup Match. After the Colours v. Whites match on the Padang yesterday, the Singapore selection committee chose the followinj; XV to represent Singapore in the Settlement's first Malaya Cup match of the season, which is against Johore on the Padang on Saturday afternoon S. fc.
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  • SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
    • 94 11 Singapore, Nov. 16. Rubber.— Local 64 cents. Firm. Tin.— London <256 ss. Rubbers.— Firmer. New Scud»i» 2.80-2.80. Hruneis 5.40-6.60, Jeram Kuanmns 1.42'-j-1 47'», MenUkab 53 I s-55't: cenU, Malaka I'indas 2.20-2.26, United Malaccas 2.10-2.16. 0 cnealyx 2.60-2.70. Brogas 1.424-1.474. Aver Moleks 2.10-2.15. PBJams 2.30-2.40. 'Mining.— Quiet.
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    • 157 11 Singapore, Nov. 16. London. Rubber 1». s\d.. "id. up. London. Tin «256 ss, 355. down. Mining. -Kuyph 1.09-1.14. Taiping M2W117'.. North Taipirig 1.15-1.20, South Taip'im. '«7-72 cents. Chin Chin 1.22 M.-1-26. Rahman Hydraulic 1.474-1.56, RanUu Ord. 1.58-1.60. Rant*u Prei. 1.70-1.76. Kuchai 1 »7 1^-2.02 1 Penawat
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  • 329 11 The Japanese steamship line the Nippon Yusen Kaisha is to inaugurate a Near East line under Government subsidy. A special general meeting of the S.C.C. I will be held in the Club on Monday next at 5.15 p.m. to consider an alteration of rules legardinp members' accounts.
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  • 69 11 Great Delay in Paying Interest. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SMVICE.] Shanghai, Nov. 15. Peking It is understood that the halfyearly interest in the Shanghai-Nankin* Railway which was due on June 1 will be paid this week, but it is considered certain that the interest due on Dec. 1 will
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  • 61 11 Mexitans Call Documents Forgeries. [BEUTCB TELEGRAM] London, Nov. 15. Washington The Mexican Embassy describes the alleged facsimiles of Mexican documents regarding the supply of arms to Nicaraguan rebels as "forgeries unworthy of comment." The New York American meanwhile is publishing further facsimiles, allegedly issued by President Calles or his
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  • 36 11 Two Chinese were stabbed yesterday following a dispute between men engaged carrying loads to and from twakows ■on the river. One man died last night in hospital. The other is badly wounded.
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 437 11 Raffles Hotel THE HISTORIC HOTEL OF SINGAPORE. CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES CHRISTMAS EVE, Saturday, December 24. Dinner and Dance. Christmas Tree and Decoration. Tickets $3. CHRISTMAS NIGHT, Sunday, December 25. A Real Old English Dinner. Grand Orchestral Concert. Tickets $4. Admission to Non-Diners $1. BOXING NIGHT, Monday, December 26. Dinner
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    • 600 12 NEGRI SEMBILAN MOTOR ASSOCIATION HILL CLIMB RBRBMBAN, SUNDAY, I)E( KMBEK 11. 1 Programme of (I issr-^. 1 M.uor -cycles Touring 250 cc. i I 350 cc. :t soo cc. 4 Cars 1,100 cc. 1,500 cc. f. 2,000 cc. 7 I'nlimiti-d t M..11.1 cycles Sports 250 cc. !i 350 cc. 10
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    • 772 12 RUBBER^SEEDS THE ANGLO-DUTCH PLANTATIONS O? JAVA. LTD., SOEBANG, JAVA will have available for sale in January-Hay 1928, -TJIKADOE" Seeds from their isolated budded seed gardens (87 acres) at Wangoenredja. The buds used were taken in 1922 from twenty-five Mother Trees whose average yield in that year was 200 grins, dry
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    • 857 12 NOTICE IN TIIE ESTATE OF TAN AH CHOON ALIAS TAN CHOON HAK, DECEASED Pursuant to Ordinance No. 144 I (Trustees). NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors or other persons having any claims or demands against the estate of Tan Ah Choon alias Tan Choon Hak Deceased late of Singapore
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    • 161 12 DXI 1 100 K«£ INDUSTRIES i^^ FAIR will again be held at the WHITE CITY, LONDON and CASTLE BROMWICH, BIRMINGHAM, FEBRUARY 20th to MARCH 2nd, 1 928. BUYERS make a point o( vi»i!im? \\v Fair next jreai It will Ik- lan;rr than ever -the finest display <>l Britiah i mpira
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  • 127 13 By the President Hayes from America Miss E. B. Barette, Mi«» L. B. Bafctte. Mi»? Louisa Biddle, Miss Lev Brqwn. Mrs. H. Du H Bonnctheau, Mr. A'lin Burgun, Mrs Frederick Cheney, Mr. and Mrs. C. Rush Etkcy. Mr. and Mrs. Jt*t Kabclla, Mr. David S. French. Mr. and Mrs.
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  • 102 13 Programme of Drills up to and for Nov. 20 Wednesday, Nov. 16, 5.15 p.m.. Dri'.l Hall, S.V.R. Association. Lecture by Cap tain D. H. Steers, R.E. Drill Hall, Motoi Cycle Platoon, Revolver Classification. Thursday, Nov. 17, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, S.R.E. (v) Signals, 30 yards Range Practice.
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  • 50 13 Orders for week ending Nov. 19 Wednesday, November 16, 11th Troop Inspection, Anglo-Chine»e School, 5 p.m. Thursday, November 17, "Signalling Class, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m. Friday, November 18, 12th Troop Inspection, Geylang Government School, 5 p.m. Saturday, November 19, Ambulance Competition, Headquarter*, 2.30 p.m.
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  • 70 13 Are you there? What's your name?' Watt's my nanje." Yet, what's your name 1 say my name is Watt, You're Jones?" 1 "No; I'm Knott." "Will you tell me your name.?" Will "'Knott." Why won't you?" I say my namt is William Knott." Oh. I be*
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 386 13 11"^ 7~~ iPI The Stimulation of Cooling Refreshment t\\ /HEN your senses are jaded W ;md need a gentle cooling stimulant, then more than any other time you will appreciate the sterling qualities of Canada Dry The Champagne of Ginger Ales. It puts a cooling breeze into the L hottest
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    • 150 13 So mechanically perfect is the improved Hupmobile Six, that you can drive it day after day and yet forget everything about it except the recurring compliments of your friends who cannot help exclaiming "What a beautiful car 7 Agents, SINGAVORE MOTORS, 281. ORCHARD ROAD. Tel. 1733. HUPMOBILE np3-^ AUSTIN *tl"
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    • 711 14 k Assets over $7,500,000 S.C. Assur ance 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 the British Life
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    • 560 14 BANKING NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BAND Established 186S st Amsterdam Authorised Capital Glda. 60,000,000 (abont £6,000,000) Paid op Capital Gld*. 55,000,000 (abont £4.600,000) Reserves Glds. 24,180.703 (about £2,000,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUE. ROTTERDAM. OVERSEA BRANCHES I BATAVIA. HEAD OFFICE FOR ASIA. BRANCH OFFICES: DUTCH EAST
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    • 406 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated fa* Engl*nd). Capital Authorised M 0,000,000 Capital Subscribed £1300,000 Capital Paid up ra aU.060,000 Reserve Fund and Rest v «1,646,688 BOARD OF DIRECTORS I J. M. Ryrie, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, E*cf. Charles J. Hambre. J. O. Robinson, Esq. Esa. Sir David
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    • 430 14 INSURANCE THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO. 2nd loor. Dong Kong Bsnk Car*., Singapore. All plans of Life Endowment and Annuity policies issued at lowest rates obtainable in Malaya. AaaeU m.M0.000 COMMERCIAL UNION, ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fir*, Life, Marine. Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets £61,000,000 ARTHUR C. POTTS—
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    • 419 14 jjjf W C hes t cold 1-break it! yt\ s lftL Afrply Sloan's. It starts fresh warm v!ltL b' ool J coursing freely through the )r\. V^TV^snV HaW con 6 ested ss rot Congest ton breaks up '^j4BUr Sloans Liniment G. H. MUMM Co.'s CHAMPAGNE CORDON ROUGE AND CORDON ROUGE
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    • 528 15 OLDSMOBILE INCREASED REDUCED VALUE PRICES -^Lf^^r j 1928 MORRIS CARS IMPORTED DOtECT FROM AMERICA. f "]3^J ft: SaJl^rSs^C $1,750_Co m p.e t e j /^^^}T'^ THE ASSOCIATED AUTO CO. SSE^^^^ f^¥\ i CrnT Tlfii I MORRIS COWLEY 4 SEATKR MOMUS COWLET 2 SBATEK FRASER S HILL QO ftQn BIG REDUCTION
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    • 248 16 IN iptriil Appointment to H.M. the king of Siam. Kstalili-hrd 1872. PRESENTS of Splendour and Value GENUINE PEARL NECKLACES JEWELLERY and SILVERWARE Wo slock exactly what is needed for you, apart from jour ordinary choice. B. P. Da Silva (The I'm >t Jeweller) U 1.1 1 STREET, SIN \PORE. Hran.li
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    • 183 16 Sulphuric Acid NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. LEE KIM SOO 40, HIGH STREET. WATCHES OMEGA ROSKOPF CYMA etc. Every watch guaranteed. REPAIRS. MOTION SMITH 14. BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. YOUR VISION. Gorerns your mental stability, p«»-» of mind— efficiency. If your eyes BOTHER yon, It may mean the need for new glasses,
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    • 926 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS THE PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., In ordinary close eet type (average six wcrda to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cent' three in. 64 centa, four im. 82 cents, five ins. $1.0), six Int. $1.13, ten inc. $1.40,
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    • 411 16 SITUATIONS WANTED LADY STENOGRAPHER (English) deiiret position. Fully qualified, highest recoirmenilatinn. 674, Straits Times. Xl KOPEAN ACCOUNTANT, bookkeeper and correspondent in English, French, Grrman I Dutch), with experience of all exports and accustomed to independent work, seeks position. Replies to 693, Straits OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, 2nd floor area
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    • 337 16 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR THE FOLKS AT HOME jr f*i I) SOLID SILVER SOIVKMR SPOONS Make Splendid Gifts. Each with Crest or Coat of Arms in Fine Enamel. We have in stock SOUVENIR SPOONS of the following States TRENGGANT. KEDAH. I.ABI'AN, I'AIIAM.. NEGRI SEMBILAN, KELANTAN, I'ERLIS AM) SINGAPORE. Price $5 each.
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    • 334 16 Annual! 1928 Annual! PICTURE SHOW ANNUAL A Superb Souvenir of the world's boat pictures of the year. Many niacnificent platen of world-famous stars of the screen. Three coloured plates and stories of the leading film favourites. A necessity and yet luxury to the picture-goer. Beat stories Baat photographs. The only'
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