The Straits Times, 20 November 1934

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    32 1 [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER JN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS
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      293 1 Singapore: no. Cecil st. (-phone sisD. 1 6 379 AtMTip wav» woms' "LYPENE" (A "Calvert" Product) Maintains and develops the subdued natural sheen of Marbles, Cement Tiles wherein lie* their natural beauty J LYPENE In the form of an antiseptic liquid Soap CONTAINING NO SCOURING OR HARSH MATERIAL is peculiarly
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      140 1 KUALA LUMPUR 25. JAVA ST., ('PHONE 3633 V "CHARMANTE" flk CORSETRY. No. B. 715 XX W7 CELLULAR CORSET t f^ WITH BONED SATIN m o 280 7 I FRONT. ELASTIC SIDES I %B# H AND SIDE FASTENING NU-BACK V SIZES 2S— 2B. FRONT FASTENING PRICE $1.50. SIZES 24— 33. PRICE
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      14 1 j 'pats*?* FOR I f FLOWERS PHONE 4097 IS, Orchard Road. (Amber Mansion*; J
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      637 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) «AIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HlB MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICEOUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due. Tonnage Spor*' BURDWAN 6.070 Nov. ?1 CORFU 15
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      643 2 IaURjL»**ABnRW3*JkAoZaBI GENERAL PASSENCER ACF.NTS KOK CUNARD LINE. (Incorporated In Japan) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles. London. Antwerp Rotterdam and MMdkcskrongh. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail. I KATORI MARU 10,000 Nov. 29 SO I KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Dec. 13 14 YASUKTJNI MARU 13.000 Dec 35 36 HAKONE MARU 10.500 Jan- fl 10 SUWA
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      685 2 THE EAST ASIATIC (XL LIMITED. (Incorporated to Denmark.) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON, ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN Prom Pmn Prom From B'pore MaHcea Port Penang M.a Btam ERRIA 27/11 27/11 2t/ll 10/11 PICNIA 18/13 18/13 19/13 21/13 LALANDIA 8/1 8/1 9/1 11 1 JUTLANDIA 39/1 39/1 80/1 l/»
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      211 2 Tourist Class AMERICAN STYLE £71.12.SINGAPORE TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA. GREATEST ADVANCE IN TOURIST CLASS LUXURY. Beautiful public rooms; Swimming poolDelicious meals Hot and cold runnli^g water In each stateroom. Cabins tor two or more passengers with real beds— Modern ventilation throughout. Weekly service from Manila and Hongkong. See your agent.
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      1260 2 I 8llIPPlf(t». TBR BLOB FUNNEL Urn (Ocean THE BUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP 00, •team Ship Co, Ltd-, and China MntnaJ (1931) LTD. Steam Navigation Co, Ltd. THE CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. THE STRAITS STKAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO LTDTilt CHINA NAVIGATION CO, LTD. The AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE Ltd. The
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    Improvement Noted In Freight Market.
    1078 3 During the past month or so the aspect of the charterinj markets has become definitely changed for the better, and there is now distinctly more confidence amongst owners generally who feel that there has at last been a turn for the better in freight rates
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    SHIPPING CHANGES AT BANGKOK.
    420 3 New Harbour Proposal. (From a Correspondent.) Bangkok, Nov. 20. There is a rumour in Bangkok that at the next meeting of the People's Assembly in December, a new Bill concerning the harbour's limit for foreign shipping will be introduced. The scheme of opening an up-to-date harbour
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    136 3 HONG KHENCJ, Brit.. 3.975 tons, from Amoy 20-11. for Penang. Rangoon 22-11. MARUDU. Brit 982 tons, from Sandakan 20-11, for 8.N.8. 24-11. SILVERMAPLE. Brit.. 3.094 tons, from Calcutta 20-11. for San Francisco 20-11. LARUT, Brit.. 464 tons, from Port Dickson 20-11. for Malacca 21-11. TTDORE. Neth.. 525 tons,
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    I SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    155 3 SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. Tuesday. November 20. I Ships alongside the Whartes or expected to arrive. KEPPEL lIARBOI K Main Wharl Sri Tunda. Lch. "Crow." Lch. "Lady Evelyn," Aquarius, Lch. "Sir Ttieodore Eraser." Lch. "Curlew." Clam. Th« Cable, Sergo Ordjurokldze. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjong
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    PASSENGERS OUTWARD.
    84 3 The following were passengers for Singapore on the Hakone Maru which arrived on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. J. Bakker, Mr. D. Browning, Mr. J. Duncanson, Mme. Oenestc, Mr. E. M. Glover. Mr E. H. Halllley Mr. and Mrs O. R. Hopkings. Mr and Mrs. F Miles. Mlsa J.
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      271 3 HEAP ENG MOH S.S. CO., LIMITED. fEED FL'NNEL LINE) (Incorporated In etraits Settlement*) BEGULAR PASSENGER and Cargo Services Irom Singapore to Java. Borneo. Banka and BfUIWB >oi BATAVIA. CHEBDSON AND SEMARANG (Ever' Taeaday and Friday) ss NAM YONO Tues. 20th Nov. a s BAN HONO UONO Frl. 23rd Nov. ror
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      741 3 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. {Incorporated tn rua) LLOYPS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGENTS. WM.S. BITS. AND SLAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Freight S433— Pasaaf lilt CANADIAN PACIFIC. BTCAMSHIPS LIMITED. (Incorporated in Kngland). REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE TO EUROPE First Class /rom £106.4.6 Up CotuwcUn with Canadian Paclflc AtUntks KxprtMC* >nnd Class From £70.6.1 REDUCED AROUND
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      396 3 ELLERNAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. (Incorporated hi Enrland^ ELLERMAN LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG I Via Forts and Sees Canal. Due Sail*. Steamer Spore Spore CITY OF BAODAD Nov. 30 Dec. S CITY OP FLORENCE Dec. 14 Dec. IS CITY OF EASTBOURNE Dec. 30 Jan. 3 FOB HONGKONG, SHANGHAI
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      72 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. 1 Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp. Ins. Sunshine temp. •F hrs. *P i Alor Star 91 Nil 11.2 69 Merslng 84 Nil 3.5 73 Kota Bharu 87 Nil 10.7 70 Bukit Jeram 87 0.46 4.3 71 Malacca 84 0.03 6.3 73 Singapore (Kallang
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      31 3 TIDE TABLES. Tuesday, Nov. 20. H. W. 9.32 a.m., 9 ft. a In.. 10.45 p.m.* 9 ft. 2 In. L. W. 3.46 a.m., 3 ft. 7 In., 4.10 p.m. 9 in.
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      440 4 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying lor io» postttot advertised in tbne eolamns en copies ol testiin ini.ilo Do not «end "rictnanv HEAD CLERK for large Estate in Johor* Wr.te with full particulars and testimonials t> Box No. 381. Straits Times. EXPERIENCED Provisions Salesman (Chinerei lor a large Import House. Must be
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      752 4 MOTOR VEHICLES THB MANSION, Oxley Rise, 81ngaiM*e. three minutes from town, high elevation, large airy rooms M 8 Tel. 3798 FOR SALE, Dodge Iloadster, in excellent order and condition. 6 wire wheels, brand new tyres and tubes. Writs Box No. 401. Straits Times. BOARD— RESIDENCE PRE-WAR rates at "Ucyd Hout
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      703 4 FOR SALE. CHEAP BORIBBUMO PADS— FOR WORK SHOPS SCHOOLS AMD OTFICBB— SKI ADVERTISEMENT— IN THIS ISSUE BRITISH PLATING CARDS. 11 90 per doxen packs— postage SO cents extra Per stngte packet 20 cents, postage 10 cents Tbe Straits Times— Jobbing Dept Singapore Phone T733 FOR' SALB: Twin Screw Seagoing motor
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      526 4 [BUSINESS CARDS. Etc. "EFFENDI" A really good rain-coat made specially for the tropics. Made of fine quality cotton with good rubber proofing, with pockets and belt. Tt is light and can be conveniently carried about- It is British Made. Colour Grey. Slses 32 to 42. Price f4.lt only. O. H.
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      447 4 BUSINESS CARDS. Etc FIGARO Ladles Bavwreascra. PERMANENT WAVING By European Expert* $8. $10, A $15 only RAFFLES HOTEL (Room I2»i an* al 93. Bras Hasan Road. SELETAR GRANGE European seaside residential hotel. Excellent food and accommodation. Peaceful and attractive surroundings Healthy sea breezes Good Da thing (Large Pagar). Just the
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      432 4 I- THE STRAITS TIMES The Straits rurss, Tbe Sunday Times and The Straits Budget may be obtained at the tallowing aneiides:— SINGAPORE. Chop Wah Eng. R A. P. Base. Seietar. R. E. Mohxjied Kasslm A Co. 14 milestone. Seietar. R.A.P. Canteen, Seietar. Federal Rubber Stamp Co.. 32- Raffles Placa Keppei
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      178 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Jutslde Vlthout MaUya Malaya Postage Monthly $S.a« %*M I l"J OturterlT f B.M tlt-M 7M SSiMriy 117.M niM »15*J Yearly w Note.— Ootstatlon cheques should Include the usiil bank discoi t. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges and Instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as under:— ?s cents per
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      259 5 HOTELS TONIGHT WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21st SPECIAL DINNER DINNE £J AWE CABARET THE VERSATILE SISTER TEAM 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. MARYA MARTA HARMONY SONGS, DANCING DANCE < for al > 9.30 p.m. to Midnight MUSICAL NUMBERS RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA PHONE S3Bl. ADELPHI HOTEL HOOF (14RDEN TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED
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      121 5 It's a DEAL! and no matter what you call fur ifs deai in your favour when you arrange to run an ad. in the classified columns of the papet that gets most results because it gets read Ute most.... THE STRAITS TIMES CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS PAGE 4. PHILCO THE RADIO WITHOUT
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      519 5 EMPIRE BROADCASTS. The 8.8.C. announces that, owing to the change of propagation conditions due to the approaching winter. It has become necessary to make certain changes In the wavelengths used In Trais'mlssion 3. In future the following wavelengths will be used:— metre. metre. 8 35 p.m. -11.5 OSS 25.29 GSB
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      412 5 1 Victoria Orchestra, directed by Norman Austin. Relayed from 'the New Victoria Cinema, Edinburgh. 7.35 Reginald Smith presents "Jugged Hare." 8.20 The Belfast Wireless Orchestra. Conducted by Peter Montgomery. .40 The Leeds University Midday Concert. Astra Desmond (Contralto) and Edward Allam (Accompanist) Relayed from the University, Leeds. 9.5 The News.
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      479 5 Toddy's Crossword Puzzle 1 1 I [2"~] jj|p y* I |3~~| p||| fo y I [5~ I 9 io |H n §|112~1 12~ (CLUES.) ACROSS. wjjk 1. Soft thread 35 opening I £*>*" 26. Nlmiber i?' n% h a 21 Representation bad 28. Floats \l 2££f ed Kngacetnent \i sr^r
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      315 5 PHOHI-HOLLAND. THURSDAY, NOV. 22, 7.20 pm. Dutch National Anthem and opening announcement. 7.25 Station orchestra conducted ty Loe Cohen. 7.50 Talk by Old colcr.ial. B.IC Ftation orchestra 8.3f Records 8.5 C Staticn orchestra. 9.15 Dutch N"!cr.ai Anthem. FRIDAY. NOV. 23. 7.20 Dutcn National Anthem and opening annou cen.ent. 7.25 The
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    BRITISH M.P.s. DISCUSS THE DINDINGS.
    2287 6 COLONY SUBJECTS UNDER A SULTAN. Vigorous Criticisms At Westminster. THE longest debate on Malayan affairs that the House of Commons has seen for a long time was heard a fortnight ago. The occasion-was the second reading of the Bill approving the return of the Dindings
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    CHEAPER AIR MAIL.
    59 6 First Instalment Of New Policy. London, Nov. 14. Announcing the reduction in Air Mall charges, the Postmaster-General said that this was only the first Instalment of certain plans for further developments In Imperial Airways air mail traffic. He also announced the adoption of a general policy of
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    "ATTACK" ON NANKING.
    56 6 Shanghai, Nov. 18. Three thousand people turned out at dawn yesterday to witness an air defence manoeuvre in Nanking. The attacking planes from Hangchow began "bombing" the city as soon as the people gathered at the public playground at the Pan Pien Street, but they were "driven
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      153 6 THE SUNDAY TIMES On Dec. 16 Will Consist of 60 PAGES j WITH THE APPROACH OF CHRISTMAS THE DEMANDS FOR ADVERTISING SPACE IN THE SUNDAY TIMES HAVE INCREASED FAR BEYOND ANYTHING PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED. IN ORDER TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF ADVERTISERS. ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE FOR THE ISSUE ON SUNDAY
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      31 6 U y«tt cUsms artai FUL-VCB they tt noi the Meat ««yle— Ca« at SM. Nattk) Bridge Mas* Maaafaetwtoc UpUdaa, Branch— "Eye CUale," U, Stasßfar* M. QlllilßSil r. 8. Oatac OD. <r*Jla.)
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      177 6 Jtl -VAaamw MrPfMkkfcTL*! V I ■^LwW's^sV^LH^Hßksfß t h*J9bHbl>"^ I A B "IDEAL" MILK •ad fruit fresh or canned makes a delightful combination. Try it once and convince yourself. "IDEAL" MILK is produced in England. An ideai uta.meu |r^B for wounds I Ely splendid restorstiu HsV^Ma^fe.: for barks... LEE KIM SOO
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    AIRCRAFT EXHIBITION
    271 7 "Warlike Note" In Paris Display, Paris, Nov. 18. A warlike noir, m the form of a preponderance of military pursuit and bombing planes of many nations, prevails at the 14th Paris aircraft exhibition which takes place every two years, and was opened here on Friday in the Grand
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    PACIFIC AIRSHIPS.
    118 7 Japan May Start Service To Singapore. Tokio. Nov. 17. The flotation of a new company with a capital of 20,000,000 yen, with the object of establishing a regular transpacific Zeppelin air service between Japan and California, is planned in Japanese and Manchurian circles, according to press reports. It
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    THE SPANISH CABINET. '
    67 7 THE SPANISH CABINET. War And Foreign Ministers Resign. Madrid, Nov. 16. Following the resignations of Senors Hidalgo and Samper, the War and Foreign Ministers respectively, Senor Larroux has taken over the War Office In addition to the premiership, while Senor Rocha has accepted the. Foreign Office and is also retaining
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    MARSEILLES MURDERS;
    239 7 MARSEILLES MURDERS Yugoslav Government Presses For Action. Belgrade, Nov. 18. Although the French Government, as well as the League Secretariat, Is said to have strongly advised against taking such action, the Yugoslav Government backed by Czechoslovakia and Rumania, appear Intent on bringing I the question of responsibility for the i
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    SOLDIER LINGUISTS.
    57 7 i Moscow. Nov. 19. I The Red army Is receiving instructions in foreign languages, special courses for German, English and French having been started In the Army and Navy Home In Leningrad. Prizes are offered by the District Commander for officers and men who learn the three foreign
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      151 7 TEA DANCES WED., FRI. V SUN. 5.30 7.30 p.m. U.P.S. presents "SHANSUHAI" IN THE GLOBE THEATRE GREAT WORLD 7.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 ITS A SILENT CHINESE HEART APPEALING DRAMA. imi i i hiii ■■■■r~ T ~nin J-ihiiw<iim*l COME TO GAY PAREE and leave your cares behind! WOMEN WILL RAVE at the
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      254 7 2ySf*T KCSSS A SENSATIONAL BRITISH ■^1 -|WE2!S^SBB| product produced at iSrji iKfvi A QU ALITY AND PRICE T0 j <s^B^ cts Jtfft&l CONQUER THE WORLD. HERE ARE SOME OF THE BEST RECORDS! 8153 Beside my Caravaa Maruschka T R O I S E 8202 A Cafe In Vienna Ballarlna Akin
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      253 7 Ir m A HAPPY CLOWNING ACHIEVEMENT Jfm 6.15 915. I t\ f HERE COMES THE 816 SHOW! i NEXT CHANGE j g&JB A RIOT OF FUN AND THRILLS! i£2 .A. afiTTTvT^ A Ly***B J^ with GLORIA STUART f^L BANNERS FLYINiT! GU NS THUNDERING! CROWDS CHEERING! j ■■■■■■■■■> ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■"■■■■■■■■v S "Vflir
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    241 8 Rubber Steadier Today. 'From Our Financial Correspondent > Singapore, Nov. 20. The price of rubber was down a fraction both in London and New York yesterday. London closed at 6i/«d., l/16d. below the previous day. The New York market was reported quiet at 12-ys cts., a drop
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    PRODUCE.
    214 8 Singapore, Nov. 20, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Oambier 6.75 Java Cube 9.00 Hamburgh Cube 10.00 White Muntok Pepper 65.50 White Pepper 64.50 Black Pepper 22.00 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 2.95 Copra, mixed 2.70 Small Flake Tapioca 3.60 Fair Flake Tapioca 350 Mcd Pearl Tapioca 5.25 Small Pearl Tapioca
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    CAP PADARAN.
    29 8 The Cap Padaran Is due here on Nov. 21 at noon from Colombo antf will sail the same day at 5 p.m. tor Saipon, Tourane and Haiphong.
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    IMPERIAL AIR MAIL.
    21 8 The air mail dispatched from Singapore on Nov. 11 was delivered In London on Nov. 20 «9 days).
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      211 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 7/32 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 3/16 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 5/32 London, 30 days' sight 2/41-r London, demand
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      EXCHANGES.
      89 8 Rugby, Nov. 17. Foreign exchanges today were:— Amsterdam 7.39 Athens 523 sellers. Berlin 12.42 Bombay 1/6 1/16 Brussels 21.41 Bucharest 497 Buenos Aires 36V& sellers official. Copenhagen 22.40 Geneva 15.38 Helsingfors 226-U Hong Kong 1/8 1/16 Lisbon 1 10" >, Madrid 36 9/16 Milan 58% Montevideo 39 sellers official
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        MINING.
        448 8 issue Val. Pd. 4/- 4/- Ampat Tin £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam 1 1 Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin £1 £1 Changkat Tin £1 £1 Chenderiang 50 50 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt 5/- 5/- Hong Kong Tin 5/- 5/-
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        GENERAL.
        308 8 Issue /al. Pd. Buyei-s 2 2A. Brick 77 r c Pref. 1.80 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 1.30 0 10 Atlas ice. 10.00 :i £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.3.0 0 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.75 il £1 Con. T. S 7% Prefs. 23/9 21 £1 Con. T. S. Ord.
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        137 8 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5% 1901 red. 1010 $400,000 Interest Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 112nom. 4Va% 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Interest Mar. 31 Sept. 30 110 115nom. 4>/ 2 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Interest Mar. 31 Sept. 30 110 115nom. 4% 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 Interest Mar. 31
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        359 8 Fraser and Co., and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Fraser Lyall Evatl Allenby (ID LW 185 180 190 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.60 A Hitam ($1) 2.40 2.55 2.35 2.45 A! Malay (?2) 3.45 3.55 3.40 3.50 A. Molek ($1) 1.00 1.10 1.05 1.15 A.
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER AS.-V
    73 8 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN. Daily Prices Current For R.M A No. 1. K. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Noon, Nov. 20. Tone of Market: Dull Steady. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 6«/ B d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cts. 12'> 8 per lb. Buyers. spot (loose) 20 <4
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    252 8 Today. Netherlands Indies (The Bagan and Selat Pandjang (Hong Thong) 3 pm Bengkalis. Labo an Billk Tandjong Balel (Rokan) 3 pm Port de Kock. Padang, Pakan Baroe. and Siak (Hong Kwong) 3 pin. Philippine Islands 1 Sllvermaple) 3 pn>. Soengei Llat (Magnet; ..4 p.m. Tomorrow. DJambi, Java,
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    43 8 Ytom Europe (London mails di;patched Nov. 1) by Corfu due at Penang 6 a.m. on Thursday. From China and Japan by Chitral due at Singapore 10 a.m. tomorrow. From China and Japan by Penans Maru due at Singapore noon on Thursday.
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    T.S.S. KEDAH.
    36 8 Owing to annual survey, the sailings of this vessel to Penang and Belawan on Thursday, Nov. 29th, and Dec. 6th 1934, will be cancelled. She will resume her sailings on Thursday, Dec. 13th. 1934.
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    ARAMIS.
    32 8 The Aramis is due here from Colombo on Friday at 7 a.m. and will sail on the same day at noon for Saigon, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Kobe. Berth S.H.B. wharves.
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      X.M.S. (MALAY STATES) PLANTATIONS.
      602 9 K.M.S. (MALAY STATES) PLANTATIONS. Better Outlook. MR. JAMES DAVENPORT'S SPEECH. The twenty- fourth annual general meeting of K.MS. (Malay States) Rubber Plantations, Ltd., was held In London on Oct 31, Mr. James Davenport (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman. In the course of his speech, said: Before I turn to the
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      TRADE CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.
      648 9 i Wm. Jacks And Co.. Report London, Oct. 10. Trade continues to improve in this country, and from Canada we hear this week that their turn-over is up 50 per cent., while the U.S.A. as a whole Is benefiting from the Roosevelt schemes, and Germany, although
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      NAWNG PET TIN.
      120 9 The following statement has been Issued: Close boring at Nawng Pet Tin. Ltd.. has disclosed that at the present rate of working there Is still an estimated life of 20 years In the original property. The recoverable value Is estimated at 1 lb. of tin oxide to
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      RUBBER MOVEMENTS.
      45 9 lU.I U. K. Imports And Exports During October. (From Our Own Correspondent > London, Nov. 19. Imports of rubber into the United Kingdom during October, 1934, were 25,598 tons, compared with 6.602 tons In October, 1933, and exports were 6,966 and 3,265 tons respectively.
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      OVERSUBSCRIBED.
      36 9 Kuala Pertang Issue To Shareholders. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 19. The Kuala Pertang Syndicate issue of 100,000 2s. shares to shareholders was oversubscribed and the entire debt of £8.000 is being paid off.
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      COMPANY RESULTS. |
      175 9 COMPANY RESULTS. Lenggeng Rubber. Report for year to July 31, 1934, shows profit £11,693; add brousht forward £2,103, making £13.796; dividend of 10 per cent., less tax (nil): to reserve, £1.000; forward. £3,250. Last year, loss £1.603. Crop, 1.284,501 lb. (1.335.169 pounds), average price, 4 9. 16d. per pound (2
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      PNEUMATIC CASINGS.
      124 9 Shipments of pneumatic casings for August amounted to 4.308.270 casings. an increase of 3.6 per cent, above July, this year, but were 8.5 per cent, below August (1933), according to Rubber Manufacturers Association Statistics. Production of pneumatic casings for August was 3.532,631 cisings, an increase of 5.4 per
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      OCTOBER OUTPUTS.
      110 9 The following outputs are for October. 1934, and figures In brackets denote the corresponding period of last year. Tin. Pahang Consolidated. (1,310 pels.). 3.444 pels. 1p0h.— (670 pels.), 2,021 pels., 88,700 yds. treated 322 hrs. run. Sungei Kinta.— 32o pels., 112,100 yd. treated, 546 hrs. run. Temoh.— (24o
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      KUALA-NAL SCHEME.
      20 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 19. The Court has approved the KualaNal Kelantan Rubber scheme of arrangement.
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      BEKOH PROFIT.
      26 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Not. 19. Bekoh Consolidated Profit for year ended June 30 £6,382; dividend of 2>/ 2 per cent, recommended; £12,146.
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      TENOM INTERIM.
      26 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 19. Tenom Rubber Estates have declared an interim dividend of V 2 d. per share, payable Nov. 29.
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      BIG TINPLATE CONTRACT.
      130 9 Canadian Order For Richard Thomas. Cardiff, Nov. t. It was announced that Richard Thomas and Company, the South Wales steel and tlnplate manufacturers, have booked a contract for the supply of 1.250.000 boxes of Welsh tin plates for Canada to be delivered over the next year. This
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      CENTRAL PERAK RUBBER.
      117 9 New Issue Of 2s. Shares At Par. The Central Perak Rubber Co. announces the pending purchase of an estate situated In Johore. comprising 1,892 acres, of which 1.702 acres have been planted. Output from the new ground Is estimated at 157,800 lb. in the first year, and
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      ANGLO-ORIENTAL TIN.
      109 9 Quarter's Profits Of The Producers. The Anglo-Oriental Mining Corpora tlun has made a useful departure in publishing t statement of results of all the companies under its management for the quarter ended September 30. The combined estimated mine profit for the quarter exceeds £340 000 although all the
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      LONDON AND EASTERN TRADE BANK.
      58 9 The report to Sept 30, of London and Eastern Trade Bank states that the bank Is maintaining its principal connections. Policy of liquialty agatn followed. Some departments yielded satisfactory results. Loans and overdrafts re-examined and £34.287 extra provided for doubtful debts, which, deducted from net
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      COMPANY DIVIDENDS.
      73 9 Kamuntlng Tin Dredging, Ltd., has recommended a final dividend of 12 per cent, less tax at 4s. 6d. payable on Dec. 13, making 20 per cent, less tax foi- the year ended June 30, 1934. Pangnga Rive/ Tin Concessions Limited, recommends a final dividend ot 9>' 2 per
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      ASSOC. TIN MINES OF NIGERIA.
      53 9 An interim dividend of 5 per cent., less tax, making 10 per cent, to date on account of the current year, is declared by Associated Tin Mines of Nigeria, payable Dec. 6. For the whole of last year a dividend of 2 1 2 per
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      KRAMAT PULAI.
      72 9 An interim dividend of 25 per cent., less tax, has been declared by Kramat Pulal, the F.MjS. tin producer, on account of the year to Dec. 31, 1934, payable on Dec. 3. Four interim dividends have already been declared this year, totalling 43% per cent., so that to
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      TAMBIRA RUBBER.
      26 9 Report for first period ended June 30, 1934, shows profit £3,651 Deduct guarantors' commission £976. Debenture interest £2,071, trustees' fees £50, leaving forward £554.
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    STANDARD PRODUCTION.
    36 9 Kempas Limited, have accepted, on behalf of the company, a final assessment of 1,660.321 lb. for the restriction year 1934. The proportion applicable to the period from June to December. 1934. is 963.520 lb.
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    INTERIM DIVIDEND.
    27 9 Kamra Tin Dredging Limited, has declared a second interim dividend of 2 per cent, less tax (4/6 In the payable in London on Dec. 5.
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    GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
    170 10 Guests Of Sir Shenton And Lady Thomas. The following were the guests at a dinner given by His Excellency and Lady Thomas at Government House on Friday evening, Nov. 1«. H.E. Major-General E. O. Lewln and Mrs. Lewln, Hon. Mr. P. A. McElwalne, Hon. Mr. A. S. Small
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    SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, NOV. 20, 1934. THE DINDINGS.
    839 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, NOV. 20, 1934. THE DINDINGS. We print today an extended report of the debate on the Bill providing for the return of the Dindings to Perak, which has passed its third reading In the House of Commons, so that within three months this part of
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    A MALAYAN DOCTOR IN NANKING.
    901 10 "Very Rapid Progress Is Being Made." (ur. J. W. Scharfl, of the Malayan Moiical Service, recently visited Nanking as a delegate to the Far Eastern Congress of Tropical Medicine. Some of his impressions, taken from an address delivered before the Penang Rotary Club, are given
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    NOTES Of The DA V
    719 10 NOTES Of The DAY JL|R. E. A. BROWN remarked the other day that the Singapore children's orchestra— an admirable enterprise, by the way would never attain Its full possibilities until an adequate system of teaching music was adopted in the schools. When I was on leave in Los Angeles last
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    FRANCE ALARMED BY GERMAN MILITARY POWER
    459 11 SOON MORE POWERFUL THAN IN 1914. 51 MILLION TRAINED MEN. Huge Air Force, Despite The Treaties. QERMANY is preparing intensively for war. So says France, and it is France that has most to fear from any such preparations. Next year, it is declared, Germany
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    CANTON SEEKS LOAN.
    50 11 Negotiations With Foreign Oil Interests. Hong Kong, Nov. 19. j The Canton Government is ne- gotiating with three foreign oil companies in Canton for a loan of $10,000,000. The assets and revenue of the Canton Electric Co. are offered as security. Sin Chew Jit j Poh. 1
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    AIR BASE IN IRELAND?!
    313 11 l)e Valera's Alleged Dealings With Germans. "Wt may presently find territory in the Irish Free State placed at the disposal of Germany for the construction of an aviation base to be I used against Great Britain! This was the startling warning given to Irish Loyalists by
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    THE OIL DISPUTE.
    60 11 Japan Willing To Act As Intermediary. Washington. Nov. 15. Japan is willing to act as Intermediary between the United States and Manchukuo in an attempt to reach an amicable settlement of the controversy over the oil monopoly. Mr. Saito. the Japanese Ambassador, announced, after a long conference
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    CHINA AND SILVER.
    128 11 Embargo's Effect In India. New York, Nov. 19. The Chinese embargo on the export of silver has shifted attention to India, the principal source of supply, says the National City Bank Review. Indian Treasury stocks are now about 338,000,000 ounces, that Is 118,000.000 less than in 1931,
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    BRITISH NAVAL I PLAN.
    530 11 Japan Says "No." LONDON TALKS REACH DEADLOCK. i London, Nov. 20. The Japanese Government has given a 'negative reply to the British naval proposals.— Reuter. A London telegram dated Nov. 15 stated: A new naval treaty replacing the Washington Treaty Is Indicated as the probable outcome
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    SIR FREDERICK MAZE.
    55 11 London, Nov. 19. Sir Fredrick Maze, Inspector-Gener- 1 al of the Chinese Maritime Customs, is leaving for America on board the Olympic on Nov. 21. The continuation of his trip to China has not yet been fixed. Lady Maze Is spending the winter in Italy and will
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    CABLESHIP TRAGEDY IN SINGAPORE.
    477 11 Mr. Alan Drysdale Found Shot Mr. Alan Henderson Drysdale, chief engineer of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.'s vessel, The Cable," was found shot dead in his cabin early this morning. A revolver lay on the floor nearby. The tragedy was discovered about 6 o'clock when Mr.
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    WATERLESS "PARADISE."
    138 11 German Castaways Die Of I Thirst. Los Angeles, Nov. 19. From the waterless tropical island, Merchena Island in the Galapagos group, comes news of a grim tragedy of two castaways, believed to be man and wife, Germans named Wittmer, described as "paradise-seekers" who were known to have visited
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    Stricter Control Of The Arms Trade ?
    143 11 Stricter Control Of The Arms Trade Wilmington (Del), Nov. 19. Government control and the international supervision of the arms trade are advocated by Mr. Lammot dv Pont, president of dv Pont de Nemours and Co., in a letter to Senator Nye. chairman of the recent arms inquiry. Mr. dv Pont
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    THE DOLLAR AND THE FRANC.
    115 11 Reports •Of American Measures. Washington, Nov. 19. It is persistently reported In wellinformed quarters that part of the $2,000,000,000 Stabilisation Fund, which was established to protect the dollar after the United States abandoned the gold standard, has been used to steady the French franc rate.
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    SAAR CONTROVERSY.
    144 11 Dismissed Typist's Arrest I Ordered. Saarbrucken. Nov. 20. The Attorney-General of the Supreme Court in the Saar has issued a warrant for the arrjst of Marie Carsenius, a typist formerly employed by the Saar Governing Commission, j which dismissed her last September for betraying information to the German
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    16 11 Mr. T. Matsudaira, .'-mans? Ambassador in London, who has discussed naval armaments with Sir John Simon.
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    SAFETY AT SEA.
    79 11 VS. Sequel To "Morro Castle Disaster. Washington, Nov. 19. President Roosevelt has appointed Captain George Fried to be supervising inspector of the Department of Commerce. This appointment Is regarded as the forerunner of the Institution of more rigid control of safety methods aboard American ships following the
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    PRESIDENT'S SON.
    66 11 Sued For Damages After Motor Smash. Boston, Nov. 19. A writ of attachment against Mr. Franklin Roosevel. Jr., the President's son, was obtained today by Mrs. Daniel O'Leary, who Is claiming $21,000 (or injuries allegedly received when she was struck by a car driven by Mr. Franklin Roosevelt
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    NOBEL PRIZE FOR VS.
    35 11 Stockholm, Nov. 19. j The Nobel Prize lor chemistry has. been awarded to Professor Harold C Uray of Columbia University, New York. Professor Uray was born on April 29, 1893.— Aneta-Trans-Ocean.
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    NEW SESSION OF PARLIAMENT.
    333 11 Government's Critics On The Alert ELECTION OMENS. Colossal Programme Of Legislation. Parliament reassembles today for a session which is expected to prove critical for the National Government, whose critics are preparing keenly for the tray. A heavy programme of legislation includes the India Bill, which is
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    COUNCIL SURPRISE.
    50 11 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuc.a Lumpur, Nov. 20. An emergency meeting of the Federal Council is to be held on Monday, Nov. 26. No official information is yet available as to the purpose of ii, but it is not expected that the meeting ui'.l last over an hour.
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    SIR JOHN SALMOND BETTER.
    147 11 May Leave For Eng'and On Sunday. Sir John Salmond's condition today was greatly Improved, but on medical advice he has decided to cancel his visit to Palembang. He is hoping to get up for a short while today. His temperature his returned to normal. If the
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    ApPEAL COURT CONSIDERS LOTTERY LAWS.
    3002 12 A p PEAL COURT CONSIDERS LOTTERY LAWS. F. M. S. DECISION SHORTLY. Arguments In Tamil Shopkeeper's Case. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 19. A DECISION on the legality of sweepstakes in Malaya will be made within the next few days by the F.M.S. Court of Appeal, comprising the
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    A JUDGE'S VIEW.
    63 12 "Without this we are left in the position that threequarters of the adult population of Singapore are unprosecuted criminals, and in future no man can play oldmaid with his own wife in his own house for a ten-cent stake without committing a criminal offence." A passage from
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    CHIEF SCOUTS VISIT TO MALAYA.
    538 12 Association's Souvenir Publication. The forthcoming visit of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell Is attlngiy commemorated by the publication of Rally— O." a souvenir produced by the Boy Scout and Girl Guide Associations of Malaya. Some Idea Is given of the rapturous welcome awaiting the revered Chief
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    8 12 The Juan de Elcano, a photograph taken yesterday,
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    FAMOUS DOG JUDGE TO VISIT MALAYA.
    58 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Nov. IS. The Malayan Kennel Association states that arrangements are being made for the distinguished English canine judge, Mr. Sam Crabtree, to visit Malaya to officiate at an all-Malaya Dog Show which will be held at Kuala Lumpur at
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    JOURNALIST DROWNED.
    60 12 Tragedy At Tanjong Bungah. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Nov. 19. Hugh McClelland, a young reporter on the staff of the Plnang Gazette. was found drowned yesterday morning at the seventh mile. Tanjong Bungah He was the son of Mr. R. H. McClelland, Senior Executive Engineer, Penang, and
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    MALAYS IN TROUBLE.
    70 12 Fraudulent Marriage Ceremony Alleged. i The case was mentioned again yesterday before Mr. Norman Orlce, the second magistrate. In which a Malay man and woman, Abdul Rahlm bin Atan and Superjan blnte Bakar All, respectively, were charged with "fraudulently going through a marriage ceremony." Mr. T. Talukdar
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    AMUSEMENTS
    98 12 SINGAPORE. *l>l I rill HOTEL Special Dinner Dance. 1 ALHAMBKA Circus Clown with Joe E. Brown. 6.15—9.15. CAPITOL Private Scandal with Ned Sparks 4t Zasu PltU. 6.15—9.15. GKEAT WOUD Cabaret Jimmy ti Sally 6c Mother"! Million. MAII.BOKOIGII Satlavan Savltrl. 6 15— 9.18. NEW WOULD Side Snowi, Cabaret, Danrlnfc. Talkies.
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    LIFE ABOARD A SPANISH SCHOONER.
    572 12 I Singapore Visitor, I NAVAL CADETS' TRAINING. The Spanish naval training ship Juan Sebastian t! Elcano, a four-masted schooner which lies at anchor in the outer roads off Sh pore, is under the command of Capt. de Fregata D. Salvador Moreno Fernandez. She is on
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    MALAY SCHOOLBOYS LEARN TO GARDEN IN SINGAPORE.
    668 13 Training For Kampong Horticulture. J^ITTLE Malay boys wielding little changkols form one of the pleasantest sights Singapore education. On a sunny morning, busily working in their school gardens, those youngsters arouse envy in any grown-up who remembers the weary hours he spent in
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    11 13 Singapore schoolboys tending a flourishing bed of sword beans. Planting Maize.
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL.
    365 13 SOCIAL PERSONAL. F.M.S.V.F. Brigade Major: Dr. Barrowman's Address: Mr. ley to attend Rotary Conference: M.C.S. Promotions. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. M. Robson. of Kuala Lumpur, have returned from leave. Mr. A. F. N. Tbavenot is leaving London at the end of this month for Bangkok. Captain and Brevet Major
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    PRAYING MALAY'S VISION.
    145 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Nov. 19. How a Malay praying at the grave of a well-known local Malay chief saw a strange sight was told the Seremban coroner at an inquest on the body of an unknown Chinese. The Malay, Haji Abdullah bin Mohamed Said, said:—
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    THE MACHINERY OF: WORLD ROTARY.
    445 13 More About The Detroit Convention. The Hon. Col. Cecil Rae addressed the Rotary Club of Singapore yesterday on the Rotary Convention at Detroit. Mr. Lester Goodman presided and there was a fair attendance of. members. I understand,' said Col. Rae that you have already been
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    S. C. C. RUGBY TOURNAMENT—DECIDING MATCH TODAY.
    467 14 S. C. C. RUGBY TOURNAMENT— DECIDING MATCH TODAY. U. S. OFFICERS vs. P. S. AND A.P.C. Murphy And Talbot Not Able To Play. This afternoon's S.C.C. tournament match between the United Services Officers and the Public Services and A.P.C. should prove to be one of the most interesting games of
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    28 14 C. K. Pang and N. S. Wise (left) who will meet I.im Bong Son and Cliua noon Leong in (he final of the men's doubles at the S.C.R.C.
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    42 14 On the first tee at the Garrison G. C. Left to Right Or. Phillip Ty»n and Dr. A. L. B. lira (Island dab) who played Major Travers and C. W. ShorUnd (Garrison Golf Club) in the Inter- Club Golf match on Sunday.
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    5. C. R. a TENNIS TOURNEY.
    349 14 Three Finals Remain To Be Played. The S.C.R.C. open lawn tennis tournament Is drawing to a close and tnere are only three finals to be placed, namely in the veterans' slngl- s handicap. the veterans' doubles handicap and the open doubles championship. On Sunday
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    OXFORD'S BAD LUCK.
    1576 14 HOME RUGBY REVIEW. Swansea Should Have Beaten Blackheath.— Bristol's Late Rally.— -Wales Lack Class Forwards. (Prom Our London staff.) Fleet Street, Nov. 5. Followers of Rugby football in London were well catered for on Saturday rather too well. In fact, for how could one decide which of
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    Press Comment . On Brutal Italian Soccer.
    115 14 Press Comment On Brutal Italian Soccer. Londun. Nov. 15. That the Anglo-Italian football match, which England won at Highbury yesterday by three goals to two, will not do anything to foster AngloItalian friendship is the unanimous opinion of the English press, which is very bitter at the unusual brutality displayed
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    TENNIS VISITOR.
    68 14 Java Champion Coming To Singapore. We understand that Mr. D. H. Kleinman. the Hon. Sec. of the Singapore Lawn Tennis Association has |M received word that Khoo Sin Kie. the Java lawn tennis champion, will ba arriving in Singapore in a few day.. time. Provided the weather is
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    109 14 Taexdm), Not. 29. Rugoy: Tournairer.l. United S-rvi <\; Officers vs. Public Services and A PC, patfan? Wiltshire? vs. It A Hockey B.C.C. "A" vs. Po'iee A.padang: Celts vs. Sikh Contingent. Depot; Ang'o-Chinesj School vs. rams. Tangiln; B.R.C. vs. S.V.C.. S K.O. ground. Wednesday. N»y 21. Races: Singapore November
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    RAFFLES COLLEGE WIN—TOO FAST FOR WEAK CLUB XI.
    608 15 RAFFLES COLLEGE WIN— TOO FAST FOR WEAK CLUB XI. MANY SCORING CHANCES MISSED. R. N. Elliott Still A Fine Half -Back. Raffles College 2 S.C.C. j Had Raffles College taken thtir chances on the padang yesterday they would have run up a total of six or seven goals against a
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    IMPORTANCE OF FIRST TIME SHOOTING.
    1330 15 HINTS ON HOCKEY. Centres Must Be Placed At The Back Of The Circle. On Friday we gave the first of a series of useful hints on hockey by Colonel Bruce Turnbull and these arc continued today. By studying the various playing points stressed In these
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    WOMEN'S HOCKEY.
    35 15 Europeans to Meet The Rest On Thursday. The acasl Poppy Day hockey ma;na between the European women and the Kest "ill N played at Anson Road Stadium on Thursday starting at 5.10 p.m.
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    STATE HOCKEY.
    46 15 Playing at Alor Star on Saturday Penang defeated Kedal. ay a goal to nil in a return Inter-State hockey match. H. F. Clancy scored in the second half. The first match between Penang and Kedah resulted in an B—l win for the Colony XI.
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    HOmE RUGBY.
    21 15 London, Nov. 19. Cambridge University gained another good victory today when they beat Newport by 18 points to 13.
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    HOCKEY CANCELLED.
    25 15 The following hockey matches due to be played yesterday were cancelled- Wlltshires vs. Medical CoUege, Wiltshlres vs. Indian Association and SR.C. vs. A.PC.
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    NOV. RACES.
    22 15 The scratchlngs for tomorrow, the second day of the S. T. C. November Meeting, will be found on page 17.
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    HOME RACING.
    103 15 Call Over For Manchester Nov. Handicap. London, Nov. 19. The call over for the Manchester November Handicap is as follows: Jeans Dream 13 to 2 offered, 7 to 1 taken. Jesmonddene 10 to 1 taken and offered. Iron Grey, Spade. Athtenan 100 to 7 offered. 100 to 8
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    LEGAL GOLF STARS.
    113 15 F. A. Briggs Wins Bench And Bar Meeting. The Bench and Bar Golf Meeting was held at the Island Golf Club on Sunday morning last the 18th November 1934. The Challenge Cup presented by Mr. V. D. Knowles was won by Mr. F. A. Brlggs (7) with
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    THE CLUB VERANDAH
    577 15  -  "LEIGHTON" Conducted by Kirwan's Fine Riding. "B" Company Makes Good.— Dr. E.A.O. Travers, rONGRATULATIONS to Capt. "Haji" Woodfall and the men of "B" Company on winning the "Back Badge I Cup," an achievement of which they are justly proud. Few people realise what a hard time "B"
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    22 15 The Malacca State hockey XI, which beat Singapore I—o1 0 on Saturday. This is the first time Malacei has ever beaten Singapore.
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    MALAY-SIAMESE PROSPECTING MEETING SUIT.
    2469 16 JUDGMENT DELIVERED. Proxies Rightfully Disallowed By Chairman. <F*rom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Nov. 17. Judgment In a suit brought by three Chinese shareholders of the Malay-Siamese Prospecting Company Limited against the company for a declaration that certain proxies were wrongfully disallowed by the chairman and In
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    HIS EXCELLENCY'S FIRST WEEK.
    322 16 Variety Of Official And Social Duties. The Government Home communique received yesterday U published below. Sunday, Not. 11. At 7.30 a.m. His Excellency attended the parade at the Cenotaph. At 10.30 a.m. His Excellency and Lady Thomas and Miss Thomas attended the Armistice Service at the
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    MORE TIME GRANTED.
    109 16 Abdul Rahiman, Tan Kee Guan And V. E. Bull. Two applications for an extension of ;lme to appeal were made yesterday in ;he Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice ißickett Terrell. The first of these was made by Mr. Claude da Silva on behalf of M. Abdul iahiman
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    RAID AT KATONG.
    78 16 Alleged Lottery In ExPoliceman's House. An ex-policeman named Suleiman appeared in the Singapore police court yesterday on three charges. tie was charged with the possession of a dagger, assisting the management of a public lottery, and being the occupier of a common gaming house. Acting on a
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    SOVIET SHIP'S CARGO OF MOTOR CYCLES.
    437 17 Voyage From Black Sea. JHRE^ HUNDRED motor cycles manufactured in the new factories of Soviet Russia are aboard the U.S.S.R. steamship Sergo Ordjonikidze which is now undergoing repairs in Singapore. The Sergo Ordjonikidze is bound for Vladivostok, Siberia's largest Pacific port, having started on
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    CLERK SENT TO PRISON.
    91 17 Breach Of Trust At Singapore. Tan Joo Lee, the 23-year-old clerl; wbo admitted defalcation of $1 0G1 liom Messrs. Caldbeck MacGregor :-.!'.d Co.. Ltd, was today sentenced to lour months' rigorous imprisonment in the Singapore police court. He appeared before Mr J. M Brander again on
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    BOUGHT JEWELS FOR HIS SWEETHEART.
    214 17 Young Chinese On Breach Charge. A 20-year-old youth confessed be fore Mr. J. M. Brander in the Singapore police court today that he had run away to Muar with $400 belonging to his uncle, bough* jewellery fcr his sweetheart and tried to start a business
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    ECLIPSE EXPLOSION.
    107 17 Fourth Victim Succumbs To Burns. i The explosion on tha oil-tanker Eclipse claimed a fourth victim when i Chinese fireman died at the General Hospital as the result of burns. The explosion occurred in a tank while the vessel was about 150 miles from Singapore. Six men suffered
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    MISS CATT.
    71 17 Leaving Malaya For Good Today. Miss Catt. secretary of the Y.W.C.A., is leaving Malaya for good today for Australia on the Nleuw Holland. I There is general regret at her deI nurture but much as the local Y.W.C.A. would wish to keep Miss Catt they appreciate that not
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    TELOK AYER CONCERT.
    68 17 The band of the S.S. Police, under the direction of Mr. F. E. Minns, will perform the following programme, weather permitting, at Telok Ayer tomorrow commencing at 9 p m Grand March, "The King's Bodyguard" Raymond; Selection from Ballet "Sylvia" Delibes: Fantasia "A Strauss Garland" Winter; Humoresque
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    WORLD CYCLISTS.
    73 17 Arrive In Kuala Lumpur After Walk From Singapore. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Lot. 19. Patrick Daly and George Beggs, Malaya's Intending world tourists, arrived In Kuala Lumpur on Saturday after having walked from Singapore from Nov. S. They will remain here until they obtain bicycles for
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    FAREWELL TO MR. J. S. W. ARTHUR.
    257 17 Departing Resident Councillor Entertained (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Nov. 19. More than 100 guests were present at the Malay Volunteer Headquarters when the Hon. Mr. J. S. W. Arthur, the departing Resident Councillor, was entertained to a farewell tea party this evening
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    "REDOLENT OF FRAUD AND PERJURY."
    226 17 Sensational End To Singapore Case. The case In which Moona Kana Karuppiah sued Seena Olaganathan, T. P. A. L. Allagappa Pillay and Seena Arumugam ended sensationally today when Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell delivered a voluminous judgment, dismissing the claim. His lordship said he was
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    NOVEMBER RACES.
    106 17 Heavy Scratchings For The Second Day. Th* sera, tellings for tomorrow, the aeeond day of the Singapore Turf Club November meeting, are fairly heavy and number 16 in aIL They are as fellows: Race 1. Lela Manja, Kangsar and Leonie. Race 2. Rawang Race 3. Dare-Deril. Race 4.
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    REMANDED.
    82 17 An ex-constable, Sulaiman, faced charges of possession of a dagger, of assisting In the management of a public lottery and of being the occupier of a cemmon gaming house before Mr. Norman Orlce, the second magistrate, yesterday. Acting on a search warrant In- spector Such, of the Joo Chlat
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      177 17 DRY €CZEMA OVER CHIIDI.FACE Very Itchy at Night Healed by Cotjcura. "My child cuouacted toie eruption OD bi» com »n<l it quickly tpread all ovct h>» tat* »n<J bead id ton of dry eczema. It w»a »er» itcby at oifbl and I did ooi turn wbat n w»» 10 bavc
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      348 17 RHEUMATISM GOES~ WITH EXCESS FAT Both Banished By Kruschen. When one realises that the cause of overweight Is closely associated with the cause of rheumatism, it is easy to understand how It is that the two troubles can so easily be overcome by the same remedy. The experiences told in
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    CHINESE TOPICS IN MALAYA.
    941 18 WELCOME TO NEW GOVERNOR HOUSING PLAN FOR LUMUT FIRE VICTIMS REGISTRATION OF CHINESE DOCTORS QUADRAGENARIAN SOCIETY IN PENANG. (From Our Chinese Correspondent.) NO decision was reached at the last Caturday meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce as to when the reception in honour of Sir
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    ORDEAL BY FIRE.
    228 18 Initiation With Ancient i Rites. The rare event of initiating an apprentice as a Journeyman cooper was carried out recently for the first time n eight years in accordance with an:lent custom, at Watney. Combe. Reid md Co.'s cooperage at Mortlake. The new initiate into the craft
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    ACCORD IN SIGHT.
    79 18 Shanghai, Nov. 7. It is generally believed in Chinese > circles that full Slno-French agreeI ment will be reached on the whole text of the much discussed new SinoAnnamlte commercial convention, following the return here today of M. Wllden. French Minister to China. M. Wilden Is reported
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    VILLAGE MAGISTRATE SENTENCED.
    167 18 I Misappropriated Eleven Annas. Tinnevelly. Oct. 12. Mr. S. V. James. Sub Division il Magistrate, of Tinnevelly. has sentenced Subbaroya Reddtyur, the tillage magistrate of Slvandlpattl, Tinnevelly Taluk, to simple imprisonment till the rising of the court and fined him Rs. 100 or a month's simple imprisonment
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    Q-BOAT CAPTAIN'S PLIGHT.
    496 18 Accused Of Dole Fraud. The plight of a sea captain who sank a German submarine during the war. and has fallen on hard times owing to the depression In shipping, was described at the Mansion House. Capt. Frank Norman Maxwell, of Graces Alley, E.. was 3ummoned for
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    HOW SOVIET EXTORTS "GRAIN TAX."
    310 18 Death Sentences For Evasion. Moscow. Ninety-eight per cent, of this year's tax in grain has now been surrendered to the State by the Russian peasantry, according to official figures. This Ui about 1,500.000 tons more than at the same date last year. Until recently these
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    SMOKY ATMOSPHERE AND CANCER
    716 18 - Diseases Caused By Fog. BURNING OF RAW COAL SHOULD STOP." Or. H. A. des Voeux. in his presidential address to the National Smoke Abatement Society at Its sixth annual conference In Glasgow, a^sked If cancer could be attributed to a smokeladen atmosphere. It was known that
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    LORD BIRKENHEAD.
    82 18 Engaged To The Hon. Sheila Berry. The engagement Is announced between the Earl of Blrkenhead and the Hon. Sheila Berry. Lord Birkehead, who is 26, Is the only son of the late Earl of Blrkenhead and of the Countess of Birkenhead. He succeeded to the title on the
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    A Political Diary Of The Week,
    1733 19 CLASSIC MUDDLE OVER THE DISAFFECTION BILL AND GENERAL DISLIKE FOR THE BETTING BILL MORE WHITE PAPER PROPHECIES —THE NATIONAL PARTY AND A WEEK'S OVTPIT OF POLITICAL GAS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Times Office, Fleet Street, Nov. 6. PARLIAMENTARY business this week has been
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    COMMERCIAL USES OF RUBBER. I I
    396 19 COMMERCIAL USES OF RUBBER. I I London Exhibition. TRADE'S DESIRE TO EXPLOIT RESEARCH. The development of rubber from the growth of the rubber tree to the many applications of the product Is on view at the Rubber Exhibition, opened on Nov. 1 at the Science Muse.m, South Kensington (London) by
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    LHASA AGREEMENT.
    49 19 Tibet-Sikang Disputes Settled. Nanking. Nov. 6. A message from Lhasa, capital of Tibet, states that an agreement has been reached for settlement of outstanding disputes between Tibet and Sikang. Gen. Huang Mu-sung. Chinese Commissioner to Tibet, wis instrumental In patching up the differences between Tibet and Sikang.
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    LEAGUE CHALLENGE TO JAPAN.
    555 19 Building Of Secret Naval And Air Bases. London, Nov. 6. The Japanese Government was asked point-blank yesterday to explain to the world the "mystery" of her secret war preparations In the Pacific with special reference to the vast sums she is spending on improvements" in the
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    CHEAP JAPANESE | GOODS.
    231 19 CHEAP JAPANESE GOODS. ''Menace To Trade In Australia." "The Japanese. I think. Intend to capture toe trade not only of Australia, but of the world; Japan Is going to be a great menace to Australia from the trade point of view." said Mr. F. Trltton, managing director of Trltton Pty.,
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    41 20 Lady Hobart, the Master of the Taunton Vale Harriers, with the harriers in fall cry. (Planet News.) The opening meet of the Taunton Vale Harriers was held at I'hornfalcon, near Taunton. Single file on the trail of the hare. (Planet News).
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    157 20 Mr. Robert Worth Bingham (right), the American Ambassador, received the degree of LL.D., at a special Congregation held at Cambridge on the occasion of the visit of the King to open the new University Library. (Planet News). in American Indian Princess, Luskanya, nas arrived in Rome to study singing at
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    98 20 Thousands lired the street!! of the City to cheer bir Stephen Killik, the new Lord Mayor of London, when the Lord Mayer's Show, one of London's uiobt famous annual pageants, passed through. The crowds sheltered from the ran under umbrellas. Inset The new Lord Mayor in the State m.fh in
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