The Straits Times, 24 January 1936

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    38 1 The Straits Times. (ESTABLISHED NKARLY A CKNTORY.) THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1936 PRICE 10 CENTS. The Striats Times. 0 PACiES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1936. PRICE 10 CENTS,
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      322 1 SINGAPORE 140. CECIL ST. ('PHONE 6471). CAR REPAIRS PROMPT EFFICIENT IRINKMANN&CO GRANGE RD. 19 A Il^^ 0 A splendid brew combining Home flavour with tropical lightness. We claim it to be the best beer on sale in the Tropics today. SOLE AGENTS: THE 3ORMSO CO.. LTD. ■—■—■—■—^■^-»—i i a— W
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      97 1 KUALA LUMPUR: 25, JAVA ST. CPHCNE 3683) ASK FOR A MARMET PERAMBULATOR THERE IS NOTHING "JUST AS GOOD." TO BUY AN IMITATION IS TO MISS THE BEST. MODEL F. 45 PRICE $49.50. MODEL HI. 55- PRICE $110.00. REVERSIBLE CHROMIUM PLATED MARMET NEVROIL (SELF LUBRICATING) HANDLES, SORBO TYRES, LEATHER WHEELS, CHROMIUM
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      547 2 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any posit fan advertised in these columns send copies of testimonials. Do not send originals. EUROPEAN WINCHMAN. Box No. 85. Position filled. Applicants thanked. EXPERIENCED Typewriter and Office equipment salesmen. Apply with copies of testimonials to Box 142, Straits Times. WANTED experienced energetic Conductor to
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      776 2 BOARD ft RESIDENCE WHITEHALL. 32. Calrnhlll Rd. Suite or room. All Mod. conveniences. Europ. P. 4747. LARGE, very nicely turn, bed-sitting room verandah, moderate, board opt. Mrs. Kitts, 3 Amber Mansions. THE MANSION. Oxley Rise, Singapore, three minutes from town hlßb elevation large airy rooms M. 8. Tel. 3798. A
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      785 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE The Exchange Banks will be closed on Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday Jan. 25, Chinese New Year (Bank Holidays). TAIPING TURF CLUB. As a mark of respect owing to the death of His Majesty King George the Fifth the Talping Turf Club Skye Race Meeting has been
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      344 2 BUSINESS CARPS, Etc. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Mlsa HANA 60. WATERLOO STRCET. Telephone 7467. HARTRAMPH'S VOCABULARIES. Perfected and Simplified for Home. Profession, Trade. Pupil, Teacher. Scholar, Savant. Helps to illumine, emphasize or elaborate those salient qualities in your talks, sermons, lectures, letters briefs or other writings.
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      545 2 THE STRAITS TIMES The Straits Times. The Sunday Times. The Singapore Free Press and the Straitt idget are available for sale at the following agencies:— SINGAPORE. Perinayagasamy, 383-F. Chang! Road. R. E. Mohamed Kassim Sc Co., 14, milestone, Seletar. R.A.F. Canteen, Seletar. Federal Rubber Stamp Co., 32, Raffles Place. Keppel
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      185 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Singapore Within Outside Without Malaya Malaya Postage Monthly S 300 S 4 00 S 2.50 Quarterly 8.50 $12.06 7.50 Half Yearly $17.00 $«4.00 $15.00 Yearly $34.00 $40.00 $30.00 No**.— Outstation cheques should Include the usual bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES. The charges and Instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are aa
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      683 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England.) rtAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S NjCO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage B'pore. 1936 BURDWAN 6070 Jan. 25 RAWALPINDI V
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      610 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LID. (Incorporated In Japan) TO LONDON. Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail 5 KATORI MARU 10,000 Jan. 25 36 S KASHIMA MARU 10.000 Feb. 3 6 t YASUKUNI MARU 12.000 Feb. 18 18 HAKONE
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      617 3 PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. BANGKOK LINE Luxurious One class Motorshlps. Most Cabins have adjoining private bath. Excellent Cuisine. FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON, ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN From From From Prom Spore Malacca Port Penang U.S. Sham JUTLANDIA 11/2 11/2 12/3 14/2 MEONIA 3/3 3/3 4/3 6/3 ALSIA 24/3 24/3 2S/3 37/3
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      277 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) APCAR LINE. FOR HONG KONG, AMOY. SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE AND OSAKA 8.8. TILAWA 10,000 Jan. 30, 3 p.m. Excellent modern accommodation for first and second class passengers. Special holiday return tickets Interchangeable with P. A 8. N. CO.. Issued at cheap
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      1168 3 P^^^^^^ SHIPPING. THE BLCE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Hua Khlow Steamship* CoT'(l>32) Ltd. Steam Ship Co. Ltd., and China Mutual The Cunard White Star Ltd Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd.) The Sarawak Steamship Co Ltd The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Australian Oriental Line Ltd. The China Navigation Co., Ltd. The
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    UNEMPLOYMENT IN BRITAIN.
    332 5 NOW ABOUT 50,000 FEWER. Unemployment In Britain fell nearly 50,000 in the last month of 1935 to touch the lowest total recorded for five and a half years, the Ministry of Labour announces. In every main industrial group there are fewer workless than in December 1934. The
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      246 5 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL. A PIANOFORTE RECITAL will be given by Clifford Huntsman, the celebrated English pianist at 9.30 p. m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, Booking at John Little's— s3, $2 and $1. R.K.0. -Radio's Most (f^ttll Thrilline Picture— lmagine '■CPWl'^^^^^A^^^^^pj^pJ Human firings Stalked Like Ptfl "j 4) M\ Jungle Beasts
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      352 5 13%fcS Isnt ht j^ =^^v firm on Little toddlers reared on 'Allenburys' always* show that glow of health and sturdy activity which result from sound feeding properly' adapted co further the process of steady, normal growth and development. If baby, is not progressing as he should, be wise,' "Mother, and
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      218 5 TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. FUNERAL OF H. M. KING GEORGE V. Tuesday, January 28th, 1936. CLOSING OF PREMISES. NOTICE. On Tuesday, January 28. the premises of The Singapore Harbour Board will be closed from 11.30 a.m. By Order of the Board, J. R. WIOGS, Secretary. THE
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      123 5 The 'ROYAL' TANKARD (E. P. N. S.) BRITISH THEREFORE BEST $6/- EACH (POSTAGE EXTRA) EVERY TANKARD GUARANTEED BRITISH MAKE OBTAINABLE ONLY FROM 101. VICTORIA STREET ALSO 5. RAFFLES PLACE. ONE OF THE BEST SHOW'S EVER SEEN IN SINGAPORE FREE PRESS 21.1.36. 141 4 SHOWS TODAY AT j 2.00-4.1 5-6 30-9.
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  • LATEST LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      AROUND THE MARKETS.
      118 6 All Sections Closed Until Monday. <From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Jan. 24. All local markets are closed today. The holiday really began yesterday afternoon, when Chinese brokers ceased business. There was small activity in rubber shares, but other departments were practically shut. The adjoining price tables record
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      PRODUCE.
      190 6 ('lo>!nK I'rifes, Thursday. Buyer. Seller Gambier 6.00 Java Cube 9.00 Hamburg 10 75 White Muntok Popper 17.75 Black Pepper 9.75 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.15 Mcd Pearl Tapioca 5.30 Small Pearl Tapioca 5.20 Lingga Sago Flour Palembar.g Jelotong 8 75 Banja Jelotong 7.50 Sarawak ago Flour Small Pearl Sago, fair
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      EXPORTS OF TINNED PINEAPPLES.
      96 6 During the week ending Jan. 18. 1936. exports from Malayan ports amounted to 43.602 cases, of which 41.217 (94 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom. 326 (1 per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe. 1.150 (3 per c?nt.i cases to Canada, and 909
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        MINING.
        553 6 Issue Val. Fraser Co. Lyall Evatt Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers 4/- Ampat Tin 5/3 6/- 5/7% 6/1% £1 Asam Kumbang 33/- 34/- 33/6 34/6 £1 Austral Malay 59/- W/- 59/- 60/5 Ayer Hitam 15/6 16/6 16/- 17/1 Ayer Weng 1.80 1.90 1.80 1.90 £1 Bangrin Tin 20/- 21/- 20/-
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        GENERAL.
        407 6 2 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.20 1.30 1.25 1,35 2 2 do 1"o Prefs 1.50 1.60n. 1.55 1.65 10 10 Atlas Ice 12.25 12.75 12.25 12.75 11 1 B AT 5.16.6 5.19 0 5.18.0 6.2.0 1 60 B M. Broadcasting 0.05 dis pa: 10 5 B. M. Trustee 6.00
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        176 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. s', 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 110 norn 4'v, 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Int. Mar 31 Sspt. 30 112 114 norn 4U'. 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 118 120 norn 4', 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 Mar.
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        360 6 Today's Prices Kraser Co. Lyall fc Evatt Allenby 1.70 1.80 i.70 1.80 Alor fiajah 1.00 UK 1.00 1.07*6 Amal. Malay ($2) 330 345 3.12^3.25 Ayer Hitam 1.45 1.55 i.40 1.50 Aer Molek 0.85 1.00 0.90 1.00 Ayer Panas 145 1.55 !.42y 2 1-M Bassett 0.59 064 0.60 0.85
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        EXCHANGES.
        224 6 Closing Prices. Thursday. The toiiownii are tne exchange rates this morning according to ihe daily circular issued Dy the Hong Kung and Shanghai Banking Corporation. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 2/4 Va London. 3 months' sight 2/4 3/32 London. 60 days' sight 2/4 1/16 London, 30 days' sight 2/4
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        CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
        82 6 Closing Prices, Thursday. Bayers. Sellers No 1 X. R. S. S. in cafes (F.O.B.) Jan. 24 14 24 1/16 Good f A. Q. in cases (F.O.B.) Jan. -24i/ 8 24 3/16 No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 24 24% February-March 24
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      STOCK EXCHANGE.
      462 6 Most Departments Very Firm. London, Jan. 23. Stock markets were confident and active in variaus sections. The Funds opened strong with War Loan up :o si, but later there was some reaction and the price closed unchanged on 1 balance. Investments were ah .Inn, while among the more
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      EXCHANGES. Dollars Still Weak.
      89 6 London, Jan. 23. Paris 75 .1 64 Athens 519 sellers New York 4.96 13 16 Bucharest 668 sellers Montreal 4.96-: i Rio 414 Brussels 29 29 sellers official Amsterdam 7.29% Belgrade 217 Genera 15.22/-! Buenos Aires unquoted Milan 61 15/16 Montevideo 39 7 16 Berlin 12.31
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      TIN PRODUCTION IN 1935.
      106 6 Still Behind In Race With Consumption. London. Jan 2.T World production of tin in 1935 was 138,000 tons and consumption 142.000 tons, compared with 109.000 and 118 000 tons respectively i n 1934, according to the preliminary figures of the International Tin Research Bulletin. Notable increases
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      PRESSURE AGAINST THE DOLLAR.
      166 6 Two Influences At Work. London. Jan. 23. While the weakness of the franc in terms of sterling is regarded as a natural consequence of the French political crisis, foreign exchange operators were not iully prepared for the sharp break in -he dollar which bo°;ui last night
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      RUBBER STATISTICS.
      192 6 The following information has been re« ceived from the Rubber Growers' Association, through the Malayan Information Agency. London. 1934 1935 1933 Jan. Dec. Nov. Dec. Tons. Tons. Tons. A. Net Export*. 1. Ceylon 7J.068 4.288 4.X2 2. Other Countries than Ceylon. Malaya and th; Netherlands Indies (partly estimated)
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      25 6 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England. A.D. 1720) FIRE. MARINE. LIFE. MOTOR CAR, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. Branch Office for Malaya. Chartered Bank Chamber*, Singapore. APB 1.
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      24 6 METROPOLITAN VICKERS FOR ALL TYPES ELECTRIC ARC WELDING HAND OR AUTOMATIC OVER 50 SETS OPERATING IN MALAYA SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA McAUSTER Co., Ltd.
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    "BATS" STEADY SALES EXPANSION.
    1611 7 NO SHELL INTERIM. Latest Sterling Company Results. BRITISH-AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. LTD.— The chairman stated at the annual general meeting that he did not think the contingent liability of £730,022 in respect of Tobacco Insurance Co., Ltd., would ever be called up. This company had again had
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    MR. J. HOWESON ON TIN OUTLOOK.
    1441 7 Future Of Control. Mr. John Howeson presided at the annual meeting of the London Nigerian Tin Mines, held In London on Jan. 7. After dealing with the financial position of the company, Mr. Howeson referred to the general position of the tin Industry. You
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      622 7 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI HANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in the Colony ot Hong Kor.ir) The liability cf n.embers Is limited to the extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 ol 192. ol the Colony. HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. Authorised CaplUl 150.000.J00 Issued and fully paid up 520.303.000 Reserve Fund:—
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      8 7 What's On IN SINGAPORE TODAY See Page Twelve.
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      355 7 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated In England tv Royal Charter 1853> Paid Up Capital In 800.000 shares w each u.OOOOOO Reserve Fund 13,*****0 Reeerve Liability of Proprietors C 3.000.003 HEAD OFFICE: 83. Buh.psgate. London E.C. i. Amrltear Hong Kong Saigon Bangkok *****0 Semarana Batavla Ipoh Seremban
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    Malayan Radio Sets Now Have All The Latest Gadgets.
    718 8 (From A Radio Correspondent.) THE past twelve months have been very eventful for Malayan listeners, in that several new short wave stations in various parts of the world have either begun operations or have extended their programmes to the great benefit
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      124 8 WESTINGHOUSE B? Jsfl RADIOS INCORPORATE EVERY WORTH-WHILE IMPROVEMENT KNOWN TO THE INDUSTRY TODAY-ALL-METAL TUBES SHADOWGRAPH TUNING HIGH-FIDELITY TONE CONTROL AUTOMATIC VOLUME CONTROL CONCERT-TYPE DYNAMIC SPEAKER WORLD-WIDE RADIO CO. 119. North Brldce Road. Singapore. TELEFUNKEN f-^-i SUPER-OCEAN 65d WLKFOR WORLD-WIDE RECEPTION. FOB INFORMATION APPLY EASTERN RADIO Co, Peung. SEOW KUAN Co,
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      73 8 ATWATER KENT RADIO YOUR EARS AND lOUR EVES will tell you that dollar for dollar tnero is no better set thar the new model ATWATER KENT RADIO. GUARANTEED TO GET the BBC Transmission 2 at 6.20 p.m. (local time) daily. Transmission 1 could also be heard at times. Drop in
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      252 8 Today's Crossword Puzzle LF LFLT U* CPU 7 U* El Z -1— -m- Z "~i!!~lr '~MI~ M 1 n Brn nJi In NOTE: Figures In parentheses denote the number of letters in the words required. (CLUES.) ACROSS. 20. Measure (3) 21. Atmospheric moisture (3) I. Indian product (4) 2 2-
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      60 8 FULL MALAYAN BROADCASTING PROGRAMMES. 8.8.C. TODAT. Transmission 1 GSF 15,140 ke/s (1982 m.) and GSB MlO ke/s (31.55 m.|. 5.05 p.m. The News and Announcements. (.25 Close down. Transmission Z GSG 17.790 kc 9 (16.86 m.), and GSF 15,140 kc/s (1942 m.). 6.20 p m. Big Ben. The 8.8.C. Welsh
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      395 8 (Baritone). Arthur Walter: Eleanore (Cole-ridge-Taylor), The Ship of Rio (Keel), Now, Oh Now. I Needs must Part (R. Hunter). Orchestra: Suite, Le rol s'amuse: (1) Galllarde (2) Payane (3) Scene dv bouquet (4) Lesquercarde (5) Madrigal (6) Passepled and finale (DeUbos). Arthur Walter: Onaway. Awake, Beloved (Cowen), Maiden cf Morvcn
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      508 8 The Nizam of Hyderabad whose state radio stations are described above. varied programme. Jack Hylton and his Orchestra: Praeludium (Jarnefelt). The Mills Brothers: Moanln' for You (Brooks), Rockin 1 Chair (Carmlchael). Duke Ellington and his Orchestra: Truckln' (Cotton Club Parade) (Koehler, Bloom) Betove (French Comedian): Polies Musicales, International Song Imitations.
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      636 8 PHOHI-HOLLAND Station P. 8.1., U,'.3« kcJt (26. 57 m TODAY. 8.20 p.m. Opening announcement. 8.30 Station orchestra conducted by Loe Cohen. 8.50 "Latest News from Holland". 9.05 Station orchestra. 9.25 Talk en literature. 9.45 Music. 10 00 Talk by Mr. P. Z. Schalkwijk. 10.15 Dance music. 10.20 p.m. Close down.
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      297 8 NIROM. 6.20 a.m.— 7 05 a.m. YDA 3.040 k/c I9S 68 m.l. and YDB 9.G10 k/c (31.2 mi 10.50 a.m.— 1.50 p.m. YDA 6,040 k/c 1 l:i 67 m.l and YDB 11.860 k/c (25.3 m.l 5.50 p.m. to closing YDA 3.040 k c (98 6s m.) and YDB 9.610 k/c
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      200 8 NIGHTS OF AWFUL STOMACH PAIN. What a relief ta -trssablo to eat and sleep normally after y«ys of stomach trouble which caused nights of unbearable pain. No wonder Mr. T says he was fortunate when he tried Maclean Brand Stomach Powder. Being a sufferer from stomach trouble for years, I
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    DEPRESSING ATMOSPHERE IN GENEVA.
    186 9 Can Abyssinian War Be Ended Soon Geneva, Jan. 20. MO league Council meeting has ever met in a more depressing atmosphere than the 90th session which is being held this week. Although U is known that some accord has been reached in London and Paris on
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    VERY GRAVE. League And Situation In Danzig.
    102 9 VERY GRAVE. League And Situation In Danzig. London, Jan. 23. The League Council at Geneva today had before it the situation in Danzig which the British Foreign Secretary. Mr. Anthony Eden, as rapporteur to the Council on the question, described as "exceptionally grave." Other members of the Council spoke strongly
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    LONDON A CITY OF SORROW.
    94 9 Impressive Silence Over The Capital. London, Jan. 22. Long before midnight Last night London streets which would normally be thronged with people at that hour were empty and a silence as impressive as that of Armistice Day hung over them. Motorists travelled silently and buses
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    ROBBING TIMOR SEA OF ITS DANGERS.
    94 9 High-Speed Launch For Empire Airways. London, Jan. 22. Final trials were held In Southampton Water today of the tripleengined high-speed patrol rescue launch destined for use in connection with the Empire air rute to Australia. The craft, built at Tlythe. makes flying over the
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    VERDUN ANNIVERSARY.
    164 9 Paris, Jan. 18. An Immense demonstration of the solidarity of all countries' soldiers who fought in the world war is planned by the Federation of Ex-Servicemen's Society here, to take place on the twentieth anniversary of the beginning of the battle of Verdun on July 11 when a
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    SHIP WITHOUT A CREW.
    118 9 New York, Jan. 2. The inopportune disappearance of her captain and most of the crew has left the Greek steamer Marpessa abandoned at the quarantine station here, much to the annoyance of the officials The steamer was due to leave on Sunday, when Captain Chxistoforidas expected
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    SNOW IN ENGLAND.
    49 9 London, Jan. 23. There were heavy falls of snow In many parts of the British Isles yesterday and some snow fell In the London area. This morning, however, following a sharp frost, there was brilliant sunshine and the Indications point to Its continuance throughout the day.
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    JAPANESE WARSHIPS AT SWATOW.
    77 9 Sequel. To Murder Of Officer. Swatow, Jan. 23. The Japanese cruiser Yubari has arrived from Amoy as a consequence O the murder of an officer of the Japanese Consular police, who is alleged to have been shot by Chinese as he was leaving headquarters. The Japanese
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    SOCIALISTS AND THE COLONIES.
    177 9 Sir Henry Page Croft's Warning". Sir Henry Page Croft. M.P.. Chairman of the Empire Industries Association, in his New Year message to the members, calls attention to "the continued vindication" of the tariff and Imperial preference policy during 1935, when a new record was set up
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    "NO CATCH IN IT."
    194 9 Supplementary Reserve An^ The War Office. "Recruiting sergeants find that their chief difficulty lies in persuading eligible men that there Is 'no catch' In It." The War Office makes this comment in a notice drawing attention to the scheme under which motor-car and lorry drivers and
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    46 9 Manchester tries to scare roadusers into taking reasonable care of their lives. Warning notices recording the number of people killed and injured in the vicinity during ISM have been erected at the city's traffic danger spots, and their effect is stated to have already been excellent.
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    CHIANG SAID TO FAVOUR ALLIANCE WITH JAPAN.
    507 9 CHIANG SAID TO FAVOUR ALLIANCE WITH JAPAN. TOKIO PROPOSAL TO BE CONSIDERED. Shanghai, Jan. 23. J In reply to the proposal of a representative of the Japanese Foreijjn Office who is now touring the big centres in China, Gen. Chiang Kai-shek aas agreed to consider the question of an alliance
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    TOO WEAK TO DO HER HOUSEWORK
    184 9 She Was Being Poiion.d by Constipation For many years this woman's system was completely out of order, due to chronic constipation. Nothing seemed to do her anr good. Then she found a way to rid herself of the constipation, and her health quirklr Improved.
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      322 9 HOTELS TONIGHT i COCKTAIL DANCE CABARET AnRACTION 6.30 to 8.15 p.m. L Qyy S SILVIA THE DINNER DANCE popular comedy and (Informal) 9.30 to Midnight TAP DANCING TEAM NON -DINERS $1.00 WK BEG TO ADVISE PATRONS THAT THE MALAYAN RUGBY INION END OF THE SEASON BALL HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL
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      121 9 L w a Just look! Not a hairleft! The happy exclamation of large numbers of women who have been helped by "Dulm in" Depilatory Cream. Freedom from superfluous hairs in the armpits, neck and face, or on the legs, obtained by the use of "Dulmin" Hair Remover, imparts self-confidence to
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    The Straits Times. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JAN. 24, 1936. MR. HIROTA TELLS THE WORLD.
    847 10 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JAN. 24, 1936. MR. HIROTA TELLS THE WORLD. Mr. Koki Uirota, the Japanese Foreign Minister, was unfortunate in his choice of days for his latest propaganda speech to the world He spoke in the Diet on Tuesday, when the Press of the world was filled
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    16 10 Mr G A. Potts and party, from Singapore, are spending a holiday at Bintang. Cameron Highlands.
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    17 10 The Hon. Mr. 1 D. Smith, Judicial Commissioner. Kelantan. will be golnu on home leave in March.
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    25 10 Mrs A. R. Robb. wife of Mr A. R. Robb. manager of Messrs Fraserand Neave. Ltd Ipoh. is due back from Home a\ tie month-end
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    32 10 Major E. L Harrison, of the Ist Battalion, and. Punjab Regiment, hat arrived at Talplng as Advance Officer, prior to the arrival of the regiment to relieve the 2 20 Burma Rifles
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    A Gardens Calendar.
    863 10 Pink, White find Lilac A (lay Corner About Forget-Me-Nots The Talipot Prepares Vermilion On fl Palm. I ias any gardener In this country thought of planting a selection of flowering shrubs, not in isolation, v is usually done, but close together alongside a path, so as to
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    The Last Of The Residents General.
    634 10 "IKAN KRING" AT CARCOSA. "Many years ago,' said Anuk Singapura recently, "there was a ResidentGeneral at Carcosa who ivas known as the Ikan Kring." This reference has inspired "LCI a Penang contributor, to recall the career of Sir William Thomas Taylor, last ResidentGeneral of
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    NOTES Of The DA Y.
    699 10 NOTES Of The DA Y. "GONE TROPICAL." QOON I got to know a nunih mr <n people. Mostly their minds had gone tropical, and their com were all aHkc. That remark is mack- üb.ut Ir. Singapore I in her book Life And Loves of a Prodigal Daughter." published last year.
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    LONDON SILENTLY MOURNS KING GEORGE
    400 11 COFFIN TAKEN TO WESTMINSTER HALL. King Edward and Princes Follow Cortege. PUBLIC TO FILE PAST CATAFALQUE TODAY. pROWDS greater than London has seen in recent years, except perhaps last May on the day of late King's Silver Jubilee, yesterday lined the route along which his
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    Crown Jewel In Roadway.
    274 11 A rn.iuk.tbif incident in the fun.-ral procession from Kings Cross was that a Maltese Cross, with an Indian jewel surmounting the crown, fell off into the roadway anrt was pi-.kfd up by in officer ?nd rdixed after the rertmonies at tt-vt-r"n«« cr Hal— Rputer. sounded me
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    MR. BALDWIN'S SPEECH IN COMMONS.
    448 11 KING'S MESSAGE TO PARLIAMENT. j Previous to the service in West- minster Hall, both Houses of Parlla- ment met and passed a resolution of condolence with the King and the Queen Mother. When the Commons assembled the Prime Minister standing at the bar of <
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    18 11 Men at work on the OTerturned London-Pensance express engine after the crash at Swindon. (Picture by Air Mall).
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    A Two-Minute Silence.
    387 11 London, Jan. 24. A Two-minute silence is beinr decreed during King George's funeral. Government departments will be closed and the question of the closine of shops will be left to individual discretion. Reuter. Baldwin '"that the world has lost, in his passing, one whom they looked up
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    KING'S LAST SMILE.
    110 11 TO PRIVY COUNCIL AT SANDRINGHAM. The Archbishop of Canterbury, speaking in the House of Lords last night gave a moving instance of the late King's devotion to duty even to the last. At noon on his last day, the late King was propped up in a chair
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    37 11 An authoritative statement was made last night that King Edward for the present will continue to live at York House and St. James's Palace. He will u&e a room at Buckingham Palace for his work.— British Wireless.
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    BIG BATTLE IN ABYSSINIA.
    312 11 All Along Northern Front VERY HEAVY CASUALTIES. DOTH Rome and Addis Ababa agree that furious fighting is in progress on the Northern Front. Rome says that Black Shirts are involved and an Addis Ababa communique declares the Italians suffered heavy kisses being driven back In counterattacks,
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    RUDYARD KIPLING'S FUNERAL.
    47 11 Mr. Rudyard Kipling was interred yesterday at the foot of Addison's statue, between the graves of Dickens and Hardy in Poets' Corner at Westminster Abbey. The Dean of Westminster performed the simple but Impressive service which U. eluded the singing of the recessional. —Reuter.
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    CLARA BUTT DEAD.
    39 11 I Dame Clara Butt, the famous English contralto, once described by a foreign I critic as possessing "the voice of a century" died yesterday at her home 'at Oxford, after a long illness —British I Wireless.
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    FRENCH CABINET.
    21 11 Paris. Jan. 23. I M. Albert Sarraut has agreed. In principle to attempt to form a governi ment.— Reuter.
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    GREAT U.S. AIR PLAN.
    119 11 Washington, Jan. 24. The quantity production of aviator.; and aeroplanes to enable the United States to keep pace with the air defence plans of foreign powers is urged upon Congress by Mr. Eugene Vidal. chief of the Air Commerce Bureau. Mr. Vldal told Military Affairs Committee
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    PROMISES OF, MUTUAL ASSISTANCE.
    254 11 PROMISES OF, MUTUAL ASSISTANCE. Mr. Anthony Eden's Memorandum. LIKELY TO RELIEVE TENSION. IT is hoped in London publication at Geneva of the Foreign Secretary, Mr. A. Eden's memorandum on the subject of assurances of mutual assistance which have been exchanged between Great Britain and several Mediterranean powers in connection with
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    HOW MALAYA WILL OBSERVE DAY OF ROYAL FUNERAL.
    483 12 PUBLIC HOLIDAY AND MEMORIAL SERVICES. Orders For Singapore Volunteer Corps. THI-: three Services and the Volunteers in Singapore are holding special commemoration church parades for the late King on Tuesday. The Wiltshire Regiment will attend a parade at the Garrison Church at
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    CHETTIARS' SORROW.
    210 12 The secretary of the Chettiars (Nattukkottai) Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, sent the following note to the Hon. the Acting Colonial Secretary yesterday: "At a special mepting of the Chamber this afternoon I am directed to address you and request you kindly to convey to the Rt. Hon. Secretary
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    DAY OF GENERAL MOURNING.
    103 12 Business Suspended. A Government Gazette extraordinary Issued last night states: Tuesday, Jan. 28. being the date fixed for the funeral of His late Majesty King George the Fifth, will be observed as a day of general mourning. In order that It may be generally so observed
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    DAY OF MOURNING IN THE F.M.S.
    107 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 23. In a supplement the F.M.S. Government Gazette It is notified for general information that the funeral of His late Majesty King George the Fifth will take place on Tuesday next. The day will be observed throughout
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    RAFFLES COLLEGE COUNCIL.
    137 12 Appointments of members of the j Council of Raffles College, Singapore, arc announced in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette Issued last last night. On the nomination of the Unofficial Members of the Federal Council, the Hon. Raja Uda bin Raja Muhammad. M.C.S.. MFC. has been appointed a
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    KING GEORGE ON BROTHERHOOD.
    289 12 Rotary Speaker's Tribute. (From Our Own Correspondent) 'Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 23. At the weekly luncheon meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club yesterday Mr. S. Slnnadural spoke on "The Law of Brotherhood." In the murse of his address he said: By the law of brotherhood, I
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    COMMISSIONERS* RESOLUTION.
    273 12 COMMISSIONERS* RESOLUTION. At a special meeting yesterday the Singapore Municipal Commission passed a resolution consequent on the death of His Majesty King George V Proposing the resolution Mr. W. Bartley. the President, said: Gentlemen. I would ask you to stand up while this motion is being proposed, and after the
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    33 12 STANDING at the salute at the Cenotaph the wreath bearer of the Young Austral!?. League party paid tribute to the late Kin*, while the bugler of the visiting: contingent played the Last Post.
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    MALAYANS WEAR MOURNING.
    197 12 Arm-Bands Ties. A number of Singapore firms have provided their employees with arm-bands as a sign of mourning for the late King. The Singapore Traction Company alone has supplied them to 1,200 uniformed employees for wear while on duty, and. till further notice. This is a sequel
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    F.M.S. CLERICAL SERVICE'S MESSAGE.
    92 12 The following telegrams have been exchanged between the General Clerical Service Association, F.M.S., and H.E. the High Commissioner: "General Clerical Service Association, r.M.S.. deeply mourn death of His Majesty King George the Fifth and respectfully offer heartfelt sympathy tc His Majesty the King and Her Majesty
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    D'ARTAGNAN ON THE SCREEN.
    215 12 At The Cinema Swordplay To Music. "The Three Musketeers." (With Walter Abel, Paul Lukas and Margot Grahame) R.K.O. Radio. At the Capitol. Attempts to modernise great novels are rarely without blemish, and the talkie version of "The Three Musketeers." released at the Capitol last night, is
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    CHINESE HAPPY ON FIRST DAY OF FIRST MOON
    323 12 A Holiday, And New Clothes, Food And Decorations. All business is practically at a standstill today, this being the one day in the year when nearly all Chinese, from the highest to the lowest, suspend their normal pursuits and set about celebrating
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    CELEBRATIONS RESTRICTED.
    67 12 CELEBRATIONS RESTRICTED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 24. Thousands of Chinese In Malaya who will be celebrating the New Year with the traditional customs and ceremonies will curtail the observances— particularly the firing of crackers out of respect to the memory of King George V. This Is one
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    Kong Hee Fatt Choy.
    55 12 have lived so harmoniously under the rule of the late King. Tie Selangor Chinese Recreation C!ub, which Is the premier Chinese Club In the F.M.S., was the first to cancel all New Year celebrations, and various other Chinese associations have followed the lead. A happy new
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      191 12 WHAT IS ON TODAY. THE Straits Times is publishing this daily feature to give readers a comprehensive summary of entertainments, meetings, sports events, social functions and other outstanding happenings. Organisers of meetings etc. are invited to submit diary dates. HOTELS. RAFFLES HOTEL: Cocktail dancv 6 30 8.15 p.m. Dinner and
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      116 12 version in serial form Episodes Ito 6. 7.15. 9.15. GREAT WORLD: The Iron Duke with George Arliss. HOLLYWOOD: Mad Love. With Peter Lorre and Frances Drake. Also Bright Eyes with Shirley Temple and James Dunn. MARLBOROUGH: Liberty (Chinese film). 7—9 p.m. PAVILION: Vintage Wine. With Seymour Hicks and Claire Luce.
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    REDUCED CESS FOR 1936.
    553 13 Asiatic-Owned Johore Estates. ELEPHANTS DO MUCH DAMAGE. AT a meeting of the committee of the Johore Planters' Association, a letter was read from the General Adviser stating that the Government considered it advisable to await the report of the committee now sitting in the Federated Malay
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    THE MONARCHY.
    297 13 Correspondence. Jeremiads That Have Been Falsified. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Events, as you point out in your leader of today, have completely falsified the jeremiads of the "dismeJ Jimmies' of here and elsewhere as to the new king's accession to the throne. I have
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    IPOH BOXING.
    172 13 Amie Raphael To Meet Nai Som Pong. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 24. Two last minute changes were made to last night's boxing card at the Jubilee Stadium. Granite Isaac substituting for B.S. Ang, who failed to turn up. in the main event. Kay Yong did most
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    34 13 A trapped "victim" being lowered in slings from the upper stories of the Fire Brigade headquarters when a demonstration was given yesterday for the visiting party of Young Australia League boys. Straits Times Photograph.
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    BOY KILLED BY LORRY.
    183 13 Crashed Into Stationary Gharry. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 23. An accident in which a boy was lulled at the 3V 2 mile, Cheras Road, yesterday evening, had a sequel in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court today, when Low Wan Chor, a lorry driver,
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    FEDERAL SECRETARY
    178 13 When Will Appointment Be Made? (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 23. "Rumour has it that when the change over from Chief Secretary to Federal Secretary is made next month, the first occupant of the new post will be the Hon. Mr. C. D. Ahearne." That paragraph
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    MALARIA DEATHS DOWN AGAIN.
    113 13 The number of malaria deaths during the "week ending Jan. 18 was SO per cent. less than they were for the preceding week, the figure coming down from 18 to 9. For the corre- spondlng week of last year the number of people who died from
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    55 13 Dr. J. W. Adams, Senior Surgeon, General Hospital, Penang, left for Home on Saturday on sick leave. He was taken to the ship In an ambulance. Dr. Cameron, who had been acting as an Extra Physician at the General Hospital (a new post, following the completion of the new blocks),
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    SUICIDE BY HOSPITAL PATIENT.
    163 13 Used Window To Hang Himself. While on his rounds In yard 14 at Tan Tock Seng Hospital at 5 a.m. on Jan. 15. a hospital dresser found one of the patients missing from his bed. Going outside on the verandah, he found the man. Oh Kee,
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    SEDITIOUS HANDBILL.
    201 13 Charge Against Chinese Caught By Jaga. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 23. The case ln which a Chinese named Lim Ah Lam was charged with being in possession of a seditious document at Batu Laut, ln the district of Kuala Selangor, opened today before Mr. Justice
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    SINGAPORE DOG SHOW.
    66 13 At the Singapore Dog Show last weelc-end Mrs. C. V. Doc's buil-terrier puppy "Juan of Ounparl" won the silver cup for the best puppy In the show She was also awarded three firsts In breed classes, and reserve to the best terrier (other than fox terrier). The
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    49 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 23. Mr. Shau Shen Feng. Inspector General of Industries, Nanking, has been spending a few days at Ipoh and was entertained to tea by members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. He left today for Cameron Highlands, and next visits Talplng and Pcnang.
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    EX-SERVICEMEN AND THEIR KING.
    291 13 Loyalty To One Who Served With Them. As King Edward the Eighth served as one of them on the western front, the Ex-services Association of Malaya now gladly offer their services to him This was the statement by Major R. L. Nunn, chairman of the Association,
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    Reviving The Unconscious.
    22 13 Artificial respiration methods being demonstrated at the Fire Brigade display for the Australian boys yesterday afternoon. Straits Times Photograph.
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    BAND ENGAGEMENTS CANCELLED.
    29 13 The Performances by the S.S. Police Band at the Botanic Gardens. Singapore, on Jan. 28 and at Waterloo Street on Jan. 31, will not take place.
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    FORGED RECEIPTS CHARGE FAILS.
    316 13 TWO BUSINESSMEN ACQUITTED. A DRAMATIC ending marked the trial of Teo Chens Van and Chan Cheng Hong, two businessmen, in Singapore, at the Assize Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell and a special jury, when the Crown decided not to prosecute any further and the
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    F.M.S. APPOINTMENTS
    181 13 New Chief Of Drainage And Irrigation Department, (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 23. The following appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette: Mr. A. G. Robinson to be Director, Drainage and Irrigation. Straits Settlements, and Adviser on Draina^o and Irrigation. Malay States. I Mr. W.
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    ARSENAL EXPECTED TO WIN F.A. CUP MATCH AT LIVERPOOL.
    850 14 DERBY'S HOME RECORD NOT IN DANGER. 'Spurs vs. Huddersfield The Tie Of The Round. I IVEKPOOL'S meeting with the Arsenal is one of the tit-bits of the fourth round of the English F.A. Cup competition to be played tomorrow. These clubs
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    13 14 Charlie Phillips of the Wolves who has just been transferred to Aston Villa.
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    F. A. AMATEUR CUP SECOND ROUND.
    299 14 Home Soccer. Maidstone's Reward For Win Over Wimbledon. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 8. TTHK draw for the second round of 1 the F.A. Amateur Cup, ties to be played on Feb. 1, was made in London yesterday as follows Cockfleld or 4th
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    MALAY LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    100 14 i From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 23. Play began yesterday In the AllMalayan Malays tennis tournament at the Sultan Suleiman Club courts. Results: Open Singles. Maarof Zakariah (N.S.) beat Mohamea Yusof (N.S 6—l, 6—l. Handicap Doubles. Raja Musa <Sel.) and H. M. EusofT <Pk.)—
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    BOXING AT K.L.
    48 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 23. Seven fights will be staged at the Campbell Road Amusement Park tomorrow evening, the principal event being a ten-rounder between Nal Boon Mah and Young Slki. Kid Oabo will I meet Boy Muthu (Selangor) ever eight rounds.
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    WELSH XV CHOSEN.
    78 14 London, Jan. 23. The Welsh Rugby team to meet Scotland at Edinburgh on Feb. 1 has been chosen as follows: V. O. Jenkins (London Welch Bryan Pians (Llsnelly), Idral Rees (Swanaea) Claude Devey (Bwanse»). W. VTooUer (Cambridge)., and McCa'J (Welch Regt.i; Cliff Jonet (CamkrMfe), and H-. Tanner
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    HOME SOCCER. London. Jan 23
    22 14 HOME SOCCER. London. Jan 23 In a Third Division (North! league match today Barrow, playing at home, drew I—l with Hartlepools Reuter.
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    Johore May Have A Stronger Malaya Cup XI.
    459 14 EFFORTS TO UNEARTH NEW TALENT 'THE annual meetings of the Johore F.A. and The Johore Bahru District F.A. were held at the Johore Club on Wednesday and passed off smoothly. It was decided that everything possible should be done to turn out
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    PERAK AGAINST NEW L.B.W. RULE.
    164 14 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Jan. 23. At the annual meeting of the Perak Cricket Association yesterday which was presided over by Mr. S. T. Rees, it was decided not to adopt the new leg before wicket rule. Mr. Gregory proposed that Perak carried out
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    116 14 The Singapore G.C. February Medal competition will be played on Saturady and Sunday Feb. 1 and 2. The Gold Medal Competition for 1935 will be played simultaneously with this competition. The following Members are qualified to compete H. L. Marshall. T. M. Calhaem. A. H. Matthews, J.
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    GARRISON GOLF CLUB.
    24 14 The Garrison Golf Course will be closed on Tuesday. Jan. 28. The monthly foursomes will be played on Thursday, Jan. 30.
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    SINGAPORE RECREATION CLUB.
    33 14 There will be no sport on the SRC ground until after Tuesday. Jan. 28. The S.C.F.A. annual general meetIng will be held on Wednesday. Jan. 29, Instead of on Tuesday.
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    ISLAND CLUB GOLF.
    172 14 The following, being Winners in Medal Competitions during 1935. are qualified to compete for the Gold Medal 1935. The first round will be a qualifying round under handicap, and is to be played off on Saturday or Sunday 25th or 26th January in conjunction with the January
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    11 14 Eric Keen, one of the stalwarts of Derby County's strong defence.
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    W. F. MAYOR WINS "A" CLASS EVENT.
    212 14 Coif At K. L Berrington Gold Medal Goes To H. L. Barnett. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 22. "TPHE January Class "A" medal uf the Selangor Golf Club was won by W. F. Mavor with a nett score of 71. The
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    39 14 The Singapore Swimming Club will close at midnight today. Saturday and Monday and at 9 p.m. on Sunday. There will be no dancing on any of these days. The Club will be closed ALL DAY on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
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    JAPAN'S FOREIGN POLICY EXPLAINED.
    2344 15 HER RELATIONS WITH CHINA. Russia's "Excessive Military Works" Condemned. HISTORIC FRIENDSHIP WITH GREAT BRITAN. MR. K. Hirota, the Japanese Foreign Minister made an important declaration of policy in Tokio on Tuesday. Reports of his speech were crowded out of the Straits Times owing to the death
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    US. AGRICULTURAL SCHEME.
    66 15 Substitute For A.A.A. Is Ready. Washington. Jan 23. The administration';; two-year halfbillion dollar substitute for the A A. A Is ready for introduction to Congress. It authorises the Secretary for Agriculture to make payments v. agricultural producers based firstly on acreage and soilimo-ovlng: secondly, on acreage of
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    An Empire's Sorrow—These Loyal Malay
    1407 16 An Empire's Sorrow These Loyal Malay (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 23. QUIET but heartfelt sorrow marked the reception in the Federal Capital on Tuesday morning of the news of the passing of the KingEmperor. There is a deep sense of loyalty to the British Royal House in
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    21 16 The Hon. Dr. H. A. Tempany, C.8.E., D.Sc. F.1.C., F.C.S.. Director of Agriculture, Straits Settlements, and Adviser on Agricnltnre, Malay States.
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    MALAYAN ITEMS
    299 16 The death has occurred at Negapatam of Mr. S. Ahamad Lebby Marlcar, at the age of 60, father of Messrs. 8. A. M. Abubakar Marlcar and 8. A. M. All Marlcar, of Kuala Lumpur. A District Conference of the Rotary Clubs of Malaya, Siam and Indochina will be
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    CLEARING BRACKEN AND STAGMOSS.
    1020 18 rA FEW months ago I drew attention in these notes to an estate practice which, in my opinion, should be condemned, viz: the use of the mamoty or changkol for eradicating bracken and stagmoss, particularly when, in old rubber, slashing has previously been resorted to. For
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    THE AFTERMATH OF THE SLUMP IN MALAYA.
    928 18 finitely growing up ln natural covers and building up a soil humus underneath. Why Forking Is Best. I ET me once again stress the advan- tage of using forks instead of mamotles. and leaving all pulled bracken on the surface and not piling
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    WHY KEEP ESTATES LIKE CITY PARKS?
    300 18 the very animals that the kangany had recently disposed of, and It is more than probable that he was still at least a part owner of them Goat Register? A partially effective method of controlling these animals on an estate is to have them
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      HOW TO MEASURE MOTOR FUEL CONSUMPTION.
      726 19 Simple Precautions Necessary To Ensure Accurate Results. IUIOST motorists keep an eye upon I the fuel bill and the mileometer j readings, from which they obtain a f fair idea of the average rate of fuel consumption. The word average is used j i
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      FLYING FOR THE MILLIONS.
      243 19 Ford V—B Monoplanes Perfected. FORD pioneered the introduction of motoring for the millions. The same name promises to be associated with the introduction of aeroplanes at a hitherto undreamt of price. The Ford V—BV 8 engine convertei for aviation by the Arrow Aircraft A Motors Corp.,
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    ROYAL AIR FORCE OF TOMORROW
    129 20 Most of the first hundred pilots to receive their commissions under the Royal Air Force expansion scheme, have started training at the Flying Training School, Peterborough, on service aircraft. They comprise the 7th Flying Training Squadron. Pilots of the first batch, who come from Hanworth,
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