The Straits Times, 14 April 1934

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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS
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      217 1 SINGAPORE: 78. CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5151). PASKOE'S REMOVAL SALE COMMENCES TUESDAY, I 10th APRIL. 15-19, Orchard Ed. J |HMMrt»»MI»MMI ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■^■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■f ■■■■■>■■■■ I "PAUAI TARF" /OIIW7S A MORAL MHiHL.UH.UL and actual fact fTHOSE who have seen "Cavalcade" have marvelled at the silent passing of old customs, former fashions, and "song hits"
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      139 1 KUALA LURfPUR' |S,BAVAKV|(BAiIE 3OT>J AS THE LUTE OF MEMORY PERFUME STRIKES THE MOST HAUNTING NOTES! N 1 i llpl "T"i JHIP Ob SINGAPORE- KUALA LUMPUR I FINEST AUSTRALIAN MUTTON I AT ECONOMICAL COST SHOULDER LEG SADDLE LOIN BREAST NECK PH SMALL OR LARGE JOINTS CUT TO SUIT ALL Rf^TWl AY
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      614 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA I AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England) MAIL PASSENOER AND CARGO BER VICES. s»BNTNSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO i UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SFRVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore CORFU 15,000 In port MANTUA
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      417 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. I (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) HOLIDAY TRIP TO JAPAN. s.s. HAKUSAN MARC Apr. 22 S3. HARUNA MARU May 6 s.s. KATORI MARD May 21 Cheap Return Tickets to Hong Kong, Shanghai Japan, available for 2 months. To First class Second class Hong Kong $137 SlO3 Shanghai 189 IS7 Japan
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      683 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED. (Incorporated In Denmark) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Prom From From From Spore Malacca Port Pcr.ang Swett LALANDIA 1/5 1/5 2/5 4/5 t MEONIA 22 5 22/5 23/5 25/5 ALSIA 12/6 12/6 13/6 156 BORINGIA 3/7 3/7 4/7 6,1
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      267 2 £71.12.— FROM SINGAPORE TO EUROPE. VIA AMERICA, This rate Induces: (a) 2nd class passage Singapore to Hong Kong. (b) Tourist class across the Pacific, (c) Ist class rail across America. (d) Tourist class AMantle in the new and famous sj. Manhattan or s.s. Washington. NOTE: If passage through the Panama
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      1194 2 SHIPPING. IHK BLUE FI'NNEL LINE (Ocean THK lilt KHIOW STEAMFIIIP CO, Steam Ship Co., Ltd. and China Mutual (***** LTD. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. THE X'NARI) STEAM SHIP CO.. LTD. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO, LTD. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENT \L LINE
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    BOTH EQUALLY TO BLAME.
    555 3 Judgment In Meandros Dartford Collision. Equally to blame was the finding of Mr. Justice Bateson in the Admiralty Court. In his reserved Judgment In the action wherein the owners of the Greek steam Meandros, which was lost by collision In fog oft St. Catherine's on Feb
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    BRIGHTER YACHTING.
    111 3 Distinctive Colour Schemes For The Big Six." London. Mar. 31. People watching yachts of the big class at regattas round the coast during the forthcoming season should i witness a particularly brilliant spec- 1 tacle, as the Yacht Racing Association j has decided on a remarkable colour I
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    A NEW MARITIME MUSEUM.
    277 3 To Be Formed At Greenwich. Through the generosity of Sir Jnmes Calrd. the ship-builder, a National Maritime Museum is to be formed at Oreenwlch. The announcement was made In the House of Commons recently by the Prime Minister. Sir Austen Chamberlain had asked for Information on
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    CANAL CARRIERS.
    165 3 Fleet Expansion Held Up Owing To Tax. The National Association of Canal Carriers has forwarded a memorandum to the Chancellor of the Exchequer In reference to the additional burden which the inland watprway transport Industry has been called upon to bear by virtue of the tax on heavy
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    THE TOMOZURU.
    301 3 Possible Reason For Capsizing. The disaster which has overtaken the Japanese destroyer Tomozuru is one which will be regretted for many reasons. Apart from the loss of life, the disaster has occurred to a type of ship which in the main runs remarkably free from major accidents. It
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    NATIONS NEEDS.
    199 3 Belfast Builders Support Subsidies. Mr. W. J. Lovett, M. Inst. N.A., deputy-chairman of Messrs. Workman, Clark (1928), Ltd., speaking at the annual dinner of the Belfast Association of Engineers said there were three outstanding matters before this country; first, an adequate Navy in the air and sea; second,
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    PIRACY REPORTS.
    125 3 Sending Of Private Distress Messages. The Hong Kong Harbour Master has issued the following notice to mariners regarding the sending of private distress messages in connection with piracy reports If a vessel in distress sends a message asking for assistance as a private message, bearing a specific address,
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    155 3 BEROUW, Dut., 321 tons, from Palembang 14-4. for Asahan 16-4. SINGARADJA. Dut.. 299 tons, from Bagan Si Apt Api 14-4, for Sel. Pan Jans, Bengkalis 16-4. RAUB. Brit., 578 tons, from Pontianak 14-4. for Pontianak 16-4. SAPAROEA. Dut., 4,120 tons, from Calcutta 14-4. for Manila 15-4. DARTAGNAN, Ft.,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    108 3 Saturday, April 14. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. Lady Clifford, Lch. Alert, Tug Pentower, Tbcdens. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanionc Pafrar. Albert Dock S.H B. Hopper No. 4, Pile Pontoon. Victoria Dock Nil.
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      88 3 BlFikll States m.r^jP Steamship Company Arr >ou coins on leave? Why not travel via Japan and America FARE. HONG KONG TO ENGLAND \I JAPAN AND AMERICA NOW £63/- UPWARDS Including railway iar.\ with stop-over privileges across U.b SJ. "GENERAL PERSHING" due to sail from Honf Kane April 22nd. M.s. "NEW
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      793 3 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in P.MS.) LLOYDS AGENTS:— -BOOKING AGENTS, IMPERIAL AIRWAYS, F.M.S. RLYS. AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Freight 5433 Passat* 5431 CANADIAN PACIFIC. (Incorporated in England) STEAMSHIPS LIMITED. STEAMSHIPS— RAILWAYS HOTELS— EXP RESS. (Incorporated hi England). REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE TO EUROPE First Class From £106.4 6 Up Connecting
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      486 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG Via Porto and Sue» Canal. Due Salts Steamer Spore Spore. CITY OP BAGDAD In port Apr. 1« CITY OP LILLE Apr. 29 May I For HONG KONG, SHANGHAI JAPAN. Steamer Due Spore. CITY OF EASTBOURNE
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      128 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp. ins. Sunshine temp. •F hrs. °F Alor Star 90 0.94 5.8 73 Sltiawan 88 0.15 5.5 73 K. Trengganu 85 Nil 3.5 72 Bukit Jeram 87 Nil 4.1 72 Malacca 83 Nil 6.1 75 Singapore (Mt. Faber) 85
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      448 4 SITUATIONS VACANT When appljinc far any position advertised in these co.umiu send copies si testimonials. Do not tend originals. WANTED, Qualified Dresser-Conductor for rubber estate South Johore. Conductor's experience esssentlal. Apply with testimonials to -■■39. S.T. EUROPEAN LADY sailing by Kaisar-I-Hlnd. July 6, requires help for two children. ages 3
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      743 4 BOARD— RESIDENCES Vacancies at 'Lloyd House," 3 Lloyd Rd. WHITEHALL, rooms with private verandahs bathrooms. Mod. san. Europeans only. Phone 4747. COMFORTABLE FURNISHED ROOMS, verandah, bathroom, mod. san. $40 and $50. Breakfast if required. Oarage. Box 552 S.T. MOTOR VEHICLES~ FOR QUICK SALE five seater motor car.' 15, Tomlinson Road.
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      727 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET Ground Sc Firs* Floor, Robinson Rd. Premises, separately or together. United Engineers. QODOWNS. Read Btreet off River Valley Road. 4,000 to 30.000 square feet United Engineers. Limited. TO LET, OFFICES at 4 and 4-A. Prince St., top floor and No. 33, Raffles Place Apply Koh Chew
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      833 4 PUBLIC NOTICES. LOCAL EMPLOYERS SAVING VACANCIES FOR EUROPEANS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE AT THE V.M.C.A. SINGAPORE. NOTICE. TO LET. No. 34. FRASER STREET. The tenant must maintain and carry out repairs when necessary at his own cost. For further particulars and terms apply
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      1137 4 SHIPPING NOTICES ■S.T. GLENDTER, ARRIVED ON APR. 11. 1134. Consignees of cargo per the abo'e steame; from London are hereby notified that a Oeneral Survey of all cargo landed In a damaged condition will be held at Oodown Nos. 14/15 on Tuesday. Apr. 17, 1934 at 2.15 p.m. No further
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      248 4 BUSINESS CARDS 1 FIGARO BEAUTY CREATIONS THE $8 PERMANENT WAVE BY EUROPEAN LADY EXPERTS RAFFLES HOTEL (Room 120) and at N Bras Basah Road MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE. Mrs. HARU and Miss lIANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. BMps9ibsfNMiiivvK?siMHHAip ASTORIA. DOUBLE SINGLE ROOM VERANDAH ENGLISH AND DUTCH CUISINE. DAILY
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      178 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore lthln Outside Without Ma:..ya Mala> Postage. Monthly 3.00 9*M IM Quarterly 8.50 $U.«* Halt Yearly $17^i IM.W $1M« Yi-arl* $MM *«.e« Nate OutsUtlon cheques should Include the asnal bank discount ADVERTISEMENT RATES 11 charges and Instructions roc CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as under:— 25 cents per line per
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    MALAYAN A.R.S. KUALA LUMPUR.
    194 5 Programme For Sunday, April 15, 1934. 18.92 Metres. H.M.V. Records Nos: C 1787 Poet and Peasant Overture New Light Symphony Orchestra. D.B. 1677— G00d Friday Music (Parsifal). 8.8.C. Symphony Orchestra. D.B. 1924 Die Meistersinger Overture. 8.8.C. Symphony Orchestra. D.B. 1875 Je Crois Entendre En:ore, and Celeste
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    CHURCH SERVICE.
    709 5 ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL— Jnd Sunday after Easter, Apr. 15, 6.50 a.m.. Holy Comn.; 7.30 a.m., Matins; 8 a.m., Holy Comn. (Choral); 9.15 a.m.. Holy Comn.; 5.30 p.m.. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon; H.M.S. Terror, 7.15 a.m., Holy Comn.; 9.15 a.m., Parade Service; Naval Base, 8 a.m.. Holy Comn.; 6
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      261 5 HOTELS I \\r M l\\ llsl l( 111 Ill'assVVV^ssssi 111 1 II ■I 3 I TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE 9.45 to Midnight FINAL PERFORMANCE OF The FAMOUS MAGICIAN DEWYNE. RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA PHONE 5381. rADELPHT HOTEL CONCERT DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, DURING TIFFIN TABLE D'HOTE MEALS AND A LA CARTE SPECIAL
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      266 5 FURTHER LARGE SHIPMENTS TO MEET THE EVER INCREASING POPULARITY OF "MILNES" H.T. UNITS i automatically charged from L. T. Accumulator). "BLOCK" PLATE-LESS ACCUMULATORS (2 volte 8* amp. hoars). Sole Agents— RADIO SERVICE CO. OF MALAYA. LTD. t, 52T2S s h iSore. 6 8 J stf 4 KUALA LUMPUB Owners ft
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      337 5 I Fragrant Breath Teeth that sparkle thanks to Colgate's Brilliant, flashing white the polishing ingredient teeth and pure, sweet used by dentists to give breath! Assure yourself of teeth sparkling beauty, both by using Colgate's Third, Colgate's delicious, Ribbon Dental Cream. enticing peppermint flaColgate's is superior in your refreshes the
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      176 5 SINGAPORE Following Is the wireless programme of Station "Z.H.I." Singapore (wavelength 49.9m.) (owned and operated by Radio Service Co., of Malaya Ltd., 2 Orchard Road) SATURDAY, APR. 14 12.30 till 1.30 p.m. Relay of Raffles Hotel Orchestra (directed by Dan Hopkins) MONDAY, APR. 16. S p.m. Recorded Music. 6.30 Relay
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      48 5 interludes. 1.20 Rhythm in Music. 2.50 A vocal and instrumental recital. Emelie Hooke (soprano) Jeannette Caille (pianoforte). 3.20 The News. 7.20 The Western Studio Orchestra. 8.5 Dance Music. 8.35 The Commodore Grand Orchestra. 9.20 The News. 9.35 "Vienna." 10.20 Harold Ramsay at the organ. 10.50 The Vario Trio.
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      125 5 11.5 England vs. Scotland. A short half-time summary, followed by a running commentary' on the second half of the International association football match by Mr. O. F. Allison. 12.0 "Postman's Knock." 12.35 a.m. The News. 12.50 The B.B.C. Dance Orchestra. SUNDAY, APR. 15. 6.20 a.m. A Brass Band Concert. 7.20
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    A POLITICAL DIARY OF THE WEEK
    1706 6 LONDON DESPAIRS OF DISARMAMENT— BRITAIN TO BUILD FOR AIR AND SEA SUPREMACY IF CONFERENCE FAILS? BUT NO MINISTRY OF DEFENCE THE NATIONALISATION OF OIL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Tons Office, Fleet Street, Mar. 27. BY far the most Important political event of the
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    "BONNY BABY" CONTEST.
    75 6 Wide Response By Shensi Mothers. A Bonny Baby contest was held, in Sian under the auspices of the Shensi Provincial Government recently, when more than 2.000 women brought children from districts near the provincial capital to take part In the competition. More than 500 babies were award-
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      124 6 CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) HAVE ENGINEERING MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR DISPOSAL AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. TEL- 5471. m 9 i j FRANKELS 7 J re.sen rs QLumoxouA Selection of American j Made Ladies' Dresses and Hats. Creations of > I America's Foremost I Designers. i Shanghai
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      34 6 I _^r .A Z jf lr&cA6e/y Visit SWITZERLAND The Paradise of Tourists and Sportsmen. Hotel Guides showing UritXs, lllustralec booklet*, maps and all Information free on application to toe Swtas Consulate, Union Building. Singapore.
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      343 6 DIESEL MOTOR ROLLERS FOR PURCHASE OR HIRE The fact that over 80 per cent, of the Road Rollers, 2 Tons and Over, in use in Great Britain were built by BARFORD PERKINS Ltd., is definite proof of their reliability, quality and low operating cost. Mechanical refinements include high speed multi-cylinder
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    Army Win Inter-Services Rugby Title.
    1516 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar 25. The Army won the Inter-Service* Rugby Championship for the third successive year by beating the Royal Air Force by a goal and three tries (14 points) to a try (3 points) In the final match of the season
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    ANOTHER BIG WIN.
    36 7 Cambridge Overwhelm Yale. Neuliaven. Apr. 13. The Cambridge University Rugby XV defeated Yale by 32 points to 5 in the first Rugby maU'i in the famous Yaie Bowl The half-time score was 15-n.L
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    29 7 Mr. Goh Keng Mian of the Social Athletic Party Is leaving for Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan per s.s. Corfu sailing today. He will be away for two months.
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      52 7 NEW TO SINGAPORE COSTUME JEWELRY ME LATEST FROM EUROPE. See the remarkable modern display j of a collection of reproductions of Antiques. Fine Modern Pieces and Distln-tive Costume Jewelry j RANGING IN PRICE fROM 10 CENTS TO $10. THE "NOVEAUX" CO., Capitol Building. North Bridge Road. Ufa* r~~'w JBmSl L**^^«'
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      332 7 ALHAMBRA TO-DAY 3.15, 6.15 9.15. HOW does a beautiful woman obtain secrets of state? I^^^See ■I n^RI A with FAY WRAY NILS ASTHER Edward Arnold, John M.lj.n, No.h B«cry, Robert Ellis, Divid TorrciKC. Produced by CaH Litiilt, Jr. A UNIVERSAL PICTURE p»»«-—d by CarfUumlc ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a fMIW UWF^BV LAST DAY jnpffijftfl
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    259 8 Contradictory Reports On Restriction. (From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Apr. 14. The somewhat contradictory cables received from Reuter's with regard to Dutch restriction proposals have had a temporary unsteadying effect on the rubber market. After a firm and active market at the opening in London and New
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    EXCHANGES.
    107 8 Rugby, Apr. 12. Foreign exchanges today were: Amsterdam 7.623 1^ Athens 537 sellers. Belgrade 225 Berlin 13.08 Bombay 1/6 1 16 Brussels 20.07 Bucharest 5171/ a Geneva 15.94> 2 Buenos Aires 36' 2 sellers official. Copenhagen 22.31' ■> Helsingfors 226 1,0 Hong Kong 1/6 Lisbon 110 Madrid 37 13
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    MONEY ORDERS.
    101 8 The rate of issue is Rs. 155=5100. Tlfc rate of payment Is Rs. 159=5100. The rate of payment is the rate current on the day of receipt of the Money Order Advice by the Straits Sjttkments Post Office. The rates of Issue of Money Orders di/awn on the
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      218 8 The following are the exchange j rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 11/64 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 5/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 9/64 London, 30 days' sight 2/4Vs London,
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      PRODUCE.
      297 8 Singapore, Apr. 14, 1> noon. TIN PRICE. April 14, Singapore tin price fper plcul) $U8.87!' 2. Kerosene oil; Shell and Fish $3.40 for two 4-gallon tins; Crown and Dragon $3 for two 4-gallon tins: Cross $2.85 for two 4-gallon tins; Crown and Cross in 4-gallon drums 15 cents less
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      37 8 From China and Japan by Yamagata Maru due at Singapore 6 a.m. tomorrow. From China and Japan by Kumsang lue at Singapore tomorrow morning. From China and Japan by Celebes Maru due at Singapore tomorrow.
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        MINING
        434 8 Issue Val. Pd. 4/- 4/- Ampat Tin £1 £1 Aibxr, Kumbang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 1 1 Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin £1 £1 ChangkatTin £1 £1 Chenderiang 50 50 Hitam Tin Buyers 6/7% i 42/6 15/1.92% 34/9 8/0.55 Sellers. 41/43/6cd. 15/9 2.00
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        GENERAL.
        285 8 Issue i&\. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.75 0.85 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.45 1.55 11 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.19.0 6.2.0 .0 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.40 5.60 !1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 26/9 27/9 11 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 24/6
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        140 8 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 106 108 nonx Singapore Municipal 4 1/2 p.c of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4/2 P-c of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 102
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        375 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Co. Fraser Lyall Evatt Allenby (sl> 1.00 1.10 1.00 1.10 Alor Gajah ($1) 0.70 0.80 0.70 0.80 A. Hitam ($1) 1.15 1.30 1.15 1.25 A. Malay ($2) 2.15 2.30 2.15 2.25 A. Molek ($1) 0.62 i/ 2 0.70
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    156 8 Today Kemaman. Kemos*k. Kretay. Dungun. Trengganu nnd Be;ut (Boribat) 2 p.m. Djambi (Tcta) 3 p.m. Bandicrmasin (Belav.ani ..4 p.m. Tandjong Bale) St U-bocac Bilik (Rantau) 4 pa. Philippine Islands (Snparoeai 4 pm. Bengxalis Si Bagan (Tobelo) 4 pm. Temb.lahan p.nri Rcn^at i Maros) 4 p in. Banka
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    70 8 Noon, Apr. 14. R.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers. Sellers. Spot (loose) 18"> j| IS i, (F. 0.8.) 18 IS 16 18".; Standard R.S.S. on Tender: Buyers. Sellers. Apr. 18H IS";; I May-June 18% 19 July-Sept. 19' i I'M Oct.-Dec. 191., Mi-.., Tone of Market:
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    REFERENCE LIBRARY.
    356 8 The following publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics. S.S. and F.M.S.. during the period Mar. .^1 to Apr. 6, 1934, inclusive I and are available for public use in the Reference Library, Fullerton Building, Singapore. Application may be made by members of the public
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      63 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Saturday. April H. Livestock and Trade Exhibition, Old Ractcourse. Sunday. April 15. Livestock and Trade Exhibition. Old Race* course. Monday, April 1«. Legislative Council Meeting. Livestock and Trade Exhibition. Old Rarecou;»e. Wedreadajr, April 18. Rural Board Meeting. Land Office, II a.m. Sporting events will be found
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      PROGRESS OF PULAU KAMIRI, LTD.
      1814 9 SECOND MEETING HELD AT KUALA LUMPUR. The second annual geneial meeting of Pulau Kamlrl Ltd.. was held at 12, Market Street, Kuala Lumpur, on Apr. 7, Mr. M. L. Phillips, the chairman, presiding. Before moving the adoption of the report and accounts, the chairman said
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      TIN RETURNS.
      119 9 (The figures in brackets denote the figures of the corresponding period of last year). Pahanpc Consolidated Co. Ltd. 1,630 pels.. (1.310 pels.). Ipoh Tin Dredging Ltd. (Ayer Etam) 87 pels. 31.100 yardage 148 hrs. run. Sungel Kinta Tin Dredging Ltd. 320 pels., 68.600 yd. 314 hrs. run. Temoh
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      THE EASTERN BANK MEETING.
      540 9 Problem Of Japanese Trade Competition. The twenty- fourth annual general meeting of The Eastern Bank. Limited, was held In London. Mr. J. S. Haskell (chairman of the bank) presided. The chairman said: In the past one of the principal outlets for our funds has been the
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      690 9 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In Hong Kong). The liability of members Is limited to the extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1920 of the Colony. HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up 120.000.000 Reserve Funds:— Storltna 6,500,000 Silver
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      186 9 MALAYA TIN STATISTICS Domestic Production, as represented by exports from Federated Malay States, Unfederated Malay States, and Straits Settlements of Tin, and Tln-ln-Ore, at 72 per cent, during the month of March, 1934. Federated Malay States Tons Tons Unfederated Malay States Johore 13 2 083 Kedah 3 Perils 22 Kelantan
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    AMUSEMENTS Singapore.
    112 10 ALBAMBRA Fay Wray Nils Asther in Madam Bpy. 6.15— 9.15. CAPIXOI. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Elizabeth Bergner In Catherine The Great. 6.15—9.15. GREAT WORLD Cabaret Letting in the Sunshine Alias the Doctor. MABLBOROUGH Valli's Wedding. 6.00—9.15. NEW WORLD Bide Siiows, Cabaret, Dancing. Talkies. Theatres and Cinemas. PAVILION Adolphe Menjou
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1934. THE CINEMA.
    841 10 i During last month we devoted two i-ading articles to discussion of the lews of Mr. A. J. W. Harloff, a former member of the Council of Netherlands India, on the influence of the cinema on Oriental peoples. Those views
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    JOHORE GAZETTE.
    38 10 Mr. J. D. Richardson. Surveyor-on-Agreement Federated Malay States, has been seconded for service In Johore. Mr. F. A. Mallard, assistant Architect, Malayan Public Wo r ks Service, has been granted nine months and three days' leave.
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    KEDAH GAZETTE.
    81 10 The Auditor, Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States, has been appointed Adviser in Audit Matters. Kedah. Che Zakaria bin Che lid. Daud has been appointed Land Officer, Bo ling. Che Ismail bin Harun has bc?n appointed Assistant Land Officer, Kota Star. Tunku Abdullah bin H H. Tunku Mahmud
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    PAINTER'S DEATH.
    43 10 Warsa- Apr. 9. There died at the age of 52 on Sunday the famous Polish painter, Professor Vladlslaus Skoczylas, who had exerted a great influence on his country's artistic life. He had been awarded numerous International prizes for his woodcuts.— Aneta-Trans-Oaean.
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    534 10 THE DUTCH OFFER. Notwithstanding the latest cable announcing that the Colonial Office has been authorised by the Netherlands Government to declare that, nc official statement of any kind regarding rubber restriction has been made or authorised by that Government, there Is reason to believe that the
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    TODAY'S SPECIAL ARTICLE.
    788 10 THE FIRST PHOTOGRAPH. (By Norman Ginsbury.) The two pioneers of photography, Joseph Niepce and Louis Daguerre, both died in July Niepce in 1833, and Daguerre eighteen years later. Because Niepce could not draw, and Daguerre was forget/ul, photography came to be invented. In this article the writer
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    NANKING LEADERS HOVER BETWEEN TWO POLICIES.
    1144 11 TO RELY UPON JAPAN OR THE WESTERN POWERS? NORTH CHINA CRISIS. Mr. Wang's Firm Attitude At Nanchang Meeting. The Japanese forces have been ordered to be ready for Instant mobilisation preparatory to the Government embarking upon a "positive policy" toward China should her demands
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    MOVES IN TEXTILE DEADLOCK.
    105 11 Progress Of Survey. DIFFICULTIES OF THE DOMINIONS. London, Apr. 13 Further developments in the AngloJapanese textile deadlock are expected within a fortnight in consequence of the progress of a survey of the position by Mr. Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, and the Cabinet.
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    SHIP TO SHORE.
    146 11 Rapid Progress With Wireless Links. Rugby, Apr. 12. At the annual meeting of the Marconi International Marine Company today the chairman referred to the rapid progress made In equipping ships with wireless telephony. The company continued to co-operate with the General Post Office in developing the wireless
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    THEFT OF TRYPTYCH.
    115 11 German Secret Society Blanned. Brussels, Apr. 13. The theory is advanced that the theft of the Van Eyck panel bearIng the famous triptych the "Adoration of the Lamb, a priceless treasure of Flemish art, from St. Bavon Cathedral at Ghent, is the work of a German secret
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    PRESERVING PEACE.
    74 11 Britain's Responsibilities In Event Of War. London. Apr. 13. "It is Impossible for Great Britain to escape the responsibilities and the result of another great European war," said Sir Auste;i Chamberlain at the National Conference for the defence ol the Lea-rue o: Nations, in London, which adopted a
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    DILLINGER AGAIN.
    59 11 Holds Up Police Station With Machine Guns. Indianapolis. Apr. 13. John Dillinger, Public Enemy Number One, has turned up again, this time at Warsaw, Indiana, where, he and another desperado held up the police station with machine-guns and compelled the station officers to open the armament case and
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    WIRELESS LICENCES.
    33 11 Rugby, Apr. 11. The total number of wireless receiving licences in force In Great Britain at the end of March was 6,254,400 as compared with 5,497,000 one years ago. —British Wireless.
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    ANGLO-DUTCH TRADE.
    28 11 Rugby, Apr. 11. Arrangements have been made for a preliminary meeting in London next week to decide the scope of the AngloDutch trade negotiations. British Wirelps.i
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    18 11 DulIM Galli-Curti, the famous singer, waving goodbye at Waterloo Station, London. She is now in the United States.
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    DISORDER WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
    117 11 French Salary Cuts Demonstration. Paris, Apr. 13. The Government will not tolerate my demonstration calculated to llsturb the public order, states an jfflcial communique issued after a Cabinet meeting with reference to the proposed civil servants' demonstration against cuts in their salaries. The communique adds
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    GERMAN CHURCH.
    74 11 Conflict More Chaotic Than Ever. Berlin. Apr. 12. The church conflict is more chaotic than ever, the opposition of clergy themselves being divided between precipitating a breakaway or effecting compromise. Meanwhile, It Is reported that 400 3erman Evangelical pastors addressed i memorial to His Holiness the Pope appealing
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    HEIGHT RECORD.
    98 11 Italian Machine With British Engine. Rugby, Apr. 12. A new altitude record of 14,500 metres, 47,560 feet, has been set up by the Italian airman Commendatore Donati. It was achieved with a machine powered by a single British Pegasus supercharged aero-engine made by the BrlstoJ Aeroplane Co. and
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    LORD TYRRELL.
    67 11 Farewell Luncheon At Quai D'Orsay. Rugby, Apr. 12. The French Premier, M. Doumergue, and members of the French Cabinet today gave a luncheon at the Quai D'Orsay In honour of Lord Tyrrell, the retiring British Ambassador. All the Cabinet Ministers were present and others included M. Beranger, President
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    INDUSTRIES FAIR.
    55 11 Change Of Date Made For Next Year. Rugby, Apr. 11. The Birmlnjlipm section of the British Industries Fair of 1935 will be held from May 20 to May 31 Inclusive Instead of In February. The change ol date Is made In tbe hope that It will be more
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    100,000 U.S. WORKERS TO STRIKE.
    384 11 Oil Code Dispute. WIDESPREAD LABOUR. UNREST. New York, Apr. 13. Strikes and threats of strikes are reported from various parts of the country. Three thousand tool and die workers are Idle in Detroit. Workers affiliated to the American Federation of Labour employed by the Fisher
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    NEW AIR SERVICE.
    42 11 Lord Londonderry Makes Personal Trial. Rugby, Apr. 12. The Air Minister, Lord Londonderry, today made a personal trial of the newly opened air passenger service between London, Liverpool and Belfast He was accompanied by his 13-year-old daughter.— British Wireless.
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    ON WAY TO STATES.
    44 11 Samuel Insull Put Aboard Vessel At Smyrna. Smyrna, Apr. 13. Samuel Insull, whose extradition to the United States was greed to recently by the Ankara Cabinet, late tonight vas put aboard the Exllona en route to the United States— Reuter.
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    BRITISH IRON AND STEEL.
    245 11 Fig Plan To Regain World Markets. EXPORT LEVY. Control Throughout The Empire. London, Apr. 14. The biggest attempt in industrial reorganisation yet launched in Great Britain is contained in a draft five-yeir- plan of reorganisation for the iron and steel industry, which will give the British
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    ELECTRICITY.
    186 11 Increases Efficiency Of Industry. Rugby, Apr. 12, The national electric grid system, which has been under construction -or five years, is now complete and UM transition from the construction phase of the Central Electricity Board's activities to that of general trading is marked in their annual report, which claims
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    AUSTRIAN EXHIBITION.
    53 11 Rugby, Apr. 12 The first Austrian exhibition in England for 28 years Is being opened In London on Monday by the Austrian Minister for Commerce Dr. Stocking'-r. The Austrian Government, national museums and art societies have loaned many artistic treasures including Gobelin tapestries from the famous Viennese tapestry
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    Rubber Restriction: More Reports.
    184 11 London, Apr. 13. It Is understood that the Colonial Office has been authorised by the Netherlands Government to declare that no official statement of any kind regarding rubber restriction has been made or authorised by the Government. A further message from The Hague states the Dutch
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    DELEGATING POWERS OF COLONIAL SECRETARY.
    620 12 Law When Motor-Cars Run Out Of Petrol. According to the law in Singapore If a motor-car runs out of petrol after dark the permission of the Colonial Secretary is necessary before a gallon of petrol can be fetched in a ricksha to replenish the empty
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    DAZZLED BY CAR LIGHTS.
    274 12 Eurasian On Rash Driving Charge. n Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 13. The case against W. Pete Wood, a Eurasian, who is charged with caus- vous hurt to a Pathan police lie by rash and negligent driving of his car while under the influence of
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    WARD OF HONOUR.
    56 12 'Fiom Our Own Correspondent j Seremban, Apr. 13. In connection with the Installation of His Highness Tuanku Abdul Rahman K.C. MG. as Yang di Pertuan Besar of Ni-km Sembilan on April 25 and April 26 a guard of honour will be furnished by the Negri Sembllan Battalion
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    Dill ABLE MATCHES.
    38 12 i From Our Own Correspondent.) Scremban, Apr. 13. A Chinese named Wong Onn was today convicted by the Seremban lie. Raja Kumaralzaman bin lisur and fined $7."). in default 'iiths' imprisonment on a of lao
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    WOMEN FIGHT.
    138 12 Rival Hawkers Come To Blows. Black eyes were in evidence in a case in the police court before Mr. J. M. Brander yesterday, in which two Chinese women were fined for disorderly behaviour. The women were Yew Ah Cho, aged 40, whose eyes were swollen, and Lim Ah
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    LORRY DRIVER FINED.
    66 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Apr. 12. Pleading guilty to three charges of carrying excess weight of 4 cwts. allowed by law, allowing a lorry to run on the public road with defective brakes and not being licensed for the current period. Din bin Haji was fined
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    CHILDREN SOLD.
    54 12 i From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Apr. 10. The native papers state that In the Regency Brebes (Java) instances have been reported of natives selling their children to Chinese for 5 to 7 guilders. Or^ of the native members of the i People's Council has taken the matter
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    EXPRESS DELAYED.
    43 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 14. The night mall from Singapore arrived 45 minutes late this morning. It was held up by a up goods train the trucks of which parted in the section between Gemas and Ayer Kuning.
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    39 12 Mr. E. B. Nisbet has succeeded Mr. Peter McNce as Assistant Drainage and Irrigation Engineer, oeremban. states jour Seremban Correspondent. Mr. IVijlro.Tamura, Jttpaaesa Co.'.-,;ul-Ciencral In Singapore left for Java yesterday on a short holiday. He will m Apr. 23.
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    22 12 Kinr Prajadhipok of Siam, who is now In Italy, receiving the Fascist salute from nurses after inspecting a children's hospital, in Rome.
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    SEDITION CHARGE.
    96 12 Chinese Girl Committed To Assizes. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 14. Seditious documents and letters enclosed in envelopes addressed to various persons In Singapore and Ipohare alleged to have been found In a room in a goldsmith's shop, and in consequence a young girl, Moot Kang Moey,
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    NEGRI VOLUNTEERS.
    60 12 High Commissioner To Present Colours. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Apr. 13. His Excellency the High Commissioner will present the Colours to the Negri Sembllan Battalion of the F.M.S. Volunteers on Saturday, May 19. at 5 p.m. There will be a mes.3 dinner at 8 p.m. and a
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    APPEAL TO PRESS.
    53 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Apr. 10. In connection with the imminent negotiations between Netherlands India and Japan on trade questions, the Consul-General. Mr. Koshida, interviewed by the Bataviaasch Nieuwsblad. expressed the hope that the Dutch press would not disturb the atmosphere of goodwill by attacks on
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    DUTCH TIN EXPERTS.
    160 12 Party To Visit This Country. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, Apr. 10. It is stated by the Java Bode that a number of officials headed by Mr. Wellenstein will shortly go to Malaya to study tin mining in that country. The party consists of: Mr. van Lohuyzen.
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    STRIKE COLLAPSING.
    85 12 Bangkok Rice Mills Reopen. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Apr. l 3. The police are getting more active in the rice mill strike which is holding up. several ships. The police arrested four of the principal leaders of the striking coolies this morning and are searching for other
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    ESTATE OWNERS AND U.P.A.M. PROPOSAL.
    460 12 "An Open Mind." RECRUITMENT OUTSIDE CHINESE QUOTA. At a meeting of the Council of the Malayan Estate Owners' Association at Kuala Lumpur, the hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock, in the chair, further reference was made to the suggestion to form a United Planting Association of
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    DIED IN RICKSHA.
    118 12 On Wednesday morning a Pcnang ricksha puller had a strange experience when he discovered that a passenger he had picked up In Carnarvon Street had died in his ricksha before reaching his destination, says the Straits Echo. The man engaged the ricksha in Carnarvon Street. After the
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    Town And Country In Malaya.
    519 12 REVIVAL OF COCONUT TRADE. The lack of any concerted action to revive the coconut trade is the most distressing feature of the plight to which that industry has been reduced. The price of copra has steadily declined for nearly a year and so far nothing
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    CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY.
    115 12 Fifth list of subscriptions for r ended Aug. 31. Previously acknowledged $8,880.42; Per Mrs. Slmc F. S. Gibson $25; Lady Clement! $50: J. A. and E. A. Elias $25; Anonymour $14 87 F. Ellis $100 total $9,095.09. First list of subscriptions 19r3-34. Messrs. Hammer and Co., Ltd.,
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    MISS BETTY MARINO.
    45 12 To Address Singapore Rotary Club. The next meeting of the Rotary Club will be held at the Adelphi Hotel on Wednesday. Miss Betty Marino will address the club on "Broadcasting in America." Miss Marino will also play violin solos, with pianoforte accompaniment.
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    CONSTABLE FINED.
    45 12 (From. Our Own Correspond' ..t.) Seremban. nr. 13. A r y constable, Slnkat. who ;ii alleged to have assaulted Chli pork seller was today convicted and lined $5 by the Rembau n Enche Kamarr.ddin. Mr. Yong Sze Ltn. nf .<■ appeared for the comp!
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    PLANTERS' CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
    909 13 Local Companies Lead Way In Salary Cuts Restoration. (By Our Planting Correspondent >. One of the largest gatherings in the nistory of the Incorporated Society of Planters was held at Taiping on Tuesday Mr W de B. Maclaren, chairman ol the Taipine branch, presided. For some
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    35 13 Who's afraid Not this little Chinese who actually has the presumption to offer a morsel of mat to the fearsome-looking dromedary which forms a unit in the cfrctw pitched at Anson Road, which opens tonight.
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    BISHOP OF MALACCA'S CONSECRATION.
    353 13 Ceremony At Penang Tomorrow. The consecration takes place at Penang tomorrow of Mgr. Adrian Devals as Bishop of the Diocese of Malacca. The ceremony will be performed at the Church of the Assumption, Penang, and will take at least three hours. Mgr. Perros. Vicar Apostolic of
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    JAPANESE CLOTH.
    119 13 Faise Trade Mark Ordered To Be Removed. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Apr. 13. The District Judge delivered judgment today in the case in which the Indian piecegoods merchants. Hatyeb Khan, were charged with possession for the purpose of sale of a quantity of shirting made in Japan
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    TAILORS' STRIKE.
    47 13 Penang Kheh Employees Down Tools. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 17. Employees of nf.ten tailoring firms struck work this morning; ISO men are involved, all employed by Khehs who are unwilling to grant an immediate increase of wages. Cantonese-owned shops are working as usual.
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    MOTIONS AGAINST LOCAL EDITORS.
    548 13 Alleged Contempt ARTICLES CONCERNING SELETAR ARREST. In the Supreme Court yesterday be- 1 fore the Chief Justice. Sir Walter Huggard. the Solicitor General, Mr. J. H. Bassett, moved the court for a rule nisi for a writ of attachment against Mr W. A. Wilson and Mr.
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    POLICE BAND.
    64 13 The band of the S.S. Police under the direction of Mr. P. E. Minns will play the following weather permitting at Telok Ayer today at 5.15. Overture, "Plymouth Hoe," (AnselD; Three Dances to Henry VIII, (German); Selection, "The Geisha," < Jones); Gavotte, "Passion Flowers," Fleutine); Graceful Dance, "Wedding
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    21 13 The net profit from the Y.W.C-A. I sale on April 6 and the Chinese Sale I on -11 7 was $MO.
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      DERBY BETTING.
      77 14 Colombo Favourite At Short Odds. London, Apr. 14. The call-over this evening for the Derby, which is to be run on June 6, was as follows 5 to 2 Colombo. 9 to 1 offered Medieval Knight. 9 to 1 offered Umidwar, 10 to 1 taken. 1M tot Valerius.
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    Schmeling's Serious Injury.
    127 14 Barcelona, Apr. 5. The Injuries Max Schmeling sustained early this morning are proving much more serious than was at first expected. Owing to heavy rain during the night, the training ground was very slippery and Just as he was about to finish the day's work. Schmeling fell
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    CROSS-COUNTRY.
    58 14 England's Fifth Successive Victory. From Our Own Correspondents London, Mar. 27. For the fifth year in succession, England won the international crosscountry championship, run over a nine-mile course at Ayr on Saturday. England had the first four men home, and with six scorers aggregated 34 points. France were second
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    CRICKET TEAMS.
    298 14 The following have been selected to represent the Nondescripts for their week-end fixtures:— Vs. the P.WJD. today at 2 p.m. on the N.C.C. Grounds:— Chee Choon Lim, J. N. Fernando. F. Chopard, I. Salim. P. R. Forbes, L. Sequira, H. J. Bruyns, Choor Singh, V. ChelUah, P. M
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    Airmen Fail Against Marines.
    526 14 Marine Dept. 3; RAF. II 1. The result of the Second Division match yesterday at Jalan Besar Stadium raised considerably the posi-i tion of the Marine Department in the table. The Marines beat the airmen by three goals to one, and wellmerited their success. Taib did
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    JOHORE L.T.A.
    91 14 Entries For Championship Tournament. Entries for the Johore Lawn Tennis Association championship tournament are now b;lng requested for men's and women's singles and doubles and mixed doubles, and will close on June 5. Entries should be sent to Mr. F. M. Still, hon. secretary, P.W.D. Johore Bahru All
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    CLARKE CUP.
    42 14 I The Clarke Cup match, between football teams representing the Government Services and the Municipality, has been provisionally fixed for Apr. 29 at Anson Road Stadium. It is understood that the gate receipts will be given to the unemployment funds.
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    NIGHT OF UNPOPULAR DECISIONS.
    708 14 Graham Unlucky To Lose To Weber. Frankie Weber was awarded the verdict on points in a 12-round contest against Aircraftsman Graham at the New World Arena last night, but it cannot be said that the decision was popular as far as the ring-siders were concerned. The
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    TAIPING HARRIERS.
    260 14 Second Outing Of New Club. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Apr. 9. With the advent of the Harriers, Talplng's rugged scenic beauty, hitherto trodden by very few Europeans, was more explored, as seen in the second outing of the newly formed club on Saturday last. There was a
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    25 14 The memtera of the Ceylon Tamil*' Association are reminde.'. of tne National Da Sports are be held tcday at 2 p.m. -n the Balestler Plain
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    42 14 The following have beer invited to play ping-pong for the Ceylon Tamils Association against the G neral Hospital Recreation Club tomorrow at 3 p.m. N. Paramanathan, 8. K. Singam, Jayathasan, R. K. Sundram, N. 8. Muthu, M. Ignatius and S. K. Williams.
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    S.C.C. FOOTBALL.
    90 14 Captain Injured In Malays Match. The S.C.C. -aotballcr captain, J. W. Muncey, was injured in the match against the Malays on Tuesday last, and will bs unable to play against the Indo-Ceylonese in the First Division fixture on Tuesday next. The S.C.C. team has been selected I as
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    REFEREES' TEST.
    128 14 Selangor F.A. Examination Dates. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 10. The Selangor Football Association are holding a referees test at the Victoria Institution on May 4 (written) and May 11 (practical and oral). This test Is open to all Selangor F.A. referees who desire to be
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    KHALSA ASSOCIATION.
    39 14 The annual meeting of the Singapore Khalsa Association will be held on Sunday the SKA. pavilion at 4 p.m. All members are requested to attend. Home and home matches In cricket and hocky will also be played.
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    Hockey Titles For England.
    413 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Mar. 26. England enjoyed a wonderful day In International hockey yesterday, and regained both the men's and women's championships, from Ireland and Scotland, respectively. Although two more men's International matches have yet to be played,— those between Scotland and Ireland, and
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  • New S.C.C. Tennis Champion.—1934 Wisden Reviewed.—Today's Football
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      WISDEN UNDER NEW EDITOR.
      990 15 Objections To Fast Leg Theory Bowling. (By Our Cricket Correspondent.) John Wlsden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1934, the 71st edition, has arrived and Is, as usual, crammed full of useful and interesting information for the lover of the summer game. The new edition is edited for the
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      TODAY'S FOOTBALL.
      101 15 Chinese vs. Wiltshires At Jalan Besar. In a First Division match at Jalan Besar Stadium today the Wiltshires will meet the Chinese. For the Wiltshires Astle comes into the halfback line and Haynes retarns to the attack displacing Craft and Marls. The teams have been selected as follows
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      N. S. WISE WINS SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP.
      704 15 After Being Runner-up For Two Years. The final of the S.C.C. singles championship which was played yesterday afternoon before a good attendance proved disappointing, E. C. Cherrington falling absolutely to maintain the form which carried him to success against the champion, Roy F. Smith
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    Wiltshires Too Good For Y.M.C.A.
    423 15 Wiltshire Reft. ..4; V.M.C.A. 0. A four- goal victory for the Wiltshlres was the result of their match against the V.M.C.A. In a Third Division (B) match yesterday on the S.H3J.S.C.'s ground. The Wiltshlres were superior in all i departments and deserved to win] The
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    MUAR CUSTOMS F.C.
    107 15 At the annual meeting of the Muar Customs Football Club the following official were elected: president, Van Idrls b. Ibrahim; vice-president, Capt H. S. J. Lloyd; hon. secretary and treasurer, I. Bedl B. Yusofe; hon. auditors. I. Bedln B. HJ. Rahlm and I. Hltam Bin HJ. Yacob;
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    40 15 It is notified that the match F. and N. "A" vs. Municipal Services, fixed for Monday Apr. 16, has been postponed. 8.H.8. vs. A.P.C. fixed for Monday, Apr. 16, will be played at Jalan Besar Stadium instead of S.H.B. ground.
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    32 15 The newly- formed baseball team of the Chinese Companions Athletic Association will make their debut In a friendly match against the Cubs tomorrow at the St. Joseph's ground starting at 12 noon.
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    PENANG RACES.
    84 15 i Pony handicaps for the second day I of the Penang extra meeting are: I Ponies II (5 furs.) Division I.— Palm Oil 9.7. Spoilt Girl 9.6. Diamond Dust 8 12, Bridal Veil 8.5, Larut 8.4, Jangi 8.00, Valkyrie 7.12, Little Bella 7.10. Evensong 7 4. Twinkling Eyes
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    197 15 Saturday, April 14. Football: &.A.F.A. League, First Division, Chinese vs. Wiltshire*. J. B. Stadium, 5. 1S p.m. Cricket: S.C.C. vs. WilUhlres, S.C.C. padang; Ceylon B.C. vs. St. Andrew's, St. Andrew's ground: S.C.R.C. vs. A.P.C., S.C.R.C. ground; SRC. vs. Combined Schools, 8.R.C.. 2 p.m Nondescripts vs. P.W.D.. McNalr Road,
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    Home Football Fixtures.
    174 15 The following matches will be played in the English Leagues this afternoon: First Division. Aston Villa vs. Birmingham. Chelsea vs. Everton Huddersfleld vs. Newcastle. Leicester vs. Sheffield W. Liverpool vs. Arsenal. Portsmouth vs. Hlackburn Sheffield U. vs. W. B'mwich. Stoke vs. Leeds. Sunderland vs. Middlesbro". Tottenham vs.
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      74 15 JUST ARRIVED "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" NEW RECORDS FOR APRIL. Here are some of the records worth possessing I (hopinians. Op. 46 (Glazounov) Lond. Phil'monlc C ZbiS polonaise. Op. 40 Orchestra Tarantelle, Op. 43 ibiJ > Spring Song (Mendelssohn) C 2646 Die Fledermaas-Overture Marek Weber n»«i ix Londonderry Air Kreisler DBiUI
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      EXIT SPRING-CLEANING BOGEYS.
      433 16  -  But Now Is The Time To Plan Renovations. (BY JANET JOYCE. DURING the next few weeks, most| women will be considering the question of "Spring-cleaning." The usa ot labour-saving devices has made It easy to keep the house spick and span throughout the year without any signs
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      CANNED TOMATOES.
      118 16 The many grades of tomatoes which are sold in cans are all equally wholesome, yet there are good reasons for preference when buying for special occasions, so It Is as well to understand the difference. This consists chiefly in flavour and on the wholeness of the fruit when
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      DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE NEW EVENING FROCKS.
      703 16 DRAPERIES THAT BUSTLE AND SKIRTS THAT TRAIL. (Front Our London Fashion Correspondent.) Straits Timks Office, Fleet Street, Mar. 22. DRESSMAKERS and designers have conspired together this Spring to get as much variety as possible into the evening mode. A great many new ideas
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      YOUR SHOES.
      126 16 It Is worth while to take care o: shoes, for they give the finish to an] ensemble, provided they are wel polished and of good shape, Shabby badly fitting shoes make the smartest costume look like something out of thi old-clothes-bag. Always keep shoes on shoe-tree! when not
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      Ways With Eggs.
      464 16 THE usual ways of serving eggs, nourishing though they ma/ be. become very monotonous, and most housewives will welcome a collection of recipes that are different." Eggs With Nut Stuffing. Tills makes a tasty luncheon OT supper dish and Is easy to prepare. Cut a few hard-boiled
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      257 16 I 8« r Urmiittfiiß SOFT SILKY HAIR .unobtainable by ordinary washing Soap should be used very carefully, if M unit to keep yutir hair looking its In -I M.ivy snaps and prepared khamI contain too much free alkali. This <ln.-- the M'jlp. uukes the hair brittle, and ruins it. The
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      193 16 TO BATH OR NOT TO BATH? A Woman Doctor deals frankly with an intimate and vexed quattion. It is astounding how many women still believe that it is harmful to bath at certain times. The truth is Personal cleanliness, far from being harmful, is even more necessary during these special
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    "UNPREPAREDNESS MAY MAKE FOR WAR."
    1066 17 Major-Gen. Gwynn On Weakness Of Disarmament Theory. The following article pointing ont that unpreparedness may make for war, with comment on the weakness of the disarmament theory, was written by Major-General Sir Charles William Gwynn, K.l'.M.. C.M.G., D.5.0., formerly Commandant. Staff College, Camberley, and appeared
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    SUCCESSFUL SALVAGE.
    181 17 Russian Freighter Towed Off Pratas Reef. The Soviet freighter Kuznetz Lessou, which ran aground on a reef off the Pratas Shoals on Mar. 11, was refloated on Mar. 29, and, With the assistance of the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock's salvage vessel, was towed into deep water It
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    DRUG TRAFFICKERS.
    48 17 Nanking, Mar. 31. Three Chinese were executed here following the seizure of quantities of heroin In their premises. They had been condemned to death by the local garrison commander, who has announced that all drug purveyors will in future be dealt with in the same manner.
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    SHOWERS OF HAIL.
    84 17 Work Havoc In Canton Districts. On the last two days of March the East River Districts of Lungchuan, Llnplng, doping, Chukam and Hoyuen were vlalted by showers of hall, says the Canton Gazette. The hailstones ranged in size from a llnches seed to a small pea. In
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    SHANGHAI BUSES.
    64 17 Double-Deckers In Streets For First Time. Comparing favourably with the London type double-decker buses made their first appearance In the streets of the Settlement on Apr. 1. Besides drawing Immense crowds of curious Chinese at every bus-halt, the new vehicles were packed for the entire day. The bodies
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    NEWSPRINT FACTORY.
    51 17 In an Interview at Nanking recently with the Chinese press. Mr. Chen Kung-po stated that the Ministry of j Industries, with the approval of the Executive Yuan, had forwarded a detailed plan to the Slno-Britlsh Boxer Committee, seeking a loan of $4,000,000 for the establishment of a newsprint
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    YENCHING UNIVERSITY.
    69 17 That modern college education is expensive In China Is revealed In a statement Just Issued by Yenchlng University In connection with Its $1,000,000 Endowment Fund Campaign. It Is estimated that the net cost of each student to Yenchlng beyond what he pays Is over $800. This figure Is
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    AGRICULTURAL BANK.
    35 17 It la reported that an agricultural bank will shortly be established with headquarters In Shanghai with an Initial capital, of $3,000,000. Branches are also to be opened In Nanking, Pelplng, Tientsin and Hankow.
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      329 17 RINGWORMS OF WETJATORE Children Suffered Terribly. Healed by Cuticura. "My two sons tuflered terribly with fingworma oo ihcir heada. iace*. and bodiea. Tbey were of a wet nature and scaled over and ibe children loat many oigbts of deep (roro the Itching and burning. "Then 1 read an advertisement for
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    FROM LONDON TO SINGAPORE THE FLYING WAY.
    1230 18 Forging Long- Distance Links In Empire Airways. From London to Singapore In an Imperial Airways machine is the subject of this interesting article by Harry Harper, a well-known writer on flying, which appeared in British Malaya. To appreciate the significance of the London-Singapore
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      121 18 Today's Crossword Puzzle (CLUES.) ACROSS. SS^g™ 22. Grain storehouse Full 01 Onllrc 4. Domineering g££L 8. Sudden whim SWIL plate 9. Inglenla M U. Open space 11. Collection of singer* 12. Make eyes at 15. Birds of prey 16. Roam Solution Of Yesterday s 19. Delicate 21. Crowd FuZZle. 24.
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      118 19 THE ARETHUSA: The Imperial Airways Liner which will convey the first issue of The Sunday Times regular air delivery on Sunday, April 15th. %> SUNDAY PENANO*, /TB\ TIMES *> W AIR /SfX un MAIL /f 10 1 2 li On Sunday, April 15, Is /2 1 THE SUNDAY T|MES EDITION
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    39 20 i'HKOWIMi OFK for a while we «ar;s and perplexities or Budget-making. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, went saltno 1 fishing on the River Tyne at Styford, Northumberland. Here he is seen casting hi mid-stream. (Planet News.)
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    19 20 DISTRIBUTING shamrock to the men of the five disbanded Irish regiments at their annul parade in. London. (Planet NewsJ
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    31 20 MR. GEORGE B. BLAKER, of Cambridge, who earned the medal of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds by counting the number of barn-owls in England and Wales. (Planet Mews.)
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    20 20 HERR MANFRED VON KILLINGER, Premier of Saxony, collecting on behalf of unemployed Storm Troopers in a Dresden Street. (Planet News.)
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    22 20 MRS. E. M. LOWE, who is one of the three women members of Mr. Herbert Morrison's London County Council "cabinet." (Planet Newt.)
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    18 20 THE START ul the Six Days Cycle Rice at the Velodrome d'HJver, Paris. Five nations competed. (Planet News.)
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    32 20 KING LEOPOLD 111 of the Belgians speaking to his people for the first time as King, when he broadcast a message In French and Flemish from the chateau at Stuyvenberg. (Planet News.)
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    14 20 A DESERTED Sunday scene In Hyde Park, London, between the April showers. (Planet Ncwj.)
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