The Straits Times, 20 August 1932

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    26 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST, r AJSD MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, AUGUST, 20, 1932. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      378 1 SINGAPORE: 78, CECIL ST. .('PHONE 6151). 1 IT,'"" "7-"! 6.15 Toninlit 9.15 1 CLAUDETTE COLHEKT in I THE MISLEADING LADY. J'J.oiu- 5261-2. "BEAR BRAND" MILK is not only the most ecom> I^^ ffS^ mical, but the most dependable milk you can buy. (,^L (>rij«inatinjl from pedigree cattle grazing on the
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      181 1 KUALA LUMPUR 27. JAVA ST. (PHONE 3683). WORTH'S CORSETRY. /r^ THE NAME OF ft .rrfflfc. \T\\ "WORTH flWk f- HAS LONG BEEN J tfjjf V/T\ ASYNONYM /^~V N. FOR EXCELLENCE 1\ 'S~\'\ y IN CORSETRY. ]1 Front Bu»k Conw-t. All Elastic. 12 inches ■B/HK •'•'liftU n? >*■■■ Wrll Cut, Sidt-
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      16 1 r '"-'r".".""-""ri 1 6.15 Toniicht 9.15. CLAI DETTE COLBERT in THE MISLEADING LADY. 1 Phone 5261-2.
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      511 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage. Due Spore. 1982. XNOVARA 6,990 Aug. 23 y
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      653 2 j_ (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.) TO LONDON. Naplea. Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Mlddlesborough. Vessels. Tonnage. Due. Sail g KASHIMA MARU 10.000 Aug. 25 2i t YASUKUNI MARU 12,000 Sept. 6 HAKONE MARU 10,500 Sept. 21 2. SUWA MARU 10,700 Oct. 6 S FUSHIMI MARU 11.000 Oct. 20 2 HAKOZAKI MARU
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      553 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND CELBOURNH via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. I Regular monthly sailings by tha well 6 <nown steamer MARELLA (7,866 tons) and the Mb MANGOLA (3,862 tons) (Cargo 7 only). Tha s.s. MARELLA la ona of the largest and finest steamers
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      598 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO, LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark.) Telephone 6329. PASSENGER AND FRBIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON. ROTTERDAM, HAMBUBG AND COPENHAGEN. Laave B*aore. Penan**. M.s. LALANDIA Stat. 14 Sept. 16 m.s. MEONIA Sapt. 21 Sept. 23 m.a. BORINGIA Oct. Oct. 14 m.s. FIONU Not. i Mot. 4 m.s. IRBU Not.
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      1079 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HTJA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO. Steam Ship Co, Ltd, and China (1952), LTD. Mutual BUm Navigation Co., Lid.) THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co, Ltd. THE CUNARD BTEAM SHIl 3 Co, Ltd. THE CHINA NAVIGATION Co, Ltd. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE, La.
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      SHIPPING PROBLEMS OF TODAY.
      1516 3 The Solution. HINGES ON WORLD TRADE REVIVAL. An interesting and comprehensive review of the British shipping industry w:igiven liy Lord Essendotl, chairman of Withy and Co. and asro(iatcil companies, at tlu> London School of Economies in connection with the ecooomic eourac arranged by the British Association
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      BRITISH SHIPPING.
      256 3 Equality of Treatment In The Empire. The out'.w.k for tho Bri'J.-h shipping nriustry today is *<> serious as to call for :>. immediate r.view of the policy which h<uld govern the industry," declared Mr. W. J. IfcAliltor, chairman of the General •^team Xuvigatior. f'o:ipany, and retiring hairmafl o
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      KASHMIR'S CREW.
      37 3 The crew of the P. and O. Kashmir passed through Singapore aboard the P and O. Rawalpindi yesterday. The Kashmir was in Singapore about six weeks ago on its way to Japan to be sold.
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      36 3 A sunken wreck of a wooden tongkang is reported in a depth of 9 feet, at a distance of about Il i rriles westward of *Tanjong Bulus. Lat V 15' 30"N, long 103° 29' 30"E (approx).
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      VESSELS ARRIVED.
      152 3 iV.RDANUS, Brit.. 4,920 tons, from Liverpool 20-8, for Hong Kong 22-8. DELACOA MARU. Jap., 4.373 tons, from Yokohama 20-8, for Liverpool, unct. KAFTHOR, Norw., 7fil tons, from Bangkok 20-8, for Bangkok 22-8. HUA TONG, Brit., 10'J tons, from Muar 10-8, for Muar 20-8. HONG KHENG, Brit., 3,975 tons,
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      SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
      91 3 I Saturday, Aujrust 20. Ships aioncside the Wharves or expected to arrive. Entrance Godnwn Gate. I Main Wharf Kintu IB S.-iarliruiken II Medusa 11 Durdanus Empire Dock Machaon |»0 Silveryew Mineiic Steel Scientist 48 4 KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. "Shark," Lch. "Spartan," Mapia, Volsella, Tub "Pentower,"
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      SHIPS BY WIRELESS.
      89 3 The following ships are in commun cation with the Wireless Stations at. Singapore Agamemnon, Aldegonda, Angelina, Baloeran. Barcn Lovat, Capt St. Andie>v, Cingalese Prince. Eifukd Maru, Gienamoy, G.anville, Hong Pensr, In WJni. Juno, Kingsbni. Liverpool Man, kfilMTk, Xieuw Zeeleml. Pembrokeshire, Pir.na, Saarbruecken, Shini Maru, Tjisadane. Penang Atho.-
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      PASSENGERS.
      69 3 The following passengers for Malaya arrived bf the P. and O. Ranihi yesterday Strt. and Mrx CoßStabU, Mis* M< B. r oopcr. Mr-, (i. V. ConsUkW, Mr*. M. D«Wne;, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. flray. Mr. a-id Mr-. H." K. Btrol, Mr. W. Scobie. Misi K. E. Tavener. Mr.
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      NOTICE.
      62 3 Malacca Strait, eastern shore Dindings. Tanjonjr Hantu Light. On oi nhout Oct. 1, 1932, mi a post close '<> the existing lejhtlsovse, Lat P l'.t'N, long. 100 .'X (approx), the occulting white light will be replaced by a Hashing white light every five seconds thus:— Flash O.r, aec, 4.".
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      GUN PRACTICE.
      47 3 Owners and master.-; of shipping arc requested to keep their vesseis as clear of the ranee as possible during the aeroplana machine gun practice, which will !.'ike place on Pulau Saber at 7 a. I. e^ch day. Sept. 1 to 30, Ittt, loth dat'M inclusive
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      540 3 4NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD (Incorporated in Germany.) The undermentioned sre the company's intended fixtures OUTWARDS. SAARBRUCKEN for Iloilo, Cebu Manila, Hong Kong, S'ghai, Taku, Dalny and Japan Aug. 20 ISAR for Iloilo. Manila, Hong Kong, Keelung, Shanghai, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kobe, Taku Bar (Tientsin) Dairen, Tsinjrtau and Hankow Aug. 28 COBLENZ for Manila,
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      418 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE /—^JS&r •^WBjErW JS^L A FEW MORE REASONS WHY DOLLAR LINERS ARE POPULAR. 1 The staterooms are the largest &nd most comfortable you can buy. 2 The cosmopolitan atmosphere of those World Liners insures you an interesting cruise. The ship is yours from stem to slern No petty
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      477 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. Freight Service to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. Via Torts and Suez Canal. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI JAI'AV. Steamer l>iic S'|mru. s.s. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE Sept. U HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF FLOUNCI for Marseilles, Havre, London, liotU'nlum Bad Hamburg Dm
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      48 3 SINGAPORE WEATHEI REPORT. Yc-tcrday's max. tornr>. H>'> Il'.I 1 Last night's mm. temp. Tft'F. Yesterday's rainf.ill 0.02 in. sunshir.i- [).■> hours 1 p.m. relative hum 6"> per cent. 1 p.m. vind S. W. 10 m.p.h. 1 p.m. wcatbar fina C. D. ST2WART, Superintendent Meteorological Office. Singapore, Augasi I'O. 11):J2.
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      138 3 TIDE TABLES. Saturday, August 20. H. W. 12.24 a.m., 10 ft., 12.55 p.m., 0 ft. Sunday, August 21. H. \V. 12.59 a.m.. 9 ft. 5 in., 1.16 p.m., 9 ft. Monday. August 22. H. \V. LSI a.m., 'J ft., 1.41 p.m., 8 ft. 0 in. TueKday, August 2.1. H. W.
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      667 4 SITUATIONS VACANT. When applying for any position advertised, la these columns send copies of testimonial*. De not send original*. WANTED, lndy etoffc. 101, Straits Times. WANTBQ, Indy Loachej£ experience not aseeatiaL -KM), Straits Times. WANTED, experienced advertisement canvasser*. Apply 4U:i, Stiaits Times. stations wanted EXCELLENT Chinese (eeett)-bay available Horn IMa
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      1198 4 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET FOR SALE TO LET, 4, Angullia Park, complete oil ORCHIDS FOR SALE, Oncidium Sanceanill factory, 92, Robinson Road. Apply num different kind of Cattleyas and DendroJ Vngullia Co. biums etc. Can inspect daily from 9 a.m. to 1 4 p.m. at No. 76, Wilkie Road. TO
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      661 4 PUBLIC NOTICES. THE RAliB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Queensland). Application, has been made to the Local Directors of the above Company to issue a duplicate Certificate for 100 Shares of £1 each, fully-paid, in this Company numbered *****-***** registered in the name of RASTAMJI ARDKSIR DASTUR of
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      635 4 LEGAL NOTICES RICHARD TALMADGE'S TALKIES. NOTICE is hereby given thn; PENANG KIOORAPH COMPANY of Singapore have obtained tl.e exclusive rights to exhibit in the Straits Settlements, the State of Jo). ore, the Federated and Unfederated Malay Btaaea, 1 Siam and the Dutch East Indies, nil tre Talking Pictures starring Richard
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      441 4 BUSINESS CARDS. GUAN HENG MOTOR REPAIRERS We are entirely a new concern, carrying on business at 52, ORCHARD ROAD. We specialise in Repair Works. Battery service, and Automobile Klectrical service. All motorcar accessories can be supplied at moderate prices. Pp i A "if "61 TUNING— Ki;r\\IRS. REMOVALS— HIRE. E. CHARLES,
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    JUNGLE MURDER INQUIRY.
    607 5 Man With Two Black Eyes Arrested. The inquiry into the murder of a police constable and the shooting of one of three robbers in Pasir Panjang in the early hours of July 30 was continued yesterday lefore Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Singapore Coroner. Smart work by
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    SINGAPORE'S HEALTH.
    141 5 Tho Singapore Municipal Health statement for the week ended Aujr. II fcives the total number of deaths »r male 07 and female 54. This represents a deathratd of 16.70 per mille, per annum, compared with 17.25 in the preceding week and 2(5.48 in the corresponding week of last
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      373 5 HOTELS RAFFLES HOTEL MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL Rooms with Modern Sanitation and Hot and Cold Running Water TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE CABARET. Entire Change of Programme. Soli. DYINi; SWAN Du.t. COMIC M. APACHES DANCE Duct. SNAKK lIAKMKK Alex. SnlnikolT ;ind Miss I'hylis Scott in Symbolical Dance "TO THE LIGHT" BOOK NOW.
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      61 5 FIRE-ACCIDENT-MOTOR, THE LONDON ASSURANCB, HONG KONG FIRB INSCE. CO, ZM. PHOENIX ASSURANCB Co, Ltd, WESTERN ASSURANCB Co. ONION INSCE., SOCIETY Of CANTON, LU, EAGLE STAR A BRIT. DOM. INSCB. Co, GUTHRIE CO., LU). General Agenta. (Incorporated in S.S.) SURVEYING AND MARINE INSTRUMENTS A complete range of laatramenta la Stock at
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      489 5 RAFFLES HOTEL Sunday, Aug. 21, at 9.30 p.m. Monia Litter and His Augmented Concert Orchestra. Overture "Robin Ucs Hois" C. von W«kat>. I iiliMi-h.-d Symphony K Schuliort. (a) Alltpro Moderato (b) "Andante Con Moto." INTERVAL. Racatellen for A. Dvorak. (at Allppri'ctt > Scbcnando" TWO ib> "Tempo Di Mimutto." VOILINS (c)
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      249 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle PI F~l I s 'I h Wit I V I* I 9I 9 fM- m m* w^ )>m iM H£_ mi—w* _m m li I* 4 •s*:M I I Ir,:-:! 1 I I I I I \:*/v£ (CLUES.) ACROSS. 1. Convinced c. Mixture of flour 10. Nothing
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    A JOURNAL IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
    2376 6 A Malay States Association— What It Might Do Public Spirit Going To Waste Kuala Lumpur \s Opportunities Goodbye To Boom Distractions —A Neiv Chapter Of Social History Building The City Beautiful. (By Our Kuala Lun pur Correspondent.) ff\HE proposal to form a Malay .States
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    HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS.
    643 6 Scholarships At Raffles College. With a view to the provision of more highly qualified teachers the Government has approved of the following scheme: Selected students or teachers, ir.ale or f> male, will be given scholarships at Kaffies College, Singapore, to study for three years a course approved
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    POST OFFICE GUIDE.
    55 6 The 1932-33 Post Office Guide is now on sale at all post offices at the price of one dollar. It is a much more bulky volume than previously and extends to over 300 pages. It contains information on everything postal and the list of towns with post
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    679 6 ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL.— I3th Sunday after Trinity. Aug. 21, 6.50 a,m., Holy Comn. 7.30 «.m., Matins; 8 a.m.. Holy Comn. (Choral); 9.15 a.m.. Holy Comn.; 5.30 p.m.. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon; Holy Comn. en Mon., Wed. and Friday at 8 a.m., Tues., Thura. and Saturday at 7 a.m.
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    PRINCE DON JUAN.
    89 6 Inmate of Colombo General Hospital. Prince Don Juan, who is a midshipman on H.M.B. Enterprise, was taken ill recently atd had to enter the Merchants' Ward at the General Hospital for trealirent, safs the Times of Ceylon of Aug. 13. He s reported to be down with
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      392 6 TALKIE ENTERTAINMEN" At the PRINCE'S THEATRE ('PHONE 2750.) 3 nights commencing SUNDAY. AUG. 2 Ist. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Presents MARIE DRESSLER "E MM A" It's a riot! It's Marie's finest picture! 3 nights commencing WEDNESDAY. AUG. 24th. Columbia's fascinating Drama, FORBIDDEN" with BARBARA STANWYCK, ADOLPIIK MENJOI'. You'll never forget the charm and
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      60 6 IN KUALA LUMPUR! At the COLISEUM THEATRE ('PHONE 2578.) 3 nicht-i commencing MONDAY. AUG. 22nd. Columbia's ili:im:itic story "MADONNA OF THE STREETS" with EVELYN BRENT, ROBERT AMES. A itory that -ill hold your interest It is fait WOTIIH -J nights connmiH ;i.ir THURSDAY. AUG. 25TH. A PURE TAMIL TALKIE! "GALAVA
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      154 7 LAST NIGHT TONIGHT The Screen's Greatest Child actor in his most lovable role JACKIE COOPER IN When a Feller Needs a Friend A Metro Goldvvyn Mayer Picture. t o m o rYo¥ SUNDAY at 3 p.m. 6.5 p.m. 9.S p.m. DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAMME FOR THE FIRST TIME in SINGAPORE A
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      171 7 One of the Brightest Shows of the Year! ,M t I t t t I M M It I I I I I It fftt I»M««««M>MIIIII»M»MM CAPITOL COMMENCING TONIGHT! -Matinee Tomorrow, 3.15Two Popular Favourites united for the First Time m^msM^^Km^SitM Beautiful, Vivacious MBB^^Kml&*M Lovelier than ever— VI-.' C> B Famous
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      296 7 MATINEE TODAY AND SUNDAY 3.lsT" j IF IT S AT THE PAVILION, ITS A GENUINE I ALL-BRITISH SUPER PICTURE. ■■■■■■B LAUGH! CHUCKLE! ROAR! \^K '^|l E ME^ RiEST MADDEST. Hv **t J*% 981 most side-splitting iO FARCE »N YEARS-SEE E Jflj IT THIS WEEK-END AND GET WL M A F|
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    208 8 Local Rubber Position Easier. ABSENCE OF BUYING ORDERS. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Saturday. Today's Prices Rubber, 7 cents per lb. Tin. Singapore price $73.12 '/i per picul. Yesterday's Prices Rubber. London, 2 7/1 (Wl.. up i 1 li.d. New York, 3 7/16 els., down 1 16
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    71 8 Noon, Aug. 20. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Buyers. Sellers. Spot 7' K 7' Standard R.S.S. on Tender Buyers. Sellers. Sept. 71 t 7!»j Oct. .7 5 16 7 Oct. -Dec. 7 7 7 16' Jan.-Mar. 7> L 7 9 16 Tone of Market Easier.
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    PRODUCE.
    170 8 Singapore, Aug. 20. Gambier 6.25 (Cube No. 1 unpicked) 12.00 Copra 5.55 mixed 5.05 Sago flour, Sarawak 1.95 White Pepper 25.00 Black Pepper 19.00 Pearl Sago 4.2.5 small 5.00 medium 6.00 Rice Siam $155 to 195 j Saigon $147 to 154 i Rangoon $145 to 155 j No. 1
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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        MINING.
        446 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5. 5 Ayer Hitam Tin £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Padang 1 1 Batu Caves 1 1 Bukit Arang £1 £1 Burmah Malay £1 £1 Chenderiang 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt
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        GENERAL.
        279 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.50 0.80 nom. 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefa. 0.90 1.00 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 4.7.6 4.12.6 10 6 British Malaya Trustee 4.00 100 50 Chinese Com. Bank 63.00 5.00 66.00 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7* Prefs. 18
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        142 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 102 103 ci. Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 104 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 414 p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 100 103 nom. Singapore Municipal 4*4 P-c of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 100
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        378 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. The above rubber quotations are mostly only nominal. To-day's Price Eraser Lyall Evatt k Co. Allenby ($1) 0.30 0.40 0.30 0.40 Alor Gajah ($1) 0.20 0.30 0.25 0.35 A. Hitam ($1) 0.40 0.60 0.40 0.60 A. Kuning ($1) 0.05 0.15
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      194 8 Singapore, Aug. 20. SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/3 15/16 London, 3 months' sight 2/3 29/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/3 7 8 London, 30 days' sight 2/3 27/32 London, demand 2/3 13/16 London, T.T. 2/3 25/32 Lyons and Paris, demand 1,015 Hamburg, demand 164 New York, demand
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      EXCHANGES.
      90 8 Rugby, Aug. 19. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 8.61 Athens 555 Belgrade 215 Berlin 14.57 V-j Bombay Is. 6 7/64 Brussels 24.97% Bucharest 597*4 Buenos Aires nominal Copenhagen 18.75 Geneva 17.80^ Helsingfors 232>/> Hong Kong Is. 4Vlt Lisbon 110 Madrid 4."> j t Milan 67 > j Monte Video 30
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      AIR MAIL.
      50 8 Mails ,left London Aug. 10) by the out-a-ard aeroplane from Amsterdam are expected to arrive at Singapore by the evening express today. Correspondence addressed to boxholders only will be ready for delivery at 7.30 p.m. Applications from non-boxholders for delivery at the General Post Office cannot be entertained.
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      48 8 From France by Athos II due Singapore 8 a.m. tomorrow. From China and Japan by Akita Maru dw? Singapore tomorrow afternoon. From Holland by Indrapoera due Singapore on Tuesday morning, the 23rd instant. From China by Kumsang due Singapore 6 a.m. on Wednesday, the 26th instant.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    179 8 Today. I'ppor Uurnu- (Hong Khenj;) p.m. Bvngkalis and Bagan Si Api Api (Toboali) 4 p.m. Temliiluhun and Irxlru^iii Ratal 1 |> .111. South-Kast Borneo 1 Klinjot- 1 1 p.m. Rhio, Billitofi, Java, South-West Sumatra, South-East Borneo, Celel.< Molucca- and Timor Hilly (General van sYr R*jr4ra) 4 p.m.
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      130 8 THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE EXECUTOR COMPANY, LIMITED. (Registered onder the Trust Companies Ordinance 1926) Capital called up $152,050 Reserve Liability of Shareholders $152,050 DIRECTORS: Sir David Galloway, Kt.B. (Chairman) S. H. Moss, A.C.A. O. R. S. Bateman, C.A, R. M. Meyer L. C. Margoliouth R. J. Farrer, CJLO. (Jaw Khok
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      137 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Saturday, August 20. Taiping Amateur Races. Second Day. Prunella by the Mummers, V.M.C.A. Hall. 9.15 p.m. Sunday, August 21. "C" -(Scottish) Co. S.V.C., annual Wapin:'chaw, Bukit Timah range, at home at 4.30 p.m. Tuesday, August 23. Johore State Council meeting, 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 24. Rotary
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      BULLION REPORT.
      563 9 Samuel Montagu Co.'s Weekly Letter. Samuel Montagu and Co. report as follows on July 27 The Bank of England gold reserve against notes amounted to £136,583,653 on July 20 as compared with £136,395,665 on the previous Wednesday. Further purchases of gold have been announced by the Bank of
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      SUMATRA TEA ESTATES.
      1278 9 Effects Of Empire Preference. The eighth ordinary general meeting of the Sumatra Tea Estates, Ltd., was held in the council room of the Rubber Growers' Association (Inc.)t on July 21 Mr. Eric Macfadyen (the chairman) presiding. The chairman said: the accounts which are submitted to you reflect
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      KLANG RIVER TIN.
      292 9 The directors' report of the Klang River Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. to April 30, 1932, states: The revenue from sale of tin ore was $259,651.56; less mine and head office expenditure $101,845.88, leaving $157,805.08. To this sum must be added: Interest $6,070.58 Sale of sand and gravel
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      SUNGEI KRIAN.
      179 9 The report of the dimeters of the Sungei Krian Rubber Estate, Ltd., for the year enc*ed Dec. 31, 1931, states.— The net amount b-oujrht forward from last year was £28.782 16f. lid., deducting therefrom the loss f or the year 1931, £1,518 6s. 10, there remains a credit
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      S.V.C. ORDERS.
      42 9 Saturday, August 20, Siglap Camp, S. R. E. (V), Camp assembles. Sunday, 7.45 a.m., Units' Headquarters, 2nd Bn, S.S.V.F., Battalion Tactical Exercise 8 a.m. Bukit Timah Range, "C" (Scottish) Coy., Annual Weapon Training Meeting; Siglap Camp, S.R.E. (V), Camp disperses.
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      LONDON RUBBER.
      645 9 Symington and Wilson's Weekly Report. Syn-.ington and Wilson's weekly market report dated London, July 27, states Since our last report the market has been consistently steady to firm. There has been a fair trade demand and fairly conaisti nt buying by some of the larger American dealers. It
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      CEYLON'S FINANCES.
      210 9 Excess of Expenditure Over Revenue. An official statement, says the Times of Ceylon, of the revenue and expenditure of Ceylon for the first ten months of the present financial year reveals the following facts: There has been an excess of expenditure ovtr revenue to the extent of Rs.
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    AMUSEMENTS.
    119 10 Singapore. AIIKI.I'HI HOTFX. Special Dinner Dance ALHAMBRA.— Jackie Cooper in When A Feller Needs A Friend. 6.15 9.16. Phone 6909. CAPITOL. -Claudette Colbert and Edmund Lowe in The Misleading Lady. 6.15— U. 15. Phone 5261-2. GREAT WORLD.— Talkies, Lasca of the Rio c ramie Theatre, Miss RubyLo. Gate 10
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      33 10 WODEHOUSE.— Oa July 22. 1932. at 72 North (i;ite. London. Kitty the beloved wife ol Itirhard L. I>. Wodehouse, of Tientsin China, and dearly loved daughter of Mr and Mrs. Wallace Cook.
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      ACKNOWLEDGMENT
      29 10 ACK NOW LEDG MENT John and William Snorigrass heg t<* thank al those whi> split wrraths, and also those wh( attended the funeral of their dearly lovec' i:t atiditi'ither.
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1932 WHEN JUSTICE IS USELESS
    934 10 In his statement accompanying th announcement of the British Govern ment's proposals for arriving at settlement of the Hindu-Moslem problerr in India, the Prime Minister commend the scheme to the communities concernec as a fair and honest attempt
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL.
    157 10 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. W. S. Reeve-Tucker, the well-knowr lanter, returned from home leave by thi lanchi. The Dato' Sedia Raja Abdullah, Undanp f Rembau, is an inmate of the Serembar, lospital. Mr. E. A. Stewart, of United Engineers Ad., Ipoh, is joining the Rawalpindi :r J enang for home on
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    MY REFLECTIONS ON GENEVA.
    1142 10  -  Paul Painleve, Why Aircraft Must Be Internationalised. (By French Air Minister ana iurmeny t'rime Minister and Minister of War, in an interview.) M. Paul Painleve admits that very little has been achieved at the Disarmament Conference in Geneva but thinks that that little must be regarded
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    809 10 MOLLI SON'S GREAT FLIGHT. When young jyoplr get married it is unusual for the bridegroom to contemplate an Atlantic flight three weeks after the ceremony, much} carry it into effect. Airmen and airwomen are a law unto themselves, however, and thu* w.find Mr. J. A. Mollison,
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    MOLLISON MAKES NEW RECORD FOR ATLANTIC FLIGHT.
    1322 11 LONE EFFORT IN LIGHT PLANE. Great Achievement Of British Airman. RETURN JOURNEY. Wife May Accompany Him. Mr. J. A. Mollison, the famous Scottish airman, has gained fresh laurels by making a magnificent flight across the Atlantic from east to west, being the first
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    DEATH SENTENCE ON NOULENSES.
    378 11 Life Imprisonment Only To be Imposed. Shanghai, Aug. 19. The trial ended today, after fifteen months of imprisonment in a Chinese prison, of Mr. Paul Noulens and Mrs. Noulens. Sentence of death was passed on both but, under the Chinese General Amnesty Act, was immediately commuted
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    LYTTON COMMISSION.
    126 11 To Leave For Europe Very Shortly. Shanghai, Aug. 20. The League of Nations Manchuria Inquiry Commission, it is understood, is coming to Shanghai from Peitaiho very shortly and w ll leave almost immediately for Europe. The Commission has now completed all the chapters of its final report, with
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    " MISREPRESENTED."
    109 11 MISREPRESENTED." Hitler Not to March On Berlin. Berlin, Aug. 19. Herr Hitler, who is at present living in a lonely cottage near Berechtesgarten, in an interview maintained that his reference to Signor Mussolini was misrepresented. The fact that the Nazis never asked for the Ministry of Defence showed that he
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    COTTON STRIKERS.
    50 11 Rioting At Several Factories. Burnley, Aug. 17. Rioting took place before several factories this evening and motor-cars conveying workers not yet on strike were received with volleys of stones. Five thousand strikers demonstrating before one factory were charged by the police with batons. Several arrests were made. Aneta-Trans-Ocean.
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    US. NAVAL MISHAP.
    31 11 Aircraft-Carrier Saratoga, Refloated. San Diego, California, Aug. 19. The United States aircraft-carrier Saratoga, which ran aground on a sand bank, was refloated after a few hours. Reuter. l
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    SIR SAMUEL WILSON'S MISSION.
    199 11 Decentralisation. EXPECTED TO SAIL ON OCT. 28. London, Aug. 19. It is learned on very reliable authority that Brig.-General Sir Samuel Wilson, the Permanent Under-Secretary to the Colonial Office, is leaving London on Oct. 28 for the Straits in connection with the question of decentralisation in
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    ESTATES CONFISCATED
    126 11 Fate of Wealthy Spanish Rebels. Madrid, Aug. 19. Some of the (fastest and wealthiest grandees in Spain will be deprived of thei iestates by the Rebel Expropriation Bill, which was passed by th<_ Cortes by 2GI to 14 last night. The Bill provides for the confiscation of all
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    CANTON-SHANGHAI.
    111 11 800 Miles For S2IHI Wy. Air Liners. Shanghai, Aug. 20. The China Aviation Company has purchased 17 new aeroplanes from America and these machines a>e expected to arrive in Shanghai on Monday next. Each is capable of carrying six passengers. A further 33 aeroplanes are on order and will
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    ENDURANCE!
    105 11 ENDURANCE Flight While Suffering From Appendicitis. New fork, Aug. 20. A woman aviator is circling over W.v York in a refueljing endurance flight while suffering from appendicitis. She is Mis. Frances Marsalis, who with Mrs. Conisc Haden. took off in the Flyinir Boudoir "at 2 p.m. on Aug. 14. They
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    BOYCOTT WEAPON IN CHINA.
    2516 11 Reply to Japan's Protest. BOMB ON MAYOR'S DESK AT TIENTSIN. Shanghai, Aug. 20. The Mayor of Greater Shanghai (M:\ Wu Tieh-chen) yesterday forwarded his promised reply to the Japanese ConsulGeneral who had submitted a strong protest against the anti-Japanese boycott movement in Shanghai, and particularly against
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    NINETY-NINE IN THE SHADE IN LONDON.
    147 11 Remarkable Heat Wave Continues. Rugby, Aug. 19. Great Britain continues to share in the European heat wave, and today a higher temperature was reached in London than at any time during the last 21 years. In the middle of tho afternoon the temperature in
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    DR. SCHOBER.
    240 11 Death of Former Austrian Chancellor. Vienna, Aug. 19. The death has occurred of Dr. Johan Schober, the former Chancellor. Reuter Dr. Schober, who was 58 years of ago, entered the Imperial Austrian police service as a young man and became president of the police in 1918, a few
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    OVERSEA SETTLEMENT
    206 11 Last Year Very Bad For Migration. Rugby, Aug. 10. In view of the uncertainty of the present position and pending the deliberation.at Ottawa, the annual report of the Overseas Settlement Committee, now tamed by the Dominions Office, makes no attempt to predict the future of migration. Last year
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    LONE EAST TO WEST FLIGHT ACROSS ATLANTIC.
    41 11 Mr. J. A. Moliison and his Moth ac roplane Heart's Content, in which he nan just established a new record by making a magnificent flight across the Atlantic from east to west. (Planet News.)
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    CLOSING STAGES AT OTTAWA.
    683 11 Mr. Thomas's Encouraging Message. SUCCESS ACHIEVED. Agreements Made With Dominions. We are setting the seal on the success of our conference, which, I may now say. is certain." This was a message broadcast to Great Britain from Ottawa yesterday by Mr. J. H. Thomas, the Dominions
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    GORGULOFF'S APPEAL
    73 11 No Death Penalty For Political Crimes. Paris, Aug. W>. Gorguloff's appeal against tht death sentence passed upon him by the Assize will coire up before the Court of Appeal on Aug. 20. The defenci baaoe Its appeal on error and on the argument that the constitution of 1848
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    FUNERAL OF MR. J. S. ARTER.
    1324 12 Military Honours. MALAYAN PLANTERS' TRIBUTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kua'a Lumpur, Aug. ID. The Malayan (io\ i rnments, the entire planting community of the country, the lubber industry, and the population of Kuala Lumpur were fully represented at the funeral of the late Mr.
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    IPOH ASSIZES.
    213 12 Woman's Alleged Theft Of Jewellery. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tpoh, Aug. 18. T«o Fi-e pleaded guilty at the Assizes here to chaw of beinjr found in possession of ten counterfeit five tint pieces. The accused kept a "hop that the police I i aided. They found the coins
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    CARL SCHRODER.
    106 12 Naturalisation Grant Revoked. The certificate of naturalisation granted to Carl Schroder in 1913 has been revoked. The Government Gazette says that Carl Schroder has since the date of the irrant of the certificate been for a period of not less than, seven years ordinarily resident out of His
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    CAPT. E. F. HALL.
    105 12 New Brigade Major Of The S.S.V.F. The new Brigade Major of the Strait? Settlements Volunteers, Captain E. Hall. M.( of Thi> Buffs, who recently a*Miiiu'ii dutii'.-. has i-i-cn aaiailatad. wi;h that distinguished regiment siaei Deeeo> her. 1915, when he wa« -■••ir.niissioned aft«.r tkree months with a
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    PAHANG PARA.
    32 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 19. Pahang Para Rubber Syndicate, Ltd., announces a loss of £2,007. After transferring t'2.500 from taxation reserve there remains a forward debit of £6,130.
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    DEMONSTRATION BY UNEMPLOYED.
    1257 12 Amazing Court Scene. SEQUEL TO PEPPER THROWING CASE. A remarkable demonstration by unemployed Chinese seamen took place in the Third Police Court this morning as a result of which the court had to be cleared. The incident arose over the passing of sentence on five unemployed Chinese
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    $15,000 MORE FOUND MISSING.
    1402 12 Forgery Charge. MR. JULIAN ISRAEL'S EVIDENCE. The startling statement that a further 51.'.000 had been found missing that same morning was made by Mr. E. Tongue, head of the detective branch, to Mr. C. Wilson, the Criminal District Judge, yesterday during the hearing of the preliminary
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    DISTRICT OFFICER FOUND SHOT.
    288 12 Dramatic Phone Call. DUE TO RETIRE IN SEPTEMBER. (From Our Own Correspondents !poh, Aug. -0. With iragir and unexpected sudden-m-ss the death took place in Tapah, yesterday, of Mr. O'-bourn-.- IU-cketl, District Officer, ISatant; I'adang. About midday Mi-. Beckett's "boy" hearing the report of a pun,
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    KEYS AND DOWDESWELL.
    85 12 Settlement in Dispute With Land Development Co. In the Supru.u' Court yesterday Mr. W. E. Demuth. appearing on hehalf of Messrs. Keys and Etowdeswell, announced that a settlement had been armed at in the- case in which his clients wen the plaintiffs and the Singapore Land IKvi--lopment
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    WEEKLY WAGE
    52 12 Public Meeting Called By Clerical Union. Under the Mspfees of the Clerical Union, a public meeting of the clerical services of Singapore will be held in the Municipal Board Room <>:i Sept. 6 at 5.15 p.m. The Director of Co-operation, S.S. and (•'.M.S., will be one of the
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    M. C. C. Team For Australia Completed.—County Cricket Results.
    127 13 M. C. C. Team For Australia Completed. County Cricket Results. M.C.C. TEAM FOR AUSTRALIA. Derbyshire Bowler Selected. London, Aujr. 19. Mitchell (Derbyshire) has been selected to fill the vacancy in the M.C.C. team caused by the inability of R. W. V. Robins to travel. The tourists will leave for Australia
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    JAPANESE TENNIS VISITORS.
    710 13 Exhibition at S.R.C. BRILLIANT DOUBLES COMBINATION. The Japanese tennis visitors, Murakami and Nishimura, who recently won the All Kwanto tournament in Tokio, and have just completed a tour of Java, gave nn exhibition at the S.R.C. yesterday before a good crowd. Although the visitors were evidently out
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    I.C.F.A. IN SECOND ROUND.
    526 13 R.A. Beaten in Cup Match. Indo-O) lonese 3 R.A. 1. The Indo-Ceylonese entered the second round of the S.A.F.A. Cup competition yesterday when they defeated the R.A. by three goals to one. Poor finishing, especially by the IndoCeylonese, was a prominent feature of the play. The
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    11 GOALS TO ONE.
    91 13 How Indian Hockey Team Beat Japan. Los Angeles, Aug. 4. In the Olympic hockey tournament. India beat Japan by 11 goals to one. I>hyan Chand and Rup Singh scored four goals each, while Gurmit Singh scored three. Japan responded through Inchara. The Indians' attack was magnificent.
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    TAIPING AMATEUR RACES.
    580 13 Wet Weather on Opening Day. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Aug. 19. The attendance at the opening day of the Taiping amateur meeting was affected by wet weather. H.H. the Sultan of Perak was present. Second favourites came in except in three races. The third event pro\ided
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    S.C.C. TOURNAMENT.
    327 13 The following tie^ will be played on Thursday next in the S.C.C. tournament: B Class Sinirles Handicap. F. S. Horslin scr vs. T. K. Alty fto f nish)— 3 J S. Nathan —ls.3 vs. E. Jackson (to finish i —3, A. C. C. Pcrdriau- I*> vs. W. A.
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    Malacca Championships.
    98 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Aug. 19. The holders, H. M. de Souza (jr.) and Leo Tiam Wah had no difficulty in beating Wcng Tee Chin and Vong Fu Kong in the semi-final of the mc' n doubles yesterday, and gave theiv opponents only three games. They will
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    INDIAN TOURISTS BEATEN.
    742 13 By Only 9 Runs. CLOSE FINISHES IN HOME CRICKET. The Indian cricketers met with another defeat in their tour when they were beaten by Derbyshire by only nine runs. An interesting feature of the match was the good bowling of Mitchell, who has been selected to fill
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    GOLD CUP MEETING.
    77 13 Singapore Training Begins. Training began at tho racecourse this morning in preparation for the Singapore Turf Club Gold Cup meeting which open? on Sept. 3. There was a fair number of spectators present. Only local horses were out, the upcountry horses not having arrived yet and steady
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    MIRACLE.
    20 13 Scratched from Eclipse Stakes. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 20. Miracle has been scratched from the Eclipse Stakes.
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    SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB.
    1245 13 Fall in Membership During Year. Present conditions are reflected in the report of the Singapore Cricket Club for the year ended June ."50, for it is stated fhat the membership was then 756 as against 874 at the corresponding date last year. The annual meeting will be
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    DON'T LET INDIGESTION AGE YOU.
    647 14 Many a younj: person looks old and havjnmd through indigestion. The continual pain and discomfort combined with CM inability of weakened stomach organs to extract nomishment from food are such a terrible strain that they drive all trace of youth away. If you ever have
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    LOCAL GOLF.
    274 14 S.G.C. Mixed Foursomes Competition. The Singapore Golf Club monthly mixed foursomes competition was played at Bukit Timah yesterday and resulted in a win for Flt.-Lt. and Mrs. Breakey with a net score of n<>Vt. Forty-nine cards j were taken out and the returns were Fi.-Lt. and Mrs. HreaV.
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    INTER-SCHOOL SPORTS.
    103 14 Record Entry for This Year's Meeting. The Singapore inter-school games and snorU will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. at the Jalan Besar Stadium. The following record number of schools wijl be competing Raffles Institution, St. Andrew's School, Trade School, Victoria Bridge Afternoon School, St.
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    MALAYAN ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS.
    667 14 100 Yards Time Equalled. NEW RECORD FOR POLE JUMP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. in. The heavy rain which lasted throughout this morning was followed by a burst of brilliant sunshine in the late afternoon and conditions were very pleasant when a start was made
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    SWIMMING.
    70 14 Women's New Endurance Record. Berlin, Aug. 17. The endurance swimming record for women which was hitherto held by the English girl Miss Mercedes Gleitze, with 46 hours, has been beaten by the German swirrmer Miss Lv Koch, who, swimming in the Ruhr River between Kerbtde ami Wittin. succeeded in
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    140 14 Saturday, August 20. Malayan Athletic Championships at K.L. Taiping Amateur Races, Second Day. Cricket: S.C.C. Tournament, Merchants vs. 8.8. and 1., Padang; S.R.C. v«. Ceylon Sports Club, S.R.C. grd. Ceylon Sports Club vs. Gloncesters 11. Balestier; V.M.C.A. vs. R.A., V.M.C.A. ffr.l. Nondescripts vs. S.C.C, Nondescripts srrd. Golf: Island
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    MARRIED WOMAN BANKRUPT.
    980 14 12 Months' Suspension. $10 A MONTH ON $18,000 DEBT. A married woman named Lydia Beins applied to be discharged from bankruptcy yesterday in the Bankruptcy Court and Mr. Justice Whitley granted 'it subject to 12 months' suspension. Mr. D. H. Tudor, assistant Official Assignee, said that a
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    206 14 Bankrupt Congratulated By Judge. Henry D'Comeicao, a bankrupt, was congratulate! by Mr. Justice Whitley yesterday when he was successful in his application for discharge, which was suspended for only one iiay. Mr. D. 11. Tudor, assistant Official Assignee, said that the bankrupt had pa d more than
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    FLIGHT TO AUSTRALIA.
    50 14 Naval Commander Reaches Calcutta. Calcutta, Aug. 19. Lieut.-Comdr. G. A. Hall, of the Australian Navy, who is flying from England to Australia in a Hermes Bluebird machine, landed at Duin-Dum Aerodrome. Reuter. Comdr. Hall is making a business flight, ■and does not aim at creating a record.
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    TRAINING SHIP DISASTER.
    123 14 Submerged Hull Towed into Kiel Harbour. Berlin, Aug. 16. The submerge* hull of the German sailing vessel, Nione, which recently foundered ort' the German llaltic coast with the hw of 64 lives has been dragged by a salvage, steamer to Kiel harbour, where the will be raised
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    MR. LAMONT.
    43 14 President of Iron and hieel Institute. a..v York, Aug. 19. Mr. Lament, Secretary of Commerce, who reaigaed on Aug. hai been elected president <>f the American Iron and Steel institute, in succession to Mr. Charles Schwab, vho bee— es chairman. Beater.
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    What They Say And Do In London.
    1707 15 By OUR WOMAN CORRESPONDENT. London, July 13. •'/"VI'F.FA' Alexandra swam like a swan though sh< was irother of four children liefore she learned. Kinp Ooijjp. when he was a little boy. too!; to the water like a frog. The Queen, Prince (Jeorge and
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    Household Hints.
    165 15 Knives will take on h better polish if the blade is hot or th«> knife-hoan; warmed before polishing Vegetable stains can easily be removed from the hands by rubbing with a cut lemon and then washing with soap and waiei- iti the ordinary way. Piano pedals that squeak
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    Love-In-The-Mist Silk Net.
    30 15 AN evening frock by Reville, cut en picturesque lines, of love-in-the- mist Devonshire silk net. arra nged in graduated flounces, which also form the tiny 'puff' sleeves.
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    Blondes' Big Clothes Problems.
    142 15 'rHh clothes problents of a blonde far out .umber those of a brunette, acsordiag to Carole Lombard, the Paramount stai. who is considered one of the best-dressed blondes in Hollywood. Miss Lombard says the difficulty confronting hose of the golden ringlets comes btcause they have to
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    The Straw Boater.
    183 15 S for hats, they vary from the widest floppy straw, with a nosegay of (lowers on the brim, to the tiniest fragile beret of flower petals percheJ on one sido. But the little flat-ciowned straw boater holds sway at the moment, worn rather dashingly over one eye.
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    CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY.
    145 16 Honours Dr. Rabindranath Tagore. Ca'cutta, Aug. 6. An academic reception was given to Doctor Rabindranath Tagore by the Calcutta University at the Senate Hall this afternoon. Eulogising Doctor Taj;ore's many act i--ities. Sir Hasan Surawardy, ViceChancellor, said: "I MM I rcud to feel that, while politicians are struggling
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    MISSING AIRMEN.
    71 16 Air Survey Director to Make Search. Calcutta, Aug. 19. Mr. Raynham, managing 1 director of the India Air Survey Company, is leaving for Rangoon tomorrow en route for Bangkok to search for the missing airmen, Mr. G. \V. Salt and Mr. F. B. Taylor.— Reuter. The airmen, who
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    "WISE STRATEGY."
    42 16 Comment on Italian Naval Reduction. Washington, Aug. 19. A piece of wise strategy presaging Franco-Italian agreement is the comment in well-informed circles here on the announcement that the Italian Government has decided to retire" 130,000 tons of naval tonnage. Reuter.
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    35 16 The death has taken place after an illness lasting three months of Gabril, the 18-year-old daughter of Mr. L. A. Nonis, of the staff of King George V School, Seremban. The funeral took place yesterday.
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    48 16 Madame Dictz has arranged a recital of chamber music to be held at the Y.W.C.A., Raffles Quay, at G. 15 p.m. on Aug. 81. Items will be rendered by Mrs. J. F. Clark, Mrs. L. Woods, Mr. H. C. W. Allen, Mr. P. Veidayne and Mr. P. Grira!;ert.
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    40 16 There was a large gathering of police officers and others at the Seremban railway station on Thursday night to bid farewell to Mr. Harold F. Ridley, detective officer, Seremban, who left Singapore yesterday for Englnnd on leave by the Rawalpindi.
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    IRISH FREE STATE DISPUTE.
    93 16 Better Atmosphere. HOPEFUL MEETING AT OTTAWA. Ottawa, Aug. 19. Conversations between Mr. J. H. Thomas and Mr. O'Kelly, at the Imperial Economic Conference, according to information g.'Mnrd in Irish quarter;, have been directed towards what is termed "agreement to disagree," to be followed almost immediately by
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    THE WEEKLY WAGE.
    120 16 Favoured by Junior Civil Service Assn. An extraordinary general meeting of the Junior Civil Service Association was held yesterday to discuss the weekly wage. Mr. Kiong Chin Eng was in the chair and he informed the meeting that the committee was of the opinion that the change
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    THE PERCH CLUB.
    122 16 For Pilots of the Fleet Air Arm. The Perch Clvb it has jrot nothing to do with the gentle art so extolled by "OIJ Izaak" has reached a membership of 100. This club is recruited exclusively from pilots of the Fleet Air Arm who have irade 100
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    JAPAN AND INDOCHINA.
    77 16 Agree to Impose Minimum Tariffs. Paris, Aug. 19. The Franco-Japanese commercial treaty signed in Paris on May 13 was enforced las!; night. It deals exclusively with trade between Japan and French Indo-China and provides that each country shall apply the minimum tariff to import, from the other.
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    RADIO EXHIBITION.
    62 16 Striking Illustrations Of Progress. Rugby, Aug. 19. The British Radio Exhibition stand, erected at a cost of £50,000 in Wirekss House at Olympia, opened today and will remain open until Aug. 27. Impressive range and quality, combined with a marked reduction in prices xince last year, are a
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    TAMIL TO DIE.
    42 16 Man Who Murdered A Woman. (From Our Own Correspondent.) fpoh, Aujr. 19. Periasamy, the Tamil who was charged with the murder of Mary, his mistress, at Kamunting, was found guilty at the Assizes here today and sentenced to death.
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    ADELPHI HOTEL.
    68 16 The following is the programme for the Special Classical Concert by P. Strauss and his band at the Adelphi Hotel on Sunday at 9.30 p.m. Selection from the opera "Pique Dame" (Tschaikowsky) Selection from Schubert's Melodies (arr. Urbach) Trio, "Samson et Dalila" "(Saint-Saens, ar.-. Alder) Violin Solo, Solveig's
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    BISHOP PERRICHON.
    43 16 At the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd" at 7.30 a.m. on Monday, there will be a Solemn High Mass of Requiem for the repose ol the soul of the late Dr. Louis Perrichon Coadjutor Bishop, who died at Penang on Saturday.
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    8 16 The Selangor State Council will meet on Monday.
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    20 16 H.H. the Sultan of Selangor and suite motored to Kuala Lumpur today to watch the Malayan A. A. A. sports.
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    HOME SPORT REVIEWED.
    5711 17 Corbett Retains His Title In Great Fight. SCHOOLBOY'S TRIUMPH AT LORD'S. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Times Office, Fleet Street, Aug. 2. Aujrust Bank Holiday week-end always provides a fine progra ■nmi > for British spri -tsmen and this year's attractions have b> er. as enticing as
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    THIRD DEFAULT IN PAYMENTS.
    519 18 "Very Discourteous," Says Judge to Woman. i f A warning of the consequences which' would befall her if she again defaulted in her payment of instalments was given to a woman, Annie M. CV'van, by Mr. Justice Whitley when Mr. Tudor moved a motion for her
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    ONCE WORTH $200,000.
    329 18 Bankrupt to Whom Lawyer Was Indebted. Sia Oh Swee, who was worth about $200,000 in 1925, appeared in the Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Whitley yesterday for his pu'j-ic examination. He was 52 years of age r.nd came to Malaya when he was 19. He l'ved in
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      LANDLORDS' CHARTER
      400 19 The Curse of Ruthless Economy. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Citizens of Singapore who imagine that by signing the petition organised by "The Singapore Ratepayers' Association." they arc helping to curb the activiiie- of supposed bureaucratic- wastrels, aw l—itini the mistake of their lives anil
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      415 19 To the Editor of the Strait* Times. Sit, Ajaoac the general chorus of approval which ha.> welcomed the petition of the Singapore Ratepayers' Association to !he Municipal Commissioners of Sing;ipore there have been heard one or dant notes. This i.- always to be ixperted, however good the cause may )>c.
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      JOHNSTON'S PIER.
      100 19 Te tiie Editor of the Straits Times. S.r. -Whatever the name of Johnston may mean to an Englishman, it has no significance whatsoever to the average itic in the country. But the name of Clifford awakes feeling for a man who had love .1 and sowed Malaya. 11,
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      169 19 err-. Sir Hufrh was 'Jown to witness the match between the P.MJ3. aiid the Australians, and before the match started be went to imped the pitch, bare headed, at alK.nt 10 o'clock in the i"orninjj. Some of the spectators, recoffnisiag him, applauded. Sir Hujrh sainted characteristically, and then walked across
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      168 19 To the Editor of the. Straits Times. Sir. -As a reader I f your valuable paper I have Mm itroag UgHBMBtI ffoilg on in the eori-cspond-'nie columns on this subject. Why not name the new pier "Singapore Pier," instead of BUffl "Raffles," "Clifford." "Johnston" and "Woh Hup"? Why DOt take
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      122 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. The old Majapahit name for BJWf pore was Tumasik. so let the new pier be named Jeti Tumasik. T stick in every native mind. The Asiatics, iike non-official Europeans, have become altogether sceptical of the abilities and ■rork done by in officials
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      98 19 To the Editor of the .Straits Time*. Sir, The ooatMwwsy ragaidiac the naming of the new pier is, without doubt, ;t soaree of annoyance to many. Until initely settled I see no hope for tht rubber and tin iadwti u-s! To my knowledge .U hnston's Pier is known amnnc the
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      71 19 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir. Regarding the naming of the new pier, may I nnNt that ii l)u (aHe.i "Galloway I'k-r" after Sir Darid (lullov.ay 7 He ia certainly a mile-tone in the history of Singapore, and Sir Huj^h Cli fford t:«<i IHtJe or nffithiwn tt f
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      24 19 To the K«iitor of the Strait. Times. Sir, Johnston'-; Pier El dead Ion,? live John-ton'- P in otc. 1.. K. If. Singapore, Aug. 19.
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      "THE RICKSHA PARADE."
      730 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Yoat quotation! from the report of the bupeetor-Genera] vi Police 1931, in your issue of Auc. 1-. have at least the merit <>f Inintfinpr a sn<ile to the lips of ■f us who have resided in this salubrious (sic» city
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      COOLIE GARDENS.
      755 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir*— la an article published in your paper on Aug. :>, under the heading A Dutch Example." the manner in i which the Malayan planters help their i labour, v regards coolie prdlli" was critic There has i.een much too much
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      RACING PROBLEMS.
      527 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, The philosophic manner in which a correspondent wrote in the Strata Times of Aug. 11 on racing problems should not be taken as tht last word in huch matters. If silence gives consent, then one is forced to accept the
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      KELANTAN PROBLEMS.
      480 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— The report h; Mr. A. S. Haynes, .M.C.S.. the British AdvUer to the Government of Kelantan. on th progress of the State for 1931. which wax summarised in yi.ar issue of Aug. i very interesting. The report nMn wnw poiate
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      PLANTING STATISTICS.
      435 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The Straits Times Planting Correspondent, jn your issue of Aug. 12, is able to quote figures from eight distinct London Companies. The following figures are from every dollar rubber company in Malaya, that is not a private limited company In
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      RUBBER FORESTRY
      391 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, ,AH those who are interested in the subject of rabb«fl forestry should feel grateful to Mr. F. 0. Rasmu.-vn tor his very interesting letter- appearing in your paper from time to time. I regret, !•.<. never, having ti» challenge Mr.
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      CINEMA PRICES.
      389 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l have been read ng with very great interest the various arguments in respect to cinema eaarg"*< The letter contained in the issue of Aiu'. IS. signed "Full House." <om|»'l- HM to writt a few lines in Ml endeavour to
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      TH SERVICE COMPANY.
      282 19 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, At the end ol she month, l>y report ni your paper, the A~> men forming the Service Company are w> be disbanded. I think everybody oui ide GovernBMal and Municipal officials agrees that; no oAcial departmeni is completely meeting
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      HALF-CENT COINS.
      148 19 To the Kditor of tlv Sttaita Time-. Sir. In your Notes of the Day on Aug. 14 mention wai mad introduction of half-cent coins i being welcomed heartily by the poorer < in Malaya. It any probably into few of your readers to know :hat in the part
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      UNSAVOURY NEWS.
      129 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I earnestly ask you, in the name of public decency and fairneaa te ih<parties concerned, no 4 to publish in com plete detail tile i.poi's of im-avoury cafes such as th" om> now before the courts in Hong Kong. Rather
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      FOOTBALL CHARGES.
      121 19 To the K.i. I 'limes. Sir. We bav< ore two very n --\i ere, in these hard time-, football ent husi.i ts can go and see a game for the sum of tea eenf anyone inform the Football public why they should have to pay three timea that
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    34 20 ROWING EVENTS. Eleven jrirls competed in the rowing vents in the jrreat annual r.-aii ;i a t I'utney. The photo shows girls going out to their boats. (Planet News.)
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    44 20 ELIZABETHAN MASQlE.— Society people took part in an Elizabethan Masque written by the (ountess of Ypres. in the grounds of Longford Cautle. Wiltshire, in aid of the Waifs and Strays Society. The photo shows ladiefl-in-waiting in Elizabethan costumes alighting from a car. (Planet News.)
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    46 20 FLEW FROM MA I IA General Sir David Camp Ml. th? Go%ernor of Malta, flew all the way l» London by special plane to his wife's bedside at a London nursing home, where she is l>ing dangerously ill. Sir David is second from right. (Planet News.)
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    46 20 SCHOOLBOY EXPLORERS.— A party of schoolboy explorers led by Surgeon Commander 6. Murray I.evick, a member of Captain Scott's expedition to the South iole, leaving King's Cross Station, for Hull at the start of i<n exploration tour of the wildest part of Finnish Lapland. (Planet News.)
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    45 20 IN IKK -SKKVM KS i HAMPIONSHIPS AT UX BRlDGE.— Champion athletes of the \'<.m. Naty. Air Force and Royal Marines met at Uxbridge for the annual interHermes athletic championships. The photo shows competitors taking a hurdle in tint btvle during the 120-yard hurdles. (Planet News.)
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    40 20 FOOTBALLERS START TRAINING -The fpotb.ll season opened early with the first Practice of the season at the Fulham Football Club. London. The photo riwm the Fulham team running on the track for their first training of the season (Planet News.)
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