The Straits Times, 6 November 1929

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    38 1 The Straits Times rESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1929. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 6, 1929. PRICE 10 CENTS
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      117 1 FBOPIGJJJ SUITING "FLORODOR" <; (BD.A.) wing loong, 1 1 HIGH ST., SINGAPORE, j /n&ns&l GUARD yourself and the mcml)ers of your household against all germs of diseases, by the use of />2hsol PRODUCTS MONSOL LIQUID GERMICIDE. MONSOL OINTMENT. MONSOL THROAT PASTILLES. MONSOL DENTAL CREAM. MONSOL MOSQUITO STICKS. REMEMBER MONSOL antiseptic
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      132 1 "Carron Dover" Ranges. SCIENTIFICALLY CONSTRUCTED AND EMBODYING ALL THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS. No. 6. 34 inch $15.00 Fitted with Boiler 75.00 No. 7. 38 inch .555.00 85.00 No. 8. 40 V z inch $65.00 95.00 No. 9. 4t4 inch $75.00 $105.00 Complete with three lengths of piping. Using "CARRON" ranges you
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      6 1 FLORODOR" (BD.A.) WING LOONG TROPICAL WEAR.
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      582 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. P. 0 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) JJAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL Si*. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. 1929 LAHORE 5,200 N»v. 1
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      616 2 (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antworp and Rotterdam. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail KATORI MARU 10,000 Nov. C 8 t ATSUTA MARU 8,000 Nov. 21 22 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Dee. 6 6 HAKONE MARU 10,500 Dec. 19 20 SUWA MARU 11,000 Jan. 2 3 FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Jan.
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      513 2 BURNS PfflLP, LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailing* by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7865 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, Cabin*
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      645 2 h. i lv. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. 0E BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with toe NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 8640, with sub-connections to Passage, Freight, Transhipment Marine Depts and Manager's Desk. Representative for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourists Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries.
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      579 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England.) REGULAR SERVICES TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMENGENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW—HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW—BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM
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      546 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Slaa) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE For Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Sichon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure SUDDHADIU Nov. 11 Nov. 18 MALIM Nov. IS Nov. 20 VALAYA Nov. 27, Nov. 27 The steamers are fitted throughout
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      494 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. DUTCH MAILS N.V. Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland and N.V. Rotterdamsche Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Genoa Amsterdam Southampton Marseilles Rotterdam a.s. Insulinde 10,000 R.L. Not. 8 ii. Prins der Ned. 8.200 S.M.N. Not. 15 sj. Tjerimai 8,000 R.L. Not. 22 m.T. Chr. Huygens 16,600 S.MJf. Not. 29
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      493 3 DOsLLAJI tTRAMOnP LINK oAesf AMERICAN MAIL LJNB ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE From SINGAPORE and PENANG rim COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang PRES. JOHNSON Nov. 11 Not. 14 Not. 16 PRES. MONROE Nov. 26 Not. 28 Not. SO
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      506 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL 1 STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) ELLERMAN LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong. Shanghai and Japan Due Spore. s.s. CITY OF CHESTER Not. 14 ■A CITY OF DURHAM Dm. 12 s.s. CITY OF HEREFORD Jan. 8
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      522 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE. Sailing for United States and Canada Points from Manila and Hong Kong San Francisco and Portland. S.S. WASHINGTON from Manila No.. 12 S.S. WASHINGTON from H. Kong Nov. IB
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      356 3 CUPRINOL is a Wonderful Preservative For WOODS ROPES SAILS TARPAULIXS FISHING NETS Against DRY ROT FVNGI WHITE ANTS PILE-WORMS BORING BEETLES. i'lC. W rvrf r^mfr<l y«»n to f/re u/fi'inl" a trinl I Snle Importer* THK EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. Mnenrpnrated in Denmark) SINGAPORE. DR. CASSELL'S TABLETS Repair Wear and Tear
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      193 3 TOYS! TOYS TOYS!!! Glorious Toys CLEVER! CUTE The very Latest Creations AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES. NOW ON SALE FRANKELS SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR AND IPOH. "HERO-FLUTE" HARMONIUMS "KASRIEL" made in Paris. 2 sets of roods, 4 stops, 3 octaves arvl mahogany polished. Price $75.00. Monthly instalments can be arranged. SEASON~CO., LTD.
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
    • Obituary
      DEATH
      45 4 NEIUBRUGGE.— On Nov. 5, 1929, at her residence, Nallur Road, off Siglap, Mrs. J. F. Neiubrugge (nee Cissy Dorothy Mclntyre) in her 47th year. Cortege leaven the residence at 4.30 p.m. for the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Interment at 5.30 p.m., Bidadari Cemetery.
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      ACKNOWLEDGMENT
      32 4 The family of the late Mrs. J. C. Pestana beg to thank their relatives and friends who kindly attended the funeral and also those who swnt wreaths and letters of condolence.
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      544 4 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any position advertised In these columns send copies of testimonials Do not send originals. WANTED, TWO HAIRDRESSERS. Apply Europe Hotel. WANTED LADY STENO-TYPIST, Eurasian or Chinese, Straits-born, preferred. Apply 7C2, Straits Times. LADY ASSISTANT WANTED, for highclass hairdressing saloon, also apprentice. 766, Straits Times. WANTED
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      673 4 >«♦♦«»«»♦»»♦«♦«♦»»♦«♦«♦««»««♦♦ FOR SALE FIRST-CLASS EUROPEAN DRESSMAKING BUSINESS in Kuala Lumpur, for sale. Highest references. Trained staff. For particulars apply to 767, Straits Times. CINEMA OUTFIT. Bell-Howell Filmo camera, two lenses 3.5 and 1.9 projector, silver screen, titling outfit, resistance, carrying cases, etc. Cost £90, price $400. Apply 737, Straits Times.
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      890 4 MISCELLANEOUS QUALITY, DESPATCH AND PRICE sell cur goods. We employ no other salesman. Jitts Co., Ltd.. Printers and Stationers, M, Robinson Road. Phone 6829. AN EXPERIENCED STENOGRAPHER gives lessons in Pitman's shorthand to a limited number of pupils at their residence. Terms moderate. Please apply to 769, Straits Times. WHY
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      874 4 HOUSES, FLATS, ETC. VACANCIES at tha Creseant Plata, Tanjoag Katong. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET, for six months, 24, Meyer Koad, fully furnished. Apply within. TO LET, one shop la Crcswsa— Motel facing Hill St. Apply Stephens, Paul and Co. NO. 27, AMBER ROAD, bungalow facing sea. Entry Nov. 1.
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      705 4 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE "The Excise Enactment, 1915." SESSION OF LICENSING BOARD. The acxt Session of the Licensing Boi'd for the District of Kluang will bo held al the Magistrate's Court, Kiuang, on Dec. 11, 1929, at 11 a.m. All applications for the issue, renewal or transfer of Licences must be
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      926 4 HIN SENG COMPANY PULAI BRICK WORKS. NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership hitherto subsisting between the undersigned in the business of brick manufacturers and rubber planters at Kukuh, Johore, carried on under tho above firm-name was this day dissolved as regards Wee Cheng Soon, who rotircs from tha said
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      839 5 EX-SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA (SINGAPORE BRANCH). ARMISTICE DAY CELEBRATIONS. Monday, Nov. 11, 1929. SERVICE AT THK CENOTAPH. Kx-Service men and women nre requested to be on the ladling side, facing the Cenotaph at 7.20 a.m. SERVICE AT THE CATHEDRAL. 10.30 a.m. ARMISTICE DINNER. Raffles Hotel 8 p.m. Tlie table plan
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      493 5 THE HOUSING PROBLEM Don't invest your hard-earned savings in building your own homes. It is attractive in theory, not so in practice. If the Garden Houses at Siang Lim Park cannot meet your demand for a cheap yet comfortable home, with electricity, gas and water, children's playground and easy transport
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      739 5 NOTICE_OF SALE 1 THE EASTERN AND ORIENTAL SALE ROOM IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE ol valuable freehold properties in a very desirable locality. By Order of the Mortgagees. T:. be sold by Public Auction at No. 79, China Street, Penang, at 11 a.m., on Thursday. Nov. 21 1929. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES. All
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      216 5 riLLEY SAFETY LAMPS Burn Kerosene Oil (not Benzine) Atwolatelr to* Wlndproof. WM&I As supplied m S^RC to all the fc. .^Bkil^l Governments gMffß B^LW of Malaya, fCJI |X Shipping BBk RBam Companies, H L^kaifl LV Rubber and Tin-Mining B^few Communities, J&9BK Tf 16 Different Models All SM C.P. Acknowledged L|
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      307 5 ZEISS BINOCULARS Opera Glasses and Pocket Telescopes. MINIMUM PRICES. Write or call for illustrated list. MOTION SMITH 15, BATTEBY ROAD, SINGAPORE. For the Attention of LADIES! FANCY GARTERS are very often used, but with our NEWLY-INVENTER TYPE fitted with adjustable buckle renders them entirely Perfect "in use. Please make a
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      258 5 brought outVitamins sealed inEvery jar of Sailor Savouries holds the rich fhvours of the good meats an J fresh fish that make it cv;ry jar has the health-bringinr; vitamins, sealed in. Sailor Savouries are brought across the world to you, vet they reach you- as Emk as the day they
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    CAMP FIRE YARNS.—STICK MAKING.
    785 6  - CAMP FIRE YARNS.— STICK MAKING. Lerd Baden-Powell. THE BOY SCOUTS' COLUMN (B) WHEN tho lonpr evening* come along many boys don't l.now what to do with their time. The Scout has. of COtme, lots to (io in working up for his badges— but now aiso i- the time for making
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    THE LONDON LETTER.
    1989 6 Armstice Day Observances: Civilian Ceremony. AFGHAN MINISTER'S EXIT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Oct. 10. The wide-spread desire that the observance of Armistice Day this year shall partake more of a peace character than it has done since its inauguration, has been recognized and met by the
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    JAVA'S TRIBUTE TO EDISON.
    705 6 JAVA LETTER. Jubilee of the Electric Lamp. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Oct. 20. Java has good reason to be grateful to Edison for the invention of the electric lamp. It has meant much in a country where so many factories are pouring out wealth by
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    VOLUNTEER DRILLS
    103 6 Programme of drills up to and for week ending Nov. 10 Wi-.ln«sday, Nov. fl. Ml p.m.. Drill Hall. "D" (Kuraaian) Co., 110 Yards Ranee Practice Competition 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, Officers -nd N.C.O*. "A" (M.C.I Co., Conference. Friday, Nov. B, I p.m.. Drill Hall, D.E.L. Unit, 30 Yards
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    BOY SCOUTS' ORDERS.
    41 6 Orders for week ending Sunday, Nov. 10 Thursday, Nov. 7, band Practice, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m. Friday, Nov. X, Ambulance Class, Headquarters, Mi p.m. Saturday, Nov. i), Katong Park Fair, detailed orders to l.c issued later to Troops concerned.
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    28 6 Prior to her departure Home, Mrs. Lauder Nicol was entertained at the Astana Merchu by H.H. the Sultan of Perak, and the Raja Ptrmasuii at a farewell party.
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      17 6 I At\ciei\t Old Parr" Real Antique &Rareold Scotch Whisky „,.'.!^J X.v:.:.:.:.:.-.>.':'j.v:.:.::-:'M:.a.: IT'.'Jlimu.il.lU'.l^iMr Sole Importers BOUSTEAD CO., LTD.
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      59 6 NEW "HIV." RECORDS TO-DAY Nov. 1 Issue LISTS SENT WITH PLEASURE S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. IMPORTANT NOTICE GROVE ESTATE, KATONG. A Great Opportunity of Purchasing some very Desirable Building Lots at Reduced Rates up to Nov. 30, 1929 for Cash within One Month.
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      417 7 Hear what A I IX A MRP A See what you see xxJUOrIIT.IO.IVrI. yO u hear TAN CHENG KEE. Sole Proprietor. LAST TWO DAYS OF PRESENT PROGRAMME Watch for Grand Change of Programme on Friday 4, 7 9.30 p.m. THREE SHOWS DAILY 4, 7 9.30 p.m. SINGING, TALKING, SOUND PICTURES.
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      398 7 FOR SIX NIGHTS FROM TUESDAY, NOV. 5 A STARK, THRILLING DRAMA OF HUMAN LIVES AND HEARTS An Epic of the Unsung Heroes of the Coal Mines Together with A Brilliant and Entertaining Society Picture With Typically English humour pervading at the Phone I T l ¥\/^\T I I>hone 3659 V
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      382 7 66 TRUTH IN ADVERTISING" is the Bulwark of Success CHEESE New Shipments of GRUYERE EDAM GORCONZOLA DUTCH CREAM ROQUEFORT "CLUB" PROCESSED STILTON and AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR (By consensus of opinion the Best Cheddar in Malaya) "The Best by Test? ffTOSH FGDIW REFRIGe RATING Co LTD Branches ORCHARD ROAD— SELEGIE ROAD— KEPI'EL
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    NEW LINERS.
    514 8 SHIPPING NOTES. White Star Line Orders For Belfast. It is no small consolation to Belfast that the stoppage of work on the giant i.ew Whilte Star liner has been accompanied by an order for a duplicate of the lliitannir. says the Journal of Commerce. Hut for that, the
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    PASSENGERS.
    207 8 passengers sailing by the Aener.s foi Europe to-day are as follows: McCartney, Mr. D. J. Woodhouse, i:. Taylor and child, Mrs. E. G. Tavloi und child, Mr. K. L Webfc, Miss P. Rader. Mr. K. C. Croaae, (apt. G. Steelc, Mr. D. G. i iaa*r, Mr. T. B. William,
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
      125 8 Macphail and Co., Ltd. Singapore, Nov. 6. Rubber.— Dull. New Scudbis 1.75-1.80. Ulu Benuts 38-40 cents, MentaJcaks 374-39 cents, United Malaccas 1.50-1.65, Malaka Pindas 1.65-1.70, Colinsburghs 3.35-3.50, Batu Lintangs 1.17',<.-1.25, Brogas 1.05-1.15, Pajams 2.06-2.16, Bedfords 95 cents-1, Tapahs 1.90-2 and Nellmays 49-53 Vi cents. Tin.— Dull. Kuchais
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      Rose Macphail & Penman, Ltd.
      157 8 Rose Macphail Penman, Ltd. Singapore, Nov. 6. Rubber.— London 8 7-16 d., down 1-lCd. Tin.— London flBl 155., down £3 ss. Mining.- Dull. Sunge. Ways :i. t2j-3.?.0,t 2j-3.?.O, Kuchais 1.28-1.31, Kinta Dredge 1.38-1.40. Klang Rivers 2.50-2.5"',*, Hong Fatts 62-66 cents, Malaya Consols. 38-40 cents, Penawats 77-80 cents, Petalings 5.05-5.25 ex.,
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      WHITE STAR LINE.
      159 8 Directors' Statement To Shareholders. The directors of the White Star Line, Ltd., one of the members of the Royal Mail group, have issued a statement to shareholders. This says that the aggregate gross earnings for the first half of the current year are not less than those
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
      225 8 To-day. Djambi (Noorebar) ..2 p.m. Java, South-West Sumatra, SouthEast Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Dilly (Christiaan Huygensi 3 p.m. Banks Island, Pladjoe and PaUmDang (Thcdens 1 3 p.m. Pontianak (Raub) .4 p.m. iJenpkal:.s, Siak and Pakan Baroe (Van Ho^endorp) ..4 p.m. South-East Borneo (Elout) -1 p.m. i.Trijiie.
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      272 8 EXCHANGE. Singapore, Nov. 6. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1/32 Demand 2/3 27/32 Private 3 m. credit 24 7/16 On New York, Demand 5(5 7/m Private 90 d/s 68 1/13 Or Fiance, Bank T.T. 1434 Oil Indiß, Bank T.T. 1551^ On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 224 p.c. d. On
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    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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        MINING.
        486 8 Issue v p d- Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 36/- 37/- cd. 5-5.- Ayer Hitum Tin 12/- 13/- £1 Uangrin Tin 29/- 30,1 1 Botanic Padang U22 0.27 1 1 Hatu raves 1.15 i.2u 1 1 Uukit Arang i.i;, jjo £1 £1 Burmah Malay 22 6 23/6 £1
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        GENERAL.
        223 8 v W. Buyers Sellers 2 2 Alex. Brick PrefB. 2.15 2.20 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 2.80 290 t'l £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.17.C O.IJ 1 1 Central Engine 0.60 0.60 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.45 0.55 10s. 10s. Duff Development 6/- 7/6 6 Bd. Dunlop Rubber 15 17..
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        109 8 Singapore Cold Storaf* 7 p.e. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-86 101 101 1. Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. of 1901 red. 1930 $1,878,000 par. 6% pram. Singapore Municipal 4H p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 96 ]«r. Singapore Municipal 4H p.e. ofJiW>9 red. 1966 $1,000,000 06 par. Singapore
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        382 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. To-day'i Pricei Fraser Lyall A A Co. tvatt Mlenby A l i Gajah ($1) Hitam ($1) Kuning ($1 1 a.i.i. Malay ($2) Molck ($1) Punas (*l l Balicownie ($1) Bassett ($1) Brogas ($1) Brunei (*s> 3. Jelutong ($1) H. Kutil
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    ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK.
    330 8 Wednesday, November 6 H. W. 1.23 a.m., 8.1, 1.8 p.m., 9.2. Sun rises 5.47 a.m., sets fc.l'J p.m. Moon. Max. Drc. S. 1 p.m. Thursday, November 7 H. W. 2.5 a.m., 7.C, 1.8 p.m., 8.8. Sun rises 5.48 a.m., sets C.50 p.m. Moon in Apogee, 6
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    389 8 Wtll.K H „cmU-r 1 Ship* alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. KEITLL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lih. Mutiara, Lch. Moonstone, M. Litrhtc- Kantjil, Tuk Dcpnio. Tujr Rose. Lch. Angler, M. L-.-ti. Bum, Oil Wharf Nil Coal Wharf Khoon-Foeng. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Fanjong Pagar. Albert Dock Mijor,
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    75 8 From China and Japan, by Katori Muru, due at Singapore to-morrow. From China and, Japan, by Seattle Mam, due at Singapore to-morrow. From China and Japan, by Nagpore, clue at Singapore C a.m. on Friday. From France, by Athos 11, due at Singapore 7 a.m. on Sunday. From
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    40 8 By Tambora Mantua Sphinx P. C. Hooft Kkma Indrapocra Left Arrd. Spore London Sept. 27 Oct. 21 Oct. .1 Oct. 28 Oct. 2 Oct. 28 Oct. 4 Oct. 28 Oct. 10 Nov. 4 Oct. 11 Nov. 4
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    17 8 I The Education Office at Malacca is Ik>'iriK moved shortly to the Municipal Annexe at Fort Koail.
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
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      51 8 IF IT IS WORTH ADVERTISING YOU WILL FIND IT IN THE STRAITS TIMES, fl DO YOU KNOW of a preparation that will prevent and cure the diseases known as Bark Rot, Black Thread, Black Stripe, Black Die Back, Stripe Canker WILL DO THIS. Let us tell you about it, BOUSTEADTCo.,
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      241 8 DANCING LESSONS BY Miss "JILL" ANDERSON LATE OF THE CENTURY BALLROOM (LONDON). For particulars Telephone No. 6490. The British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements and Registered under The Trust Companies Ordinance 1926) is prepared to act as EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR TRUSTEE CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE ATTORNEY OR
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
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      240 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Bright Wind. Stations. Temperature. Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Speed. Weather. Max. Mm. fall, shine, j Humidity. tion. _J P. F. ins. hours. I m.p.h. Alor Star 91 73 Nil 11.1 76 NNE 2 Fine Kota Bharu 86 75 1.13 93 98 Calm Rain K.
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    668 9 New Low Levels In Metal Section. HONG KONG TIN'S BRIGHT FUTURE. (By Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Wednesday, 11 a.m. To-day's Prices Rubber. 28 rents. Tin, 200 tons at $91 Yesterday's Prices Rubber. London 8 7/16, down l/16d. New York no market. Tone Dull, steady. Tin. Ixmdon £178
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    BAJAU RUBBER.
    117 9 Saving on the Production Costs. Rubber output or Bajau Rubber and Produce EstHte* for year ended March 31, 1021). was 171,780 lb.. against estimate of 137.000 lb. Directors state that cost of production shows considerable saving on previous futures. This saving is due not only to increased crop,
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      AIMS AND OBJECTS OF PLANT BREEDING.
      2535 9 R.R.I. Evolve New Types By Crossing. The following lecture on the Aims and Objects of Plant Breeding was delivered by Mr. L. E. Morris of the Rubber Research Institute, at the quarterly general meeting of the Malacca Planters* Association, held in the Malacca Club
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      73 9 Tone of Market Dull. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 8 7-lCd. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 17% per lb. Singapore, 12 t.S.S. equal to London Standard ;tan<larii B.S.S. on Tender o'clock noon, 1 Spot November December January Jan.-March April-June Nov. 6. Buyer*
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      ANGLO-SIAM CORPN.
      349 9 Operations During Past Year. The report of the directors of the AngloSiam Corporation, Ltd., for the year ended March 31, 1929, states that including the amount brought forward from the previous year and after providing' for all necessary depreciation and all known bad and doubtful debts, the sum
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      TIN RETURNS.
      261 9 Knmunting Tin. 1,735 piculs, 2,407 hours, 433.000 yards, value $99,600. Kuchai Tin. Bukit dredge 634 hours 40 mins.. time lost 109 hours 20 mins., average digging depth 55 feet, ore won 855 piculs, yardage treated 90.000. Hong Fatt (Sungei 8e5i).— 1,***** piculs. Taiping Tin. (Two dredges): 595 piculs,
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      RUBBER RETURNS.
      98 9 Anglo-Johorc Coisolidated. 17,006 lb, Bukit I'alon;,-.— 23.500 lb. Began Serai. 52,000 lb. Batak Rabit. 10,500 lb. Consolidated Malay.— l2G.ooo lb. Chulsa (Selangor).-^65.000 lb. East Asiatic— 3o7,l44 lb. Jimah.— 32,9oo lb. Kurau.— 32,ooo lb. Merchiston. 52,500 lb. Mountjoy.— s2,ooo lb. Mount Austin (Johorc 1.-275,138 lb Mambau (F. M.5.). —65,000
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      BATU LINTANG RUBBER.
      32 9 The Batu Lintanp Rubber Company recommends final dividend of 5 per cent., for year ended June 30, 1929, payable Oct. 14, making 7V4 per cent., against 2'j per cent.
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      PUSHING RUBBER CONSUMPTION.
      937 9 > Roads and Housing Interests. Speaking to Sir Stanley Bois yesterday, writes the London correspondent of the Times of Ceylon on Oct. 10, I found him very satisfied with the results of his visit to Toronto as chairman of the Propaganda Committee of the Rubber Growers' Association,
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      OUTLOOK FOR SUGAR.
      169 9 International Agreement Possible. It is well known that world-wide overproduction has caused a crisis in tfce sufrar industry. An investigation was recently m*de by the League of Nations Economic Committee, and various suggestions have' been made from all quarters with a view to improving the present unsatisfactory
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    ENGLISH COTTON TRADE.
    811 9 Surprising American Crop Forecast. DECLINE IN BRITISH CONSUMPTION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Manchester, Oct. 9. The event of importance in the Manchester market during the past week has been the crop statistics of the American Government which were issued on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The estimate of production
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    TANJONG MALIM RUBBER.
    28 9 The Tanjong Malim Rubber Company recommends dividend of 10 per cent, net (equivalent to 12 H per cent, gross) for year to June 30, 1929.
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 6. POLICE AND PUBLIC.
    1012 10 In the course of an outspoken artlcJe n the current issue of the Malaynn Police Magazine, an experienced police officer writing under the r.orn-de-plume "Veteran deals frankly and at length with the vexed problem of squeeze." He does not deny
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    THE FASCINATION OF CHESS.
    835 10 Why It Has Been Popular For Centuries. j I j j I (By J. R. Capablanca, former Chess Champion of the World.) During a great international chess contest, the whole world awaits results with the keenest impatience, and the world Press devotes considerable space to problems
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    281 10 Mr. Vaughan Jones ha 3 returned to Singapore from Home leave. Mr. W. N. Gourlay, who was a Police Magistrate in Singapore prior to going on leave, goes to Alor Gajah at the end of November as District Officer. Mr. E. P. Welby has resigned the management
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    871 10 THE BLUSHING VIOLET. In the game of soliciting votes it is customary for the candidate or his supporters to claim all the public virtues and most of the private ones, besides giving tho impression of l>ein(r a special gift from heaven for the sphere to which
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    IMPORTANT DEBATES IN LORDS AND COMMONS. DOMINION STATUS FOR INDIA.
    1214 11 Lord Reading's Criticism In Upper House. OFFICIAL REPLY. 1910 Reservations Remain Unaltered. Rugby, Nov. 5. Th Marquis of Reading, a former Vk j'.v of India, in the House of Lords, called attention t;> the recent statement issued by the Vicerry
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    PRICES FALL IN NEW YORK.
    180 11 Heavy Selling in Large Share Blocks. New York, Nov. 5. After the most turbulent fortnight in its history the stock market has returned to something like a normal condition. The market opened one to 10 points lower, with a huge volume of trading, greatly to
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    U.S.A. TARIFF BILL.
    60 11 Receives Death Blow In Senate. Washington, Nov. 5. What many political observers regard as a death blow to the present Tariff Bill has been delivered by the Senate wfcich, I by 54 votes to 22. has passed a resolution censuring Mr. Hiram Bingham, of ConI eltcilt. Cor
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    BANKING AND INDUSTRY.
    107 11 Committee Appointed In London. Rugby, Nov. 5. The composition is announced of a committee appointed by Mr. Philip Snowden, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to inquire into the relation between banking and industry and to make recommendations to assist in the development of commerce and the employment of
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    AUSTRALIA'S WORRIES.
    78 11 \Y ants Immigration To Stop. Melbourne, Nov. 5. Owing to the growth of unemployment the Government has decided to request the British Government to suspend the Subsidised Immigration Treaty, according to which 450,000 immigrants from Great Britain were to be settled in Australia, for which purpose Gr^at Britain
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    THE MENACE OF RABIES.
    39 11 Stricter Control of Dogs In Siam. (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Nov. 5. It is stated that a npw lavn for the better control of dogs during epidemics of rabies, etc., will shortly be introduced.
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    INSPECTOR CHARGED.
    107 11 Alleged Bribe from Serangoon Landowner. Allegations of having received an illegal gratification of $50 and of using as genuine a forged document were made against an health inspector in the service of the Rural Board before Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, the District Judge, this morning. The accused,
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    ANGLO-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP.
    891 11 Premier on His Visit PRAISE FROM BALDWIN LLOYD GEORGE. Rugby, Nov. 6. Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald to-day, in the House of Commons, reported upon his visit to the United States and Canada. He said that whatever success had attended the visit was largely due to the hearty support
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    CONSUMERS' COUNCIL FOR BRITAIN.
    128 11 Checking Food Prices. TO BE VESTED WITH WIDE POWERS. London, Nov. 5. In the House of Commons Mr. W. Graham, President of the Board of Trade, announced that the Government proposed to ask Parliament, early in the New Year, to create a Consumers' Council, as a
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    COAL CONFERENCE.
    47 11 Miners' Federation Meet In London. Rugby, Nov. 5. Delegates from the coalfields are to-day attending a special conference in London of the Miners' Federation which will consider proposals on the coal industry which the Governmert will embody in legislation during the present session. British Wireless.
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    IMBROGLIO IN POLAND.
    174 11 Diet Adjourned Trouble Brewing. Warsaw, Nov. 5. M. Moscicki, President of the Republic, who sided with Marshal Pilsudski, has decreed the adjournment of Parliament for a month, thus circumventing the action of M. Daszynski, President of the Diet, who, in defiance of Marshal Pilsudski, convened the Diet
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    THEFTS AT TANGLIN.
    92 11 Articles found in Suspected Man's House. A Chinese who is, believed to have been responsible for a great number of petty thefts from European, houses in the Tanglin district was produced before the Second Police Magistrate yesterday and charged with theft of a gold wrist watch the
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    SHARKS IN PENANG.
    81 11 Bathers Warned Against Infested Harbour. (From Cur Own Correspondent.) Penang, Nov. 4. Penang harbour now appears to be infested with sharks, and bathers are warned when going out to swim. During the past week, no less than six large ones have been caught in the fishing stakes
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    ITALY AND THE LEAGUE.
    99 11 Mussolini to Co-operate In Future. Geneva, Nov. 5. With reference to Italy's derogatory attitude towards the League of Nations it is reported that salutary results are likely to follow Sir Eric Drummond's visit to Rome, where he is reported to Italy, in future, will co-operate more
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    GENERAL MOTORS IN SINGAPORE.
    435 11 Far Eastern Headquarters Moved Here. An announcement of great interest to commercial Singapore is that the Far Eastern headquarters of the General Motors Export Company are to be transferred here from Bombay. This announcement was made by Mr. H. V. Phillips, the Company's regional director for
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    THE PRINCE OF WALES.
    69 11 To Resume His African Tour. London, Nov. 5. It is understood that the Prince of Wales will shortly resume his African tour which was interrupted by the King's illness in November. According to present arrangements the Prince, it is reported, will sail for Cape Town on
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    WIFE SUES HUSBAND.
    129 11 Claim for Maintenance At Singapore. Mr. John George Grey was the defendant in a claim for maintenance which came up for hearing before the District Judge, yesterday. The complainant was Mrs. Lilian Grey. It was alleged that defendant had neglected or refused to maintain his wife since
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    EUROPEAN'S LAPSE.
    153 11 Bound Over On Breach Of Trust Charges. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Nov. 4. William Baugh, a 2 J-year-old European, pleaded guilty before the Malacca District Judge (Mr. G. C. L)odd> to criminal breach of trust in respect of $758. He was also found guilty, on Oct. 30,
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    RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA.
    1096 11 Commons Approve Labour N Policy. YESTERDAY'S DEBATE. Mr. Baldwin's Amendment Defeated. v Rugby, Nov. B, Mr. Arthur Henderson, in the H"U f Commons, moved the following it ■<.lufr»' "That this Hour* is of opinion that \t»resumption of full diplomatic rotations between this country and U able and
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    SINGAPORE ASSIZE CASES.
    661 12 Banishee Who Returned Against His Will. The sixth Singapore Assize of this year was begun yesterday morning before Mr. Justice Stevens. On the application of the Deputy Public Prosecutor (Mr. J. H. Pedlow) the charge, against an Indian Mohammedan, of having murdered a Chinese girl at Geylang
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    SWIMMING POOL DEATH
    211 12 Fruitless Effort to Obtain Medical Aid. The inquiry into the death of a Chinese schoolboy who was found drowned in the* V.M.C.A. Swimming Pool at Fort Canning on Sept. It last was commenced before Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Singapore Coroner, yesterday. The deceased, Tan Ah Kirn,
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    CHINESE GAOL BREAKER
    66 12 Escapes from Banda Hilir While Awaiting Sentence. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Nov. 4. i him Ah Huat who was convicted of stealing a clock at Hecren Street last week, and remanded to come up for sentence, escaped from the Banda Hilir Goal on Sunday. When the
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    MALACCA SCHEME.
    194 12 Government to Provide For Fishermen. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Nov. 4. A sum of $50,000 is to be spent by the Government at Malacca on the purchase, filling and drainage of a 30-acre piece of land at Ujong Pasi for the accommodation of the Portuguese fishermen of
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    GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
    531 12 The following is officially supplied from Government House, Singapore. Monday, Oct. 28. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Legislative Council. The following guests dined with His Excellency and Mrs. Scott Hon. Mr. B. W. Elles, Hon. Mr. A. P. Robinson, Hon. Mr. J. M. Milne and
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    A MALACCA "BAG."
    47 12 Fully-Grown Tiger Shot At Kendong. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Nov. 4. A fully-grown tiger, measuring 7 ft. 6 ins. was shot at MeTekek Estate, Kendong, by a Malay employee on Sunday last The carcaso was taken to a taxidermist at Seremban for stuffing.
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    MR. ALEXANDER BENZIE.
    146 12 Scottish Resident of Singapore Recalled. There are few Europeans left in Singapore who remember Mr. Alexander Kmslie Benzie, whose death at Home was announced the other day, and who was at one time a leading resident here. Mr. Benzie, who was a native of Aberdeen, first came
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    CHINA'S PRESIDENT TO RESIGN.
    541 12 Marshal Yen Shi-shan's Reported Defection. President Chiang Kai-shek is pressing Marshal Yen Shi-Bhan for a definite statement as to his Attitude towards the Nanking Nationalist Government, states a Sin Kuo Mm message. The President is reported to have told Marshal Yen Shi-shan of his determination to
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    COMMUNISM IN JAPAN.
    168 12 Rigid Watch Still Being Maintained. Tokio, Nov. 5. The preliminary court examinations of the Radicals arrested since the round-up throughout the country on March 15, of last year has been completed, and the Press ban has been lifted. According to a statement now issued a total of
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    CHERNIAVSKY TRIO.
    105 12 The following programme will be given by the Cherniavsky Trio at their final recital in the Victoria Theatre tonight Trio in C Minor Mendelssohn Cello Solos (a) Serenade Mclancolique Tschaikowsky (b) Mazurka Popper (c) Papillon Popper Pianoforte Solos (a) Nocturne in D Flat (b) Three Preludes Chopin (c)
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    PLANTERS' FUND.
    110 12 Meeting of Employees Collapses. A meeting of employees contributing to the Malayan Planters' Provident Fund was held at the secretaries' office, Kuala Lumpur, on Oct. 26, to consider a resolution that the rules passed by the board in January, and confirmed by the council of the Rubber Growers'
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    A HUNGRY VAGRANT.
    164 12 Free Meal Costs Two Weeks' Imprisonment. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 5. A sorry' looking Chinese by the name of ISM Ljm Pew, whom the Chief Court Inspector/Mr. H. Doel, aaid he recognised as one who had been produced in the Court on a previous
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    146 12 Kit Carson," the last of Fred Thompson's pictures and said to be his best, will be the attraction at the Surma Theatre to-night. The Buddy Roosevelt feature with a new comedy will be shown in the first show, and there w>H be matinees of different pictures on Saturday
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    66 12 The Village Fair v/hich is to be held in Katon^ Park on Saturday in aid of the Poppy Day Fund will be opened at 3.45 p.m. by Mrs. Pritchard. The gates will be opened at 3.30 p.m. and His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government and Mrs. Scott will visit
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    DREDGE SINKS AT IPOH.
    85 12 Engineer's Narrow Escape From Drowning. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Nov. fi. Number three dredge, belonging to tha Kuala Lumpur Tin Fields, is reported to have sunk on Saturday in deep water. No lives were lost. The engineer had a narrow escape from drowning as a
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    MALACCA INDIAN FAIR
    120 12 Three Day Celebration Of Ikepavali. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Nov. 4. The Indian fair which was held on the grounds of the Malacca Indian Club in celebration of the Deepavali festival was declared open by Mr. G. C. Dodd, chairman of the Hindu Advisory Board. In
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    STARTLING REQUEST
    147 12 Reporter Who Knew More Than Police. An extraordinary incident occurred in the Singapore Coroner's Court this morning. Mr. F. G. Bourne resumed his inquiry into the midnight murder of a Cantonese man and girl at Sitrlap, a surprising feature of which was that the story of the murder
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    GUATEMALA ERUPTION
    34 12 Guatemala City, Nov. 5. At least twenty people have been killed and much property has been damaged by the eruption of the Santa Maria volcano, which has formed a new crater. Rcutar.
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    Rain Interferes with Inter-port Cricket at Hong Kong.—Local Sport. INTER-PORT CRICKET TOURNAMENT.
    652 13 Rain Interferes with Inter-port Cricket at Hong Kong.— Local Sport. INTER-PORT CRICKET TOURNAMENT. Malaya's Recovery. MODERATE TOTAL IN FIRST INNINGS. (From Our Own Correspondent) Hong Kong, Nov. 5. The Malayan team which has come to Hong Kong" to take part in the Interport triangular eridnt tournament started their fust puM
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    145 13 Wednesday, November 6 Football Mutch at .Stadium in aid of Poppy Day Kun.l S.C.C. vs. The Reit. Tliurxday, November 7 Raafcy i I'.s.k.f.c. vm. Etc., S.C.C. Hockey Ilorneo-Boustead vs. V.M.C.A. Friday, November 8 Hockey: S.C.f vs. Old Rafflc»ian», S.C.C; S.( .< vi. Welch Reet., Tanclin S.R.C. v LA.
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    JACK HOOD'S DEFEAT.
    215 13 "Lesson in the Finer Art Of Boxing." Further details of the fight in which Len Harvey retained the middleweight championship cf Britain by beating Jack Hood on points are now to hand. Hr.rvcy owed his victory to his splendid left hand, which he used most frequently. Hood
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    UNITED SERVICES LOSE.
    185 13 Keen Game Against P.S. Team At Pulau Brani. Yesterday's game at Pulau Brani between the United Services and the Public Services resulted in a win ior the latter by 11 pis. (a goal, a penalty goal, and a try) to 7 pts. (a dropped coil and a
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    LOCAL FOOTBALL.
    75 13 Chartered Bank Beaten By Socony. At the Raffles Reclamation ground yesterday the Socony and the Chartered Bank football teams had a friendly game at soccer, in which the former won by 2—o.2 0. Both goals were scored by Lav Pek Jim, the Socony centreforward. Had it not been
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    GOLF.
    139 13 Keppel G.C. November Medal This Week-End. The Keppel Golf Club November monthly medal (bogey) competition will be played during next week-end. Katong Golf Club Eclectic Competition. At the Katong Golf Club an eclectic competition will be held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday next. The VVeilding Cup Competition will be
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    BADMINTON.
    60 13 Semi-Finals of Singapore Singles Championship The semi-finals of the Singapore open singles Badminton championship will be played at 331 North Bridge Road on Sunday, at 4 p.m. The grounds will be enclosed, and admission will be by tickets only. The following are the ties K. .1. Vass vs. Seah
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    LEICESTER CAPTAINCY.
    56 13 Surprise Selection of Mr. J. A. De Lisle. London, Oct. 18. J. A. Dc Lisle, who recently returned from India, has accepted the captaincy of Leicestershire in succession to E. W. Dawson. Dawson captained Leicester for only one season, having taken over from Major Fowke. The- selection of
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    PENANG TURF CLUB'S GOOD YEAR.
    990 13 Pros and Cons of The New Race Course. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Nov. 6. At to-day's meeting of the Penan? Turf Club, the chairman made an important statement on the subject of restriction, and also an announcement regarding the new race course. Two propositions
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    MERCHANTS DRAW WITH A.P.C.
    626 13 Low Scoring in Forward Battle. Yesterday's tournament game between the A.P.C. and the Merchants, which began with promise of good play and ended very raggedly, resulted in a draw, the A.P.C. gaining a try) and the Merchants a penalty goal. Owing t:. an early aft; moon
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    MALACCA'S SUCCESS.
    304 13 Hard-Fought Victory Over North Johore. Malacca visited Genuang last Satimk.v and defeated North Johore by !> pts. (J tries and a penalty gcal) to 0 pts. (two tries). Johore opened with a strong lush and Hayes was nearly in after a to;.<i run. Malacca then took charge of
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    QUEEN'S CLUB TENNIS.
    29 13 London, Oct. 22. In the final of the Queen's Club covered courts championship, Crole Rees and Mrs. Michel (holders) beat Wheatley and Mrs. Lycett, 6—l, 6—3.
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    LOCAL YACHTING.
    346 13 Betsy Leads Batavia Cup Series. On Sunday there was a good turn-out of 14 yachts in the second all-in handicap race for the Batavia Cup. Kilat had the best of an excellent start, Prima Donna of the B class was next away and the small 14 feet dinghy,
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    TENNIS.
    34 13 S.R.C. Tournament. In the final of the B Singles Handicap event in the S.R.C. tournament played on Monday K. N. Legge defeated F. Ephraums, 6—3,6 3, 7— 5, after a closely contested match.
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    MELBOURNE CUP WON BY NIGHTMARCH.
    222 13 Three New Zealand Horses Placed. (From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney, Nov. 5. The Melbourne Cup race was run to-day when three New Zealand candidates captured the first three places. Lewis fought with Phar Lap for nine furlongs, and it nppearid that if he had allowed
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    HOCKEY.
    86 13 Ladies' Match on Padanj? For Poppy Day Funds. The S.C.C. games fixed for Friday have been cancelled to permit of the playing of a charity hockey match in aid of I'oppy Day Funds between teams of ladies. The S.C.C. eleven to meet the R.E. and R.A. on the Padang
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    MALACCA PLANTERS' ASSOCIATION.
    1026 15 Recruiting Prospects. DELEGATION TO INDIA FAVOURED. T!;e quarterly jrencral meeting of the Malacca Planters' Association was held al the Malacca Club on Sunday, Nov. 3, the Hon. A. McKenzie occupying the chair. A letter from the Under Secretary of the F.M.S. was read informing the Association that
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    THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE IN LONDON.
    1701 15  -  J. Jefferson Farjeon. (By Oar London Critic. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimui London, Nov. 2. <* ¥EW Suss," now being played to record houses at the Duke of York' 3 Theatre, is probably the biggest theatrical event of the autumn. Every now and again some novel gets
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    COLD STORAGE IN SINGAPORE.
    697 15 California Research. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR THE TROPICS. The arrival of the Kerr Steamship Co.'s motor ship Silverhazel on Sunday aroused great interest amonx fruit importers in Singapore. This vessel left San Francisco on Sept. 12, carrying 600 packages of California fresh fruit and vegetables, comprising
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    RAUB GOLD MINE BLAZE.
    171 15 10 People Homeless Through Fused Wire. Further details have now come to hand in connection with the blase ut the Rauli Austialian Gold Mine, at Bukit Koman on Nov. 1, when, as the result of a fused wire, due to liuhtninj?, the Cantonese KoiiKsi was burnt
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