The Straits Times, 23 January 1935

Microfilm: NL1495
Total Pages: 20
1 20 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    39 1 The Straits Times [KBTAEUSBSD XKABLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. J 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1935. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PACES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 19J5. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    39 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      134 1 KUALA LUMPUR T £5, JAVaXwEphONE: 368^) Singapore: 140, cecil st. cphone siso« J Pe.pl. Ik. j IQrtnet KM (T%er for Ma J P"rtty I prlca II bantesot of TIUMmlßat....Wh)r aat I pine «379 far a 1-4— J I I 1 U v W mucK warm human companionship must yjfl* PRICE
      134 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      14 1 > P&isU FOR I FLOWERS j PHONE 4097 i 1 5. Orchard Road, (Amber Manaiona)
      14 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      412 2 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any position advertised in these columns send copies of testimonials. Do not send originals. WANTF.D. Eurasian Engineer with Steam Experience to supervise Boiler and Engines on a Dredge in Selangor. state qualifications. Wages .-equired to 659. Straits Times. WANTED LADY HAIRDRESSER, must be proficient in
      412 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      818 2 BOARD— RESIDENCE Vacant** at Lloyd Boom,- ft, Lloyd Rd. Ha. t St. Tkamas Waft, first Class Boarding BrtaliHstMMiil. Phone 3597. NO. 1 ST. THOMAS WALK: Comfortable home, moderate charges. "Phons 4339. ETJBOP. Board Residence, $66—880. Board opt Mod. san. gar. 11. St. Nicholas Plats **OGEBVILLE" Orchard Rd. Vacancy quiet married
      818 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      717 2 BUSINESS PREMISE'S TO LET RAFFLES PLACB, Ha t <3nd floor). CHANGE ALUn. Hos. 8, 8 aad 18 (Ist aad 2nd Floors. BOBINSON BOAD. Ho*, t (tod floor). and 83. Offices at cheap rents. For particulars please Apply Thong Foong Koon, 84, WfccbestaT House, 18, Collyer Quay. 'Phone 4373. WANTED, WANTED,
      717 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      620 2 1 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. Th* public are informed that tree-felßng Is to take place between miles 8 and 14. Changl Road pommaarlng oa 16th instant Traffic Is liable to interruption, should proceed with caution and pay strict attention to control signals SENIOR EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, Rural and Marine. KUCHAI TIN DREDGING
      620 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5
      489 2 BUSINESS C FIGARO I Ladles Hiharasssrs. PERMANENT WAVING 98. $10, $15 only RAFFLES HOTEL, (Boom M 8) and at 93, Bras Baaab Bead. Faeae »868. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs HARU and Miss HANA 60 WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. EXCELLENT MODERN OFFICE AND GODOWN ACCOMMODATION Robinson Road Singapore. Splendid
      489 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6
      584 2 ARDS, Era Fresh Stock. HOLLYVOGUE NECK TIES. Super Quality Ne;k Ties made In America. Latest Patterns In Checks. Stripes and Bar Stripe v They art attractive and lasting. $1.88 each. Postage Extra. G. H. KIAT A CO.. LTD. STRAITS HOTEL ANSON BOAD. BAR GRILL Mask nightly from 6 to 12
      584 words
  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 2 Miscellaneous Column 1
      179 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside Without Malaya Malaya Postage Monthly 8 340 4.88 $1.58 qaarterly 830 $1240 8 7.56 Half Yearly 17J96 $24-80 $15.86 Yearly $34.88 ***** $8848 Note.— Outatation LBtsass should metade the osaal bank ilhmaas ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges aad iascraeiiras for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as ander.— 25
      179 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      569 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM' LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due. Tonnage Spore. 1935. CHTTRAL 15.000 Feb. 1 BHUTAN
      569 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      649 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. ns-ns-n--^ sJ^ GENERAL PASSENCER ACENTS FOR CUNARD LINE. (Incorpoiated In Japan) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseille*. London. Antwerp, Rotterdam and MMdlesbronch. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail. tiSUWA MARU 10,670 Jan. 23 25 FUSHTMI MARU 10,900 Feb. 7 8 t HAKOZAKI MARU 10,400 Feb. 20 21 t TERUKUNI MARU 12.000 Mar.
      649 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      677 3 Im W .ssssssl fr*y^rjl»C&-^it T""^sffi7j PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON, ROTTERDAM. 4IAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. From Prom From From Spors Malacca Port Penang MS. Sham fJUTLANDIA 29/1 «9/l 30/1 1/J MEONIA 19/2 192 20/2 23/3 *L6IA 13/3 13/3 13/3 15/3 BORINGIA 3/4 3/4 3/4 5/4 ERRIA 23/4 33/4 34/4
      677 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 4
      236 3 I BpPW^PflsWlM Tourist Class AMERICAN STYLE £71.12.SINGAPORE TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA GREATEST ADVANCE IN TOURIST CLASS LUXURY. Beautiful public rooms Swimming pool Delicious meal". Hot and cold running water in each state room. Cabins for two or more passengers with real beds Modern ventilation throughout. Weekly service from Manila and
      236 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 5
      1084 3 »■•>*«■ mi T-L/~ »*f-* S^l^lf^sßssr M I s***s>p3aw^L '^nsT^^^^S^ THE BLUB FUNNEL L'NB (Ocean THE HtlA KHIOW STKAMSHIP CO. Steam Ship Co, Ltd., and China Mutual (1931) LTD. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. THE CLNARD WHITE STAR LTD. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION
      1,084 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • SHIPPING AND MAILS.
    • Article
      NORMANDIE WILL NEVER PAY.
      344 4 Air Service Soon. FRENCH SENATOR'S OUTBURST. A serious attack on the policy of building big trans-Atlantic liners was made in the French Senate during the discussion of the Mercantile Marine Budget, by Senator James Hennessy, who condemned the building of the Normandie, a liner that will
      344 words
    • Article
      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE
      279 4 Today. Belawan and Medan (Both) 3 p.m. DJambl anc Koeala Tongfcal (TbhiU) S p.m Munlok. Palembang and P! ad Joe (Thedens) 3 pm Pangkal Pinang (Thedens) 3 pm Pontlanak (Khoen Hoea) 3vm Soengel Llat (Thedens) ..8 om Philippine Islands (Bochum) 3 pm Medan. Slam. Burma. India, Iraq.
      279 words
    • Article
      Untitled
      93 4 Supplementary mall closes 7.30 a.m. on 25th instant by train to connect with B.s. KhandaUa at Penang. Registered mail closes 6 p.m. tomorrow. AIR MAIL FROM JAVA. Malls from Batavia and Palembang by aeroplane are expected at the General Post Office, Singapore at 5.30 p.m. today. ACCELERATED DEPARTURE. The B.s.
      93 words
    • Article
      SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
      134 4 Wednesday, January 33. Ships itinr"i Wbarves or exported to aiilia. KEFPKL BAJUtOUB. Main Wharf Dredger Poremoit, Blinjoe, J.J. Hoppers 13/14. W. Bt Spring. Oil Wharf NIL Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS Of DET DOCKS. Tanfeng Psgar. Albert Dock Nil. Victoria Dock Albert Dock Caisson. Kenpel Harbour King's Dock
      134 words
    • Article
      VESSELS ARRIVED.
      92 4 PROMISE, Nor 737 tons, from Hongkong 33-1, for Saigon 33-1. BDENDALB, Brit.. 1.003 tons, from Batavia 33-1, for Batavia via Ports 36-1. RAHMAN. Brit., 73 tons, from Malacca 33-1, for Malacca 34-1. FHR-VAN-DEN-DOES-DE-BYE, Dut., 88 tons, form Slngkeh 33-1, for Singkeh 35-1. SIN ADC LEE, Brit.. 69 tons,
      92 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      766 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in F.M.&) LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGENTS. F.M.fl. BLYS. AND 81AM STATES RAILWAYS. ■SLBPHONE: Fr«srat MM— Passage 5131. CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIPS LOOTED. r (Incorporated In England). STEAMSHIPS LIMITED. (Incorporated ta England). STEAMSHIPS— BAILW AT S HOTELS— EXFBBSS. (Incorporated m Pi gland). HOME VIA CANADA. Hong Kong to
      766 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      101 4 For everything appertaining to travel. Banking and Freight, APPLY TO: CORK'S WACOatSLITS 39. ROBINSON ROAO. TELEPHONE 5908. NO BOOKING FEES: LOIG WEEKEND INCLUSIVE EXCURSIONS SINGAPORE TO PENANG T. S. S. "KEDAH" WITH FOUB DATS AT rHE CRAG HOTEL $75.00 The fare quoted above includes steamer painge, transport and coolie hire
      101 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      421 4 I ELLERMAIN BUCKNALL STEAMSPT CO, LTD. (U*m mitei m Entiand I "ELLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE. LONDON. ROTTERDAM HAMBURG Via Ports .tod Sacs CaaaL Due Satin Steamer Spore B'pore. 1 CITY OP DUNKIRK Jan. SO Peb. a CITY OP ORAK Peb. 14 Peb IS CTTY O» NBWCABTLE Peb 27 Mar 3
      421 words
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 4 Miscellaneous Column 1
      155 4 Today's Crossword Puzzle (CLUES.) ACROSS. tl. mend *3- Small creature 1. Walkers Part of loom 2 S^* l^ Fastener 9. Required j,. Lesser white heron 12. Insects 30. EnUce 14.' Animal AnOn IS. Consisting of verse is SEptnsaE 11 Solution* Of Yesterday** sv?£%n' Cn Ui 26. Oalns 38. Article of
      155 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 4 Miscellaneous Column 2
      214 4 SINGAI'OKK WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp. ins. Sunshine temp. •F hrs. T Alor Star 90 Nil 10.5 67 SiUawan 89 Nil 9.9 70 Kota Bharu 85 Nil 9.3 70 Bukit Jeram 88 Nil 9.3 72 Malacca 88 Nil 9.6 71 Singapore (Kallang Aerodrome) 87
      214 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    A CONCERT BY FOUR SINGAPORE RADIO "STARS'
    347 5 Songs Which Test A Receiver. (From Our Wireless Correspondent) vjalayan listeners have come to regard the weekly Tomlinson Hall concerts broadcast from Singapore ZHI as one of the bright spots in local radio. Monday's concert was provided by Mrs. Ida Klnloch, Mr. R.
    347 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      355 5 HOTELS i f^T^ .MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL. M f TONIGHT COCKTAIL DANCE 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. DANCE INFORMAL) 9.30 to Midnight RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA PHONE 5381. ADELPHI HOTEL FAVOt'BITE DOWN TOWN lIOTKI. t'ACING ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL fcVERV KUOM WITH BATH AND MODERN SANITATION NEW i.1.11 I. ROOM tc COCKTAIL LOUNGE TEA
      355 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      235 5 TRADE-MARK CAUTION IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. NOTICE >< hereby given that DEGEA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (AUERGESELLfZ?ti?7n£ J^Sf'S?" 6 BCTUn Ocrman y. carryini? en busmew a. Manufacturers. ment?— Proprietors of the ftllowlnu nve Trade Marks in Slraits Settlen «i Multifil no .i Plurifil No. 3 N 4 tflurophan No. «r.« r I miK^^liiJki^BißHJMMßMßiifl W^A,uropfia^
      235 words
  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 1
      500 5 8.8.C. PROGRAMMES. The 8.8.C. announces that In future the following wavelengths will be used: metre. metre. 9.35 p.m.-II.S GSE 25.29 OSB 31.55 11.5-11.20 OSB 31.55 11.30-13.20 OSB 31.55 OSA 49.59 12 20-12.33 OSA 45.59 12.35-1.5 OSA «9.59 OSD 28.53 TODAY. Trmnsmtotion I p.m. 6.20 Big Ben. The Scott:sn Studio Orchestra.
      500 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 2
      375 5 SINGAPORE. "ZHT* Singapore wave length 49.9 metres. (Owned and operated by r| dlo Service Co. of Malaya Ltd., Broadcast House, Singapore.) TODAY. p.m. 6.00 Recorded Music. 6.45 News Bulletin supplied by Straits Times. Stock and share report supplied by Fraser and Co. 7.00 Relay of the police band from the
      375 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 3
      335 5 BERLIN. TOBAT. pjn. 8. SO DJA, DJN announcement (Germ.. Engl.), German folk song. Programme forecast (Germ., Engl). ■39 Fireside .Evening Hour. 9.05 News In English on DJA and In Dutch on DJN. ».30 Selections from the Opera The Flying Dutchman." 10.35 News In German on DJ> and DJN 10.50 The
      335 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 5 Miscellaneous Column 4
      288 5 PHOHI-HOLLAND. TOMORROW. p.m. 8.20 Dutch National Anthem and opMtng announcement. 8.30 Chamber orchestra of Het Gcel. Osoductor: Wees Ha/tveld. 8.50 Talk by Prof. Dr. W. Martin. 9.10 Chamber orchestra of l:.t OeeL 9.35 Electrical transcription,. 9.55 Chamber orchestra of Het Oeel. 10.20 Dutch National Anthem. FRIDAY. JAN. 25. p.m. 8.20
      288 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article, Illustration
    Eddie Cantor In London & A Review Of The New Films.
    2060 6 Eddie Cantor In London A Review Of The New Films. The Brighter Side Of London Life. Belisha Wins In A Cantor Ice-Cream Fantasy Mac West And Ten Dates On A String Are Worth One On A Davenport*' A Disturbing Film And A Very Trite One Shakespeare Goes With A Bang
    2,060 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      211 6 Visit SWITZERLAND Comfortable Hotels with Accommodation at low Rates. Hotel Guides showing tariffs. Illustrated Booklets, map* and Information free on application to the Swtsi Coagulate. Union Building, SINGAPORE. Zeiss FEATHERWEIGHT BINOCULARS Entirely different from what you have MM or used oefore. EASY FOCUSSING AND POWERFUL Only m lew pain left.
      211 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      130 6 YOUR BLOOD IN HEALTH OR DISEASE Pure Blood is HEALTH. VIGOUR and LIFE Impure Blood is the root cause of Skin Diseases, ifßjj, Boils, Rashes, Ulcers, Sores, GlanJ;;!ar Swellings, Rheumatism. The poisons —^^Wl. resu c ln d ama g e to tn€ Arteries, ffv^fflflH! internal organs and in premature .^^^LVj
      130 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    WARNINGS IGNORED BY MR. STAM.
    329 7 Magistrate's Efforts Recounted. Wuhu, Jan. 7. The late Rev. and Mrs. Stem's I cook and amah have just arrived j in Wuhu and have given first-hand i information concerning the capture of the Stams by the Communists at Tsingteh on Dec. 6. Sworn statements have
    329 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    46 7 The French Journal Offlciel has published a Decree forbidding members of the Comedle Francaise to become directors of other theatres under penalty of a fine of IO.OOOf. (£133) for every month during which the order is disobeyed. A repetition of the offence is punishable by expulsion.
    46 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      669 7 THE SINGAPORE TRACTION COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in the United Kingdom.) THE TIMES OF DEPARTURE STATED BELOW MAY BE ALTERED AT ANY TIME. c Buses Depart. First Last From To Bus. Bus. TROLLEY BUSES. f I Tank Baad Keppel Harboar t SS ajn. i 10.36 am1 Keppel Harboar Tank Road S.M
      669 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      392 7 phone 6»o'^^^s:l «J p L*iyEj' v?, L* \7JJ I TJ or^NojrONioßTr PHON« _32«» STA RT.NG TODAY IRENE DUNNE Matin<H> Today at 315 3.15-6.15-9.15 B^^k Special Return Season! m-gm-s uiriu packed uuu-h cnmnmi Fox's beaatifal Musical Comedy Hit >fikfc "GEORGE WHITE'S "MURDER on the *mm scandals" runaway train 11 Fox's Brilliant
      392 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 3
      135 7 Why go to Bali We Bring BALI To You! See ALL THE MYSTIC SPLENDOUR of the most beautiful Island Paradise in the Orient, brought to your doorstep! 1 CAPITOL I Commencing TUESDAY, January 29th A New Charm for the Eye! The Sensation of the Season Alluring, Exotic, Delightful Entertainment RATU
      135 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    149 8 Rubber Prices Still Sagging. (From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Jan. 23. The rubber market was again dull this morning, little interest being shown, with values still sagging. The following were this morning's opening prices of rubber: Buyers. Sellers. Spot 21 1' 8 2lVi Feb.-March. 21 4, 21%
    149 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE.
    212 8 TIN PRICK January 23. Singapore tin price 'per picul) $114.87' 2 Sineapnre, Jan. 23, 12 noon. M> Buyer Stlln I Gambler 5 25 Java Cube 8.75 Hamburg Cube 11.00 White Pepper 58.00 White Muntok Pepper 60.00 Black Pepper 20.50 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundrled 5.45 Copra, mixed 5.10 Small
    212 words
  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
    • Article
      ELEVEN PER CENT. FOR YEAR.
      845 8 Glenealy Meeting. HIGHLY SATISFACTORY RESULT. A final dividend of six per cent, was approved at the annual meeting of Glenealy Plantations Ltd., which was held at Hongkong Bank Chambers with Mr. S. H. Moss in the chair. In his speech, the chairman said: A satisfactory
      845 words
    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
      • Article
        MINING.
        390 8 All shares quoted above are fully paid. Issue Val. Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 3/9 4/6 £1 Asam Kumbang 33/- 35/£1 Austral Malay 61/- 62/5/- Ayer Hltam 13/8 14/6 1 Ayer Weng 2.25 2.30 cd. £1 Bangrln Tin 22/9 23/9 £1 Cbenderlang 7/6 9/50 Hltam Tin 0.49 0.53 1
        390 words
      • Article
        GENERAL.
        301 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord 1.30 1.40 2 2 do 77. Prefs. 1.75 1.85 10 10 Atlas Ice 10.00 10.75 £1 18. A.T. 6.6.0 B 11.0 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.75 6.00 £1 £lCon. T. S. 7% Prefs. 24/9 25/6 cd £l£lCon. T.S.Ord.
        301 words
      • Article
        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        151 8 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL E% 1901 red 194 C $400,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 110 112 norn 4Vz% 1907 red 1947 51.600.000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 114 4 116'/ 2 norn 41/2% 1909 red. 1905 $1,000,000 Int Mar. 31 Sept. 30 120 122% norn 4. 1913 red.
        151 words
      • Article
        RUBBER SHARES.
        352 8 Fraser and Co., and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. 1 (Shares ire $1 unless otherwise stated.) Today's Prices Fraser Lyall Evatt to Co. Allenby 1.90 2 OOcd 195 2 05cd Alor Gajah 1.55 1.60 1.55 1.65 A. Hitam 2.50 2.60 2.50 2.60 A. Molek 1.30 1.40 1.30 1.40 Amal.
        352 words
    • Article
      RAUB GOLD SHARES PLENTIFUL.
      645 8 Effect Of Reduced Output. FRASER CO's WEEKLY SHARE REPORT. Mining, On a fair turnover Rahman Hydraulics have been dealt in round $1.05. Talams at $1.37V 2 to $1.40, Hitam Tins 51 1 2 cents. Souths 45 cents, Jeleb'is $1.02 and Lukuts $1.02, closing in the latter
      645 words
  • Article
    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    65 8 Daily Prices Current For R.M.A. No. 1. K. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Noon, Jan. 23. Buyers Sellers. Spot (loose) 21 21' 8 (F. 0.8.) February 21% 21., Feb-March 21% 2V/ H April-June 23 »4 -!::<« July-Sept. 24% 24., Tone of Market: Dull. Latest Ci'lle: London Spot
    65 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE RATES.
    142 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 2/4 Va London,
    142 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      26 8 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (incorporated in England A. D. 1720.) FIRE, MARINE. LIFE, MOTOR CAR, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. Brunch Office for Malaya:— Ch*rter«4 B**»h Chamber*, Singapore. A»B I.
      26 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      31 8 WMUNMMON tHM lin 1 KJ 1 W^^^ mm Im/vH r*~mlli 1 Mellowed Liqueur whisky at the cost of ordinary Whisky only $3.50 per bottle. Sole Agent for Malaya} McALISTER CO., LTD.
      31 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
    • Article
      GOVERNMENT & CHEAP MONEY.
      1291 9 GOVERNMENT CHEAP MONEY. TOO COMPLACENT. Survey Of The London Markets. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 28. The London financial markets have approached the end of 1934 in a cheerful mood. This is reflected particularly in stock market dealings, which, though not of large volume, have been almost buoyant. The
      1,291 words
    • Article
      FIRST PROFIT FOR FIVE YEARS.
      106 9 Sendayan's Good Year. £89 PROFIT JUMPS TO £*****. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 22. Sendayan (F.M.S.) Rubber Company Ltd., have returned a profit of £15,125 for the financial year ended September 30 last year. This compares with a profit of only £89 for the
      106 words
    • Article
      HOME AND AMERICAN STOCKS.
      310 9 Last Night's London Quotations. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. IS. Closing quotations today of the principal British stocks are given below. The rise or fall U In relation to the price of Jan. 17. aovwfwrr stocks. esiTisa. Rise or m| Conversion Loan 5% 123 IS/16
      310 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      633 9 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated to Hong Kong) The liability o. mexnbe-s Is limited to the extent and in r"f"T prescribed by Ordinance No. < of 1930 of the Colony. HEAD OmCI: HONG KONG. Authorised Capital M 0.000 .000 Issued and fully paid up W0.000.000 Reserve Funds:— Sterling
      633 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 2
      312 9 MALAYAN RUBBER STATISTICS Monthly return of dealers and port stocks. Straits Settlements, at close of business. Dec. 31. as declared In dry ans. A. DEALERS STOCKS DRY RUBBER WET RUBBER TOTAL (estimated dry weight) CREPE All Territory RJ> s> U.SJ3. Estate Remlli Grades Blanket Cols. Wet Scrap Crepe Bark and
      312 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 3
      481 9 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF! INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter IMS) Paid Up Capital in 000.000 ibarw of <S each d.000.000 Reserve Fund CJ.000.000 Reurre Liability of Proprietor* £4.000.000 HEAD OFFICE M. IUMMtU, Uadn EX. Afesta and laautiaa Alor Star Hollo Saigon Amrltsar Ipoh Semaranf Bangkok
      481 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article
    AMUSEMENTS
    112 10 SINGAPORE. ADELFHI HOTEL Sperlal Dinner Dance Cabaret. ALBAMBBA Murder an the Runaway Train 6 15— 9.15. CAPITOL Oeorge White's Scandal 6.15—9.15. GLOBE THEATRE, GREAT WORLD l! 0 Million Sweetheart* 7.15—9.15 p.m. OKEAT WORLD Cabaret— Freedom of The Sea Man Wanted. HOLLYWOOD C. SERANGOON Politics Charlie Chan'* Chance 8 p.m.
    112 words
  • Article
    The Straits Times SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. JAN. 23, 1935. CIVIC HELMSMEN.
    701 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. JAN. 23, 1935. CIVIC HELMSMEN. There Is one argument In favour of municipal government which ts evidently misunderstood by those who are opposing this reform In Kuala Lumpur. Continuity of policy, one of the principal advantages of a municipality, is not maintained through the M.C.S.
    701 words
  • Article
    Politics And Malaria.
    357 10 It was only to be expected that the malaria epidemic in Ceylon would be exploited to the full by conservative circles In Oreat Britain which disapprove of the constitutional experiments In progress In that colony. Thus we find the Morning Post, In its usual bellicose vein, attacking
    357 words
  • Article
    Lady Tichborne.
    31 10 Lady Tichborne, Mr. Ronald Grevllle and Mr. R. C. More O'Ferrall have arrived in Kuala Kangsar on a visit to Captain lindsay Years. private secretary to H.H. the Sultan.
    31 words
  • Article
    THE FIRST RANEE AT KUCHING.
    1255 10 \An Eastern Bookshelf. A Loveless But Decorous Marriage. Good Moraine *nd Good Nijht. By Her Highness the Ranee Margaret of Sarawak. Constable. It Is safe to say that there is no mere remarkable marriage in literature than that which forms the central theme of this
    1,255 words
  • Article
    NOTES Of The DAY
    754 10 A WORD of appreciation Is due to the Traction Company for the promptness with whlcn It has responded to requests for publication of the earliest and latest times at which omnibuses and trolley-buses are available In Singapore. In the Straits Times today there U an advertisement
    754 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      126 10 HHVJfIHH An d Now: *!M%*\ Lastex Girdles: These corsets made with the new mu^\t wonder weuve IIW y^2^K^A| "Lastex" stretch yUji up and down. No slipping creeping or bulging. Stay WKte'/frMSBm set i" «H positions, and comfortably mould the figure. w I li^bM iHL^a^l f Charmingly Tailored ■^Hflj :sff//jfß ALL
      126 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      5 10 ANTICIARE IVEWIAft... JOHN DUKE OPTICIAN
      5 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article, Illustration
    HEROIC OFFICER IN ABYSSINIA MASSACRE.
    479 11 M. BERNARD'S FIGHT TO THE END. MORE THAN 100 DEAD. Battle With 800 Angry Tribesmen. FATAL CUTLASS WOUNDS. PROM the massacre yesterday in Abyssinia of a French administrative officer and more than 100 men emerges a story of great heroism. It appears that the officer,
    Reuter  -  479 words
  • Article
    " FLINGING BACK GOD'S GIFTS IN HIS FACE."
    169 11 FLINGING BACK GOD'S GIFTS IN HIS FACE." Church Assembly Report On World Conditions. London, Jan. 22. "The wilful destruction of the fruits of the earth and the restriction of production in the face of universal need, are virtually acts of sacrilege, flinging back in God's face his gifts to man."
    169 words
  • Article
    LONDON HOSPITAL ON FIRE.
    131 11 Nurses' Heroism. OVER 100 WOMEN CARRIED OUT. London, Jan. 22. Fire broke out on Sunday night at the City of London Institution in the East End of London. This hospital is mostly for elderly women. The sister on night duty called the matron and the rest
    Aneta-Havas  -  131 words
  • Article
    DUKE OF GLOUCESTER LEAVES FOR HOME.
    230 11 Cables In Brief. The official pare of tne Duke ol Gloucester's tour in New Zealan 1 endcC on Monday when he boarded the cruiser Australia at LytUeton. He wilt spend six days fishing In the Bay of i Islands before resuming his homeward journey.
    British Wireless  -  230 words
  • Article
    BIG COCAINE RAID IN SINGAPORE.
    103 11 Chinese Ship. TINS FOUND IN RADIO ROOM. A large haul of cocaine 225 ounces was made yesterday by the Singapore preventive service after two visits to the s.s. Hong Peng on her arrival from China ports. No arrests have as yet been made. I The
    103 words
  • Article
    GERMANY THE KIND UNCLE.
    195 11 Gifts Showered On Saarlanders. Berlin, Jan. 21. A shower of presents of every description from Germany descended on the Saar population following the plebiscite. Two thousands Saar workmen have been invited for a week's holiday In Berlin and twelve Saarbruecken children will spend five weeks at
    Reuter  -  195 words
  • Article
    CONVICTS SUICIDE IN DESPAIR.
    109 11 Divorced By His Wife j And Loses Children. Paris. Jan. 20. Diving head first Into a giant copper In which forty gall ions of skilly (soup) were boiling for the convicts' dinner, Regis Rondeau, put an end to his seven years' sentence in Riom Prison, Puydedome.
    Reuter  -  109 words
  • Article
    140,000 PEOPLE STARVING.
    71 11 Hopei Region Isolated By Floods. Tientsin, Jan. 23. The Changyuan region In Hopel Province is still surrounded by the flood waters of the Yellow River. More than 140,000 people are isolated thece and are starving. The Natloual Drought Relief Committee announces that it has received donations from
    Sin Kuo Min  -  71 words
  • Article
    KING ZOG WANTS TO MARRY—AN HEIRESS.
    148 11 KING ZOG WANTS TO MARRY— AN HEIRESS. To France Modernising Albania. Vienna, Jan. 22. Usually well-informed American circles in Vienna report that the King of Albania promised his mother on her deathbed that he would marry soon and that he asked Charles C. Hart, a former representative of an American
    Reuter  -  148 words
  • Article
    WOMAN OFFICER ON A SOVIET SHIP.
    784 11 WOMAN OFFICER ON A SOVIET SHIP. Mystery Boat Back In China Seas. AN INTERVIEW IN SINGAPORE. Cargo Vessel With Three Stewardesses. (From Our Shipping Correspondent. THE SOVIET motor vessel Kuznetz Lesov, dubbed the mystery ship of the China Seas last year, arrived in Singapore yesterday with a woman as fourth
    784 words
  • Article
    LONDON VIEW OF JAPAN'S POLICY.
    240 11 Times Comment. "LITTLE EXCEPTION CAN BE TAKEN". London, T an. 22. Little exception can be taken to the tone of Mr. Hirota's statement," declares The Times, in a leader. Even In China where the forcible seizure of Manchuria and its conversion into a client state
    Reuter  -  240 words
  • Article, Illustration
    SULTAN OF JOHORE BACK.
    22 11 The Sultan and Sultuna of Johore at the Singapure docks yesterday on their return from a world tour.
    22 words
  • Article
    SIR SHENTON THOMAS IN K. LUMPUR.
    553 11 SIR SHENTON THOMAS IN K. LUMPUR. First Official Visit. WARM RECEPTION AT STATION. High Commissioner Calls On Sultan. From Our Own Representative. Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 22. FOLLOWING his formal visus to Penang and Perak, His Excellency the High Commissioner (Sir Shenton Thomas) arrived in Kuala Lumpur this morning on his
    553 words
  • Article
    N.E.I. RUBBER CONFERENCE.
    56 11 Confirming our own correspondent's report yesterday, Reuter cable from Batavia: The rubber conference has reached the general conclusion that the native rubber export duty should be maintained for large areas, while the system of premiums oi nontapping should be considered. Some representatives favoured an Increase of the
    56 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    JOHORE ROYAL COUPLE'S RETURN.
    570 12 Greatly Benefited From World Tour. ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME BY FRIENDS. IN enthusiastic and joyful welcome was accorded to Their Highnesses the Sultan and Sultana of Johore upon their return this afternoon. It was at the express wish of His Highness that only a few friends and members
    570 words
  • Article
    ST. ANDREW'S ANNIVERSARY.
    195 12 Dedication Festival. SPECIAL SERVICES ON SUNDAY. Elaborate arrangements have been made for celebrating the dedication festival of St. Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday next. The custom which was introduced j several years ago of inviting laymen to represent the various parishes of j the Diocese will again be
    195 words
  • Article
    PULAU KAMIRI CIRCULAR.
    127 12 High Price Of Quotas A Great Handicap. i From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 22. Messrs. Gibson. Anderson, Butler and Co., of Kuala Lumpur, as secretaries, hava circulated to shareholders ol Pulau Kamlrl, Ltd., a report on operations during December. The following details are given: Quantity
    127 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    11 12 An abandoned Junk to reported position 27.4* North. 123 17 Eaat.
    11 words
  • Article
    BUS AND TROLLEY BUS SERVICES.
    401 12 Dr. Pathy Is Curious. QUESTIONS TABLED FOR MUNICIPAL MEETING. I A series of questions regarding the trolley bus and omnibus services of the Traction Company have been tabled by Dr. K. K. Pathy to be asked in Friday's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners. The questions
    401 words
  • Article
    AN ECHO OF POLICE DEPOT TRAGEDY.
    289 12 Preliminary Inquiry Begun. Details of the tragedy at the Police Depot in Thomson Road shortly after midnight on Dec. 22 which resulted in the death of a Tamil, Perumal, and a woman of the same nationality, Kamachl, were related during medical evidence in the
    289 words
  • Article
    CEYLON EPIDEMIC.
    219 12 Contributions To Local Felief Fund. The following contributions to the Ceylon Malaria Relief Fund are acknowledged —Previously acknowledged $1.444., Mr. Tan Slew Bin $100.. Mr. Edward Fernando $25., Mr. Y. Tazlaar $10., Mr. F. Miles $10.. Mr. W. D. Samson $1., Mr. T. A. Chunchie -$10.. Mr. S.
    219 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    18 12 Dr. J. C. Tull has been appointed to act as Principal, King Edward VH. College of Medicine, Singapore.
    18 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    16 12 The company of Balinese dancers now in Singapore. Insets: Ratu Idja and Dewa Rataa. the principals.
    16 words
  • Article
    "LIFE'S NATURAL SPAN 140 YEARS."
    157 12 Dr. Voronoff Here. REJUVENATION EXPONENT. "The natural span of life v 140 years, and I hare every hope that one day we may prolong it to this period," said Dr. Serge Voronoff, the famous exponent, of rejuvenation. Dr. Voronoff is at present in Singapore. The
    157 words
  • Article
    TAN BOON KIAH CASE.
    134 12 Mr. E. A. Stovens Briefed For Defence. The case of Tan Boon Kiah, a well-known Chinese bank official, which was abandoned last week when counsel for the defence withdrew in the middle of the prosecu- tion case, was mentioned yesterday at the Assizes before Mr. Justice
    134 words
  • Article
    FIREWORKS AT K.L.
    30 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 22. The Thalpusam fireworks was an excellent display and was watched by a large crowd, though rain kept many away.
    30 words
  • Article
    K. L. BUS STRIKE CONTINUES.
    385 12 Fresh "Peace" Talks. DRIVERS MAY ACT INDEPENDENTLY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 22. The bus and lorry strike continues. The Union officials will see the C. P. 0. at a further conference, but it is believed that many drivers are inclined to act
    385 words
  • Article
    $1,500 IN SCHOOL FEES MISSING.
    88 12 Headmaster's Report To Police. Capt. Goodman Ambler, headmaster of Outram School, reported to the police yesterday morning of the disappearance of about $1,500. Capt. Ambler, It appears, collected fees from the pupils soon after the opening of the school, and left the money on the
    88 words
  • Article
    RECORD RAINFALL LAST YEAR.
    67 12 But December Was An Exceptionally Dry Month. Singapore experienced its wettest 12 months for five years in 1934. The total rainfall registered by the Meteorological Office was 106.55 inches, 11.56 inches above normal. So much rain had not fallen since 1928. The wettest month was January,
    67 words
  • Article
    FOOTBALLER'S EXPERIENCE.
    188 12 Drunken Japanese Jumps Into His Room. Mr. Chia Keng Hock, the wellknown footballer, underwent an unpleasant experience shortly before midnight on Sunday. The story sauted with a convivial, party between three or four Japanese in a hotel in Nlven Road. Everything went on happily until one of the
    188 words
  • Article
    DOUBLE MURDER.
    69 12 Christian Sentenced To Death. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 22. At the Perak Assizes this morning, Daniel, a Tamil Christian, was found guilty on two charges of murder by causing the deaths of Meenachl and her daughter Angoo and was sentenced to death by Mr. Justice Howes.
    69 words
  • Article
    CHINESE WEDDING.
    55 12 At the Chinese Reading Room (Tong Tek 800 Poo 81a) the marriage took place of Mr. Cheo E. Yean, son of Mr. Cheo Por Char, of Chop Hap Thai Sourabaya. and Miss See Chye Luan only daughter of the late Mr. Bee Teong Quee. There were a large
    55 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Article, Illustration
    POWERS OF IMPROVEMENT TRUST.
    2762 13 Applications For Writs Of Prohibition. ISSUE OF VITAL IMPORTANCE TO PROPERTY OWNERS. k CASE of vital importance to landowners, and others interested in property was begun in the Supreme Court yesterday before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Huggard, when three applications were made for writs of
    2,762 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      272 13 THOMPSON Optical Co. Qualified Eyesight Specialists. 5. Rafßes Square (Entrance throufh Frankel's) Eye examinations. Eyeglasses. Exclusively. WITH I BEAUTY PREPARATIONS Treatment by Appointment Hi Telephone 6115 B| MAVMADD tea baheryrd. S MAYIMAKU LTD. SINGAPORE s£ MASTERS jg|i Does WEAKNESS Languor, Anemia, Stomach or Liver \ry\L> Trouble, Debility, Heat Breakdown, Etc.
      272 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      17 13 ■■I /ml l^k rJ WHITE Virginia Cigarettes /ole Di/TmBUTOP/:-HEMRy WAUCH «s Co,Lt& SINGAPORE PENANC IPQH KUALA LUMPUR
      17 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Article, Illustration
    S.C.C. SEVEN-A-SIDE RUGBY TOURNAMENT STARTED.
    705 14 EASY WINS FOR TWO SERVICES TEAMS. R.A.F. "A" Look Likely To Reach The Final. R.A.F. A 14 S.C.C. Bull Merchants nil. Wiltshires A It P.S.R.F.C. Z nIL The first two matches in the S.C.C. seven-aside Rugby tournament were played on Jthe padang yesterday afternoon and
    705 words
  • Article
    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    85 14 Vt>i»n«jy. Ju U. Rugby Srven-a-Slde Tournament, padang. Huckev: Wiltshire* vs. S.R.C., Tanglin; S C R C. vs R.A.. Hong LJm Green. OoLT: Ksppel Club. Women's Foursome Competition. Ihmdkf, Jaa U. Kugby Beren-a-Sid> Tournament, padang. Pulice vi S V.C B.R.C. ground t*um, jh m. Sevea-a-Skle Tournament, padang. Hockey: SRC.
    85 words
  • Article
    PERAK FEBRUARY RACES.
    385 14 Only Two Runs For Cla'As Four Horses. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 23. The following are the entries for the Perak Turf Club February meeting, which takes place at Ipoh on February 2. 5 and 9. Class 2 Horses 87. Class 1 Ponies 31 Class 4
    385 words
  • Article
    TANGLIN SQUASH.
    32 14 The following are the ties In the Tanglln Club squash tournament for tomorrow Court No. 1. 5.30 p.m. Mr. Skey vs. Mr. Green. 6.15 p.m. Mr. Bateman vs. Mr. Garrard.
    32 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    21 14 The X.A t "A" seven which beat the Bull Merchants 14—0 In yesterday's seven aside tournament match at the S.C.C. yesterday.
    21 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    23 14 J. Sanderson, one of the most promising young goalkeepers seen in Singapore football for many seasons. H ealso plays hockey for the SR.c.
    23 words
  • Article
    HOME SOCCER IS STRAIGHT.
    549 14 KNOWN INSTANCES OF BRIBERY. Players Dare Not Risk The Penalties. Are League matches squared? This, in plain English, Is the question which a correspondent has asked in a letter to the editor of an English sporting newspaper, and it is prompted by the home def< at
    549 words
  • Article
    NEGRI SEMBILAN TO TRY AGAIN.
    241 14 Athletics. Hopes That Meeting Will Be Possible This Year. Seremban. Jan 22. Coir Seremban correspondent writes that he has received the following circular letter from the Hon. Secretary of the Negri Sembilan Amateur Athletic Association, which reads as follows: "I have the honour to inform
    241 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE G.C.
    172 14 First Round Of Women's Foursomes. The following are the results of the first round of the Singapore Golf Club' women's foursomes competition: Mrs. McMullan and Mrs. KeUy beat Mrs. J. L. Campbell and Mrs. Douglas 3 and 2. Mrs. Cowen and Mrs. Fergusson beat Mrs. J. Stone and
    172 words
  • Article
    THE NATIONAL ENTRIES.
    1665 14 English Turf Topics. Less Than Last Year. Several Newcomers. Golden Miller Favourite, AMERICAN RACING PROPOSALS. (By Oar London Stall) Fleet Street, Jan. 8. There are 60 entries for the Grand National Steeplechase, to be run as Alntree on March 29. That the number of nominations is smaller
    1,665 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Article
    POLICE HOCKEY TEAM LOSE TO R.A.F. AT THE DEPOT.
    520 15 UNLUCKY NOT TO FORCE A DRAW. Airmen The Better Side In Attack. U.A.F. i Police 2. Although they were without the services of of their beat players in Morse, Cooke and Logan, the R.A.F. team which visited the Police Depot were
    520 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    24 15 The S.C.C. Bull Merchants at work at a line out in yesterday s ven-a-side match against the R.A.F. L. V. Taylor gets the ball.
    24 words
  • Article
    BRADMAN HOME.
    52 15 Will Not Play Cricket Until Next Season. Perth, Jan. 21. Den Bradman arrived here today. He said he was not yet perfectly fit and would not resume playing cricket until the next season. He said it was best for the game and all concerned that past incidents be
    Reuter  -  52 words
  • Article
    MORE MAX BAER JESTS.
    1074 15 Boxing Notes. Freddie Miller's Fine Form. American Promoters Looking To Britain. Pettifer Scores. Amateur Fly' weight Becomes A Professional. Neusel Serious. London, Jan. 9. pREDDIE Miller, the American holdr er of the world feather-weight title, gave London fight fans plenty to enthuse over when he beat
    1,074 words
  • Article
    THE CLUB VERANDAH
    643 15 Superstition In S port.— Boxers Are Most Susceptible People.— Arthur Mailey's World XL Jardine As Skipper. Conducted By "LEIGHTON" IT has been in my mind for a long time to write about superstition in sport. I suppose I am like most people, in that I have my
    643 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      173 15 Help Kidneys Don't Take Drastic Drugs Your kidneys have ntne million tiny tubes or filters which are endangered by neglect or drastic, irritating druirm. Beware If Kidney trouble or Bladder weak. ness makes you suffer from Getting Up Nights, Lea; Pains, Nervousness, IMzzlness. Stiffness, Rheumatism. Lumbago. Neuralgia. Burning, Itching. Smarting-.
      173 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      12 15 I AND NOW. I THE HEALTHFUL DRINK 1 FOR A HEALTHFUL AGE/
      12 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Article
    CHINESE TOPICS IN MALAYA.
    1370 16 Chinese Educationist in Singapore The Moon Eclipse On Jan. 19 Buddhism How It Differs From Brahmanism Amoy University Fund —$150,000 Acknowledged— Chinese Aviator Coming. (By Our Chinese Correspondent.) ■fci|R LI Shih-cheng, the Chinese Edu- f i c,ationlst, passed through Slnga- i i pore 1 st week-end
    1,370 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    5 16 A contrast in male fashions.
    5 words
  • Article
    UNITED MUSICAL ASSOCIATION.
    397 16 Annual Report And Accounts. The annual report of the United -Chinese Musical Association for the year ending June 30 states: The Association is greatly Indebted' to the following for donations: Messrs. Koh Soon Huat, Lim Guan Quee, Tan Chiang Chua, Llm Leong Geok, Tan Teng Ban, Lim
    397 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    93 16 Premier Chenf Hsiao-hsu, poet and calligraphist, has written this Christmas thought for the Manchuria Dally News (a pro- Japanese paper published in English). One of his pet aversions Is the heroic poseur, in whom he sees the anti-type of Christian modesty. A free translation of his message, photographically reproduced from
    93 words
  • Article
    CHINESE LABOUR LEADER.
    234 16 Mr. Li Peng-hong Passes Through Singapore. Among the passengers on the Come Rosso, which passed through Singa pore on her way to Europe, were two prominent Chinese and seve.i students. General Chang Yen, accompanied by his wife, is going to Germany to further his military study for
    234 words
  • Article
    CHINESE WEDDING.
    122 16 Ang Beng Seng-Goh Siew Lee. The wedding took place at the In ib Town Hall on Sunday of Miss Goh Slew Lee. late of the Ipoh Telephone Exchange, youngest daughter of Mr. I ~nd Mrs. Goh Yin Foo. with Mr. Ami Ban Sen?, of the Penang Municipality. Mr.
    122 words
  • Article
    CLERICAL UNION.
    44 16 Beginning on Friday, r.n.* evcnlnT class of the Clerical Union will m?et .it the town office of the Union. 12, Winchester House. The change of the meeting place has been made to suit the convenience of those who are attending the class.
    44 words
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      80 16 HB«n tic* tc Mm mil a- *'"/\J-U7!|iHfj^W "7~HE m*ans of «fe^^ I r«li«l from coughing '^&J Is EVANS' Past;il«>. In rh« process of dissolving '*>«y^^Bß^J^^ »«r>d p«n«trating antiseptic vapours into •vary cr«vic«, '"3fck relieving congestion and toothing inflammation. Carry JmA 5^S. them with you against colds and sore throats. In
      80 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      60 16 IT NOW COSTS ONLY 25 CENTS PER HALF OUNCE TO POST BY THE IMPERIAL AIRMAIL TO GREAT BRITAIN. SIMONIZ YOUR FURNITURE AND WOODWORK Kteps Fin* Finishes kJJ^vQAv Beautiful The General Electric Co. Ltd. are recommending all WestlnghouM Refrigerator Users to use SIMONIZ for keeping their WestlnghouM Refrigerators In good condition.
      60 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Article
    HOW NAGALINGHAM IS ALLEGED TO HAVE WORKED A $25,000 FRAUD,
    3192 17 D.P.P.'S LENGTHY OUTLINE OF THE CASE. UNAUTHORISED FEES STORY. ALLEGED FABRICATION OF EVIDENCE. DRIEFLY the prosecution case is this that the accused got into his hands the sum of $30,000 belonging to a minor, a twelve-year-old boy, and $25,000 of
    3,192 words
  • Article
    DOG SHOW.
    88 17 Promotion By Malayan Kennel Association. The Central Malaya Dog Show. 1935,. will be held at the Racecourse, Kuala Lumpur (by courtesy ot The Selangor Turf Club) on Sunday, March 10. Mr. Sam Ciabtrec. he famous International judge, wi.i Midge all breeds. It Is hoped that owners of dogs
    88 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    21 17 The appointment of Mr. Charles William Wells to be a veterinary surgeon. Veterinary Department, S S. and F.M.S., has been approved.
    21 words
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      61 17 vl w/ SilviVrin ycc<i CotAt /x*C <4 Keur G-cußCc Sol* Distributor. RAHAMIN PENHAS, 86, Robinson Read. CONSTIPATION. Lassitude, debility, sick headache, loss of appetite, furred tongue, mental depression, any of these troubles can arise from constipation one of the commonest ailments which beset men and women. The best and surest
      61 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 2
      56 17 AWAY WITH TIRED LAMPS SAT OS AND RAM 1 H uH Inferior lamps may start bravely, but they soon die away. Replace them with OSRAM the famous lamps that give you all the light you pay for to the end of their brilliant life. (Adct: of the GENERAL ELECTRK CO.,
      56 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Article, Illustration
    SIXTY-MILE-AN-HOUR TORPEDO BOATS FOR SIAM.
    110 18 SIXTY-MILE-AN-HOUR TORPEDO BOATS FOR SI AM. 1 lie first of four torpedo boats of a new type which Thornyeroft's are building for the Siamese Government is undergoing speed trials on the Thames. The new vessels will attain a speed of 55 to (M miles an ho«r. Powered with 9M h.p.
    110 words
  • Article
    RED SEA LIGHTS.
    77 18 Japan May Contribute To Fund. Toklo. Jan. 8. Japanese contributions to the international fund for the maintenance of lighthouses in the Red Sea were, sought by the British Government in a communication handed by Sir' Robert Henry Cllve. British Ambassador, to Mr. M. Shigemitsu. VlceMlnister of Foreign
    77 words
  • Article
    FLOATING BOTTLE MYSTERY.
    66 18 (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Batavla, Jan. 22. An empty bottle was found floating near the Island of Maratua containing a message from a motor launch Faraon "drifting south of Celebes sea with 7 Americans and some natives aboard and belonging to the Oriswold Harkness Asiatic expedition 14,
    66 words
  • Article
    TRADE AGREEMENT WITH UNITED STATES.
    69 18 Mr. Bennetts Statement In Ottawa Parliament. Ottawa, Jan. 21. The United States' intention of negotiating a trade agreement with Canada announced by Mr. J. H. Bennett in the Commons. This is the culmination of efforts be- gun In the spring of 1933 when Mr. Bennett
    Reuter  -  69 words
  • Article
    JAPANESE BOND ISSUE.
    34 18 Tokla. Jan. 8. The Bank of Japan reports that business and financial conditions are normal. .It also predicts that bonds to the amount of Yen 50,000,000 would be sold during January.
    34 words
  • Article
    AN APPEAL FROM TSHEKEDI. '
    426 18 AN APPEAL FROM TSHEKEDI. Protectorates And The Crown. Tshekedi Khama, Acting-Chief of the Bechuanaland Protectorate, has issued an appeal "to the Parliament and People of Great Britain," in which he sets forth the objections of his people to the proposed transfer of the Protectorate from the British to the Union
    426 words
  • Article
    WHOLE STAFF OF ARMY RESIGNS.
    126 18 Protest By Hungarian Generals. The entire General Staff of the Hungarian Army resigned, as a protest against the disciplining of an officer by the Government in connection with the Marseilles assassination plot. A great number of other officers are said to have associated themselves with
    126 words
  • Article
    CAT WALKS 50 MILES TO OLD HOME.
    87 18 Another marathon walk, this time one of 90 miles, has been accomplished by a cat. Mrs. C. O. Logan Dahne, who recently left Pontardawe, Swansea Valley, for Pendlne. Carmarthenshire, went on a visit to friends, leaving the cat with other frlencs. Puss could
    87 words
  • Article
    SILVER SHIPMENT.
    32 18 I Shanghai, Jan. 22. A third consignment of sliver bulI lion valued at $500,000 arrived In Shanghai yesterday from Hong Kong. The local money market has eased considerably.—Sin Kuo Mln.
    Sin Kuo Min  -  32 words
  • Article
    NEW AVIATION LAWS.
    28 18 Nanking, Jan. 22. The Executive Yuan has published 19 provisional regulations in connection with the flight of foreign planes over Chinese territory— Sin Kuo Mln.
    Sin Kuo Min  -  28 words
  • Article, Illustration
    KING GHAZI OPENS £10,000,000 PIPE LINE.
    794 18 New Source Of Wealth For Iraq. By A Special Correspondent. One of the greatest and most romantic (eats or modern engineering reached Its culmination last week. The young King Ohazl of Iraq opened with due ceremony, the £10.000,000 1.150 miles' pipe line through which
    794 words
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      304 18 AIT& tt\Q^2l l STEEL OFFICE FURNITURE Is British made, and Is used all over the 1 world by banks, libraries, commercial g houses, and by government departments and otner public bodies. Within the past two and a half years alone, Hb 15ajesty's Offlcs of Wor'/--« to London have entrusted oar
      304 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 2
      134 18 BABY DEPENDS ON IT J^ftUnS. Nourishment is so preeiaus mm MB^V^S to baby GWe him the most by JJLJff Urn serving Genuine 3- MINUTE £^*HLlB*^M OAT FLAKES. Vitamins, pro- (JBC** 1 KtdP fin sad carbohydrates are there— to build health JExclu- At /7^)^^T~JZS^ ai'v Te process. Tireless Cook- m^^£^^^m ifc
      134 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Article
    ZHI Remains Reliable Station.
    1178 19 A Malayan Listener's Log. INTERESTING OBSER VA TION. Further Improvement Noted In B. B. C. Broadcasts. FOLLOWING the recent tests conducted by the 8.8.C. using different aerial arrays Transmission No. 2 (for Malaya and the Far ast) is coming in even better than before. This transmission
    1,178 words
  • Article
    VOICE PROTECTION IN HUNGARY.
    99 19 In order to protect the announcers' voices, the Budapest Broadcasting Co. has released them from the duty of reading talks which the authors do not wish to read themselves. Contracts have been made with noted Budapest actors, who will take over this duty. The Innovation is
    99 words
  • Article
    BEAUTY BY WIRELESS.
    698 19 Replies That Must Leave Husband Without Defence. It is not often that I am really surprised by anything that I find in a broadcasting programme. The habit of listening seems to take the edge off the faculty of wonder, and even the most marvellous offerings, in the
    698 words
  • Article
    MEASURING RELATIVE SIGNAL STRENGTHS.
    722 19 Several Methods Which Can Be Employed For Purpose. TN receivers which are not fit ted with automatic volume con- trol variations in signal strength cause corresponding changes in the output of the detector valve. It is possible, therefore, to obtain a visual indication of these changes
    722 words
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      298 19 THE RADIO TUBES OF TODAY AND TOMORROW HAS io:>r radio lost its punrh? If It has. It probably needs new Cunningham Radio Tubes or RCA Radlotrons. rrom C nrlnghan* Radio y^ >>. Tubes or RCA Radio t.-ens f~r% jJ\ you can always expect II m l .superior radio set p?rfor1
      298 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 2
      34 19 ?s *yf4s /111 S^^^NB Radio Service Co of Malaya 1934 Ltd. (Owners Operator* of Station Z.H.L, Stneapor*) t 4. ORCHARD ROAD, 14, BKACH STRUT. U, STATION ROAD. JAVA STRUT. SINGAPORE. KNANO. IPOH. KUALA LUMPUR.
      34 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    46 20 Sixteen people were killed and fo-.y v.>.« v..en a Canadian National express from Detroit to Toronto crashed at tremendous speed into a special train filled with Christmas holiday travellers which was stationary hi a ig at Dundas Station, seven miles west of Hamilton, Ontario. (Planet News.)
    46 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    22 20 .A policeman holds up the traffic lor -Eddie" Cantor to cross Urn road dnrlnc his first day's siffht-seelni; in London. (Planet News.)
    22 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    60 20 A. murder trial on which the .attention of the entire United States Is focused opened at Fleming ton, New Jersey, when Bruno Haoptmann. who is accused in connection with th« kidnapping; of the Lindbergh baby, faces the Judge. How Jihe ransom money was ingeniously hidden in holes fen a wooden
    60 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    15 20 Colonel Lindbergh on the witness stand in HnnUrH«« County Court at Flemintfon. (r W New..?
    15 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    25 20 Miss Betty Gow (centre) with Mrs. OUie Wiiately (right) widow of the Lindbergh's late batler, concentrating on the trial at Hnnterdon County Court. (Planet News.)
    25 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    12 20 Colonel Lindbergh arriving at the court-ho«* to attend the trial. (Planet News.)
    12 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    57 20 Many people were gravely Injured when a tram-car was cat In two by the engine of a food* train aa it went over a level crossing near Stromboek, Belgium. The engine smashed right through the tram, hurling the two halves on to their aidea. On the continent trams usually consist
    57 words
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 20 Advertisements Column 1
      51 20 OCEAN MOTOR POLICIES GEM MARIE COMBINATION rf^\*\ NUTTY CRISPS AfcWANj AFTERNOON TEA j|\ ROYAL ASSORTED \^-^»\l CREAM CRACKERS J^/' vVA CREAMY CHOCOLATE ji r a- < V^V ORIENTAL ASSORTED SHREDDED WHEATMEAU V*\ GoodL taAtfi &^i \JoycG for Choice M* w-sr-t £Tv ■TTk \IUI sIMBr%MJL^ (INCORPONATCO IN S. sj SOLE AGENTS:
      51 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 20 Advertisements Column 2
      16 20 THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD. (Incorporated In Great Britain) Hea4 Oflke far Malaya: SINGAPORE.
      16 words