Malaya Tribune, 17 January 1929

Total Pages: 16
1 16 Malaya Tribune
  • 21 1 The Malaya Tribune Vol. XVI. -No. 14 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1929 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Thursday, January 17, 1929.
    21 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 378 1 UPTON'S CEYLON TEA. w YOl ANNOT BETTER THE BEST. I SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK 1 is prepared from PURE UNSKIMMED COWS 1 MILK, and in condensation r=: nothing but FINEST WHITE r rONDENSED SUGAR is added Being prew SWEETENED pared under the most hygienic Ml I conditions, this Milk is especi-
      378 words
    • 253 1 •'FLORODOR Washing A Suiting! /fi^B"* Tropical y/ Wear HIGH STREET Singapore. l Now is the time I VESTA Sewing Machine I I The most popular and up-to-date Machine in the World. Complete with I I attachments and book of instructions. S I If you want to save money buy a<4
      253 words

  • 81 2 ("Our readers are invited to write to us on subjects of public interest. It must be understood that the "Malaya Tribune" does not necessarily endorse opinions expressed by correspondents. Letters should be as brief 13 possible, and preferably typewritten. Pen-names may be used, but the names and addresses of
    81 words
  • 1193 2 (To the Editor, M Malaya Tribune.") Sir, Your editorial of yesterday must have given much food for serious thought to all Indians resident in Malaya. You nave set out, in your usual friendly way as a mild critic, some of the shortcomings of a section of educated
    1,193 words
  • 877 2 (To the Editor, Malaya Tribune.") Sir, —At least so far as one cf the important resolutions passed at the Indian Conference recently held at Ipoh is concerned, viz: the formation of a Social Service League at each centre, Penang offers an excsllent field for Immediate action.
    877 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 260 2 1 WhiteawayS j STOCKTAKING SALE 8 [I CONTINUES UNTIL O j Saturday, February 9th.l I To Ensure a Complete i Clearance of all Surplus 5 Stocks before Stocktaking, c 8 we are making Whole- I hearted Reductions in our Prices. j 6 Every Department in this Store is c [included
      260 words
    • 40 2 3] SINGAPORE PIANO Co. S FBESB STOCK. BUESCHEB S4X4PHONES aGibsan Hawaiian Guitars, TtmorS Banjos, Ukuleles, etc ffl Ln Gilbert and Majestrola Portable g! n Gramophones of all Descriptwn at Qj )j Moderate Prices. jjj 'Phone 3603 6, Raffles PUce. lj]
      40 words
    • 329 2 "MY POOR head: Have You Tried The Tonic Method of Treatment With Dr. Williams' Pink Pills? There are few ailments that caua more genuine misery than nervous, neuralgia or sick headaches. Light and noise ;:;.reas? the pain; food is unthought of, for it nfe adds to the distress. Wnen th*
      329 words

  • 1286 3 SPEEDING UP EMPIRE AIR ROUTES. An Enchanted Realm. S|*ci»l to t he Ma a ya Tribune.") a iK air expedition, headed by ii n. F. Guest, has left a Airica. Captain Guest was fvcury of for Air. The expedition is to map out r. u.cs iur a BriJsh
    1,286 words
  • 334 3 December Returns. ♦hl he f l loW i ng^rubber cr °P returns for us-J. December are reported to Alor Gajah, 20,930 lb. Australasia, 25,200 lb. Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.), 103,500 lb Ayer Moiek, 18,470 lb. Ayer Panas, 70,000 lb. Badek (Staffiekj Estate), 35,000 lb tfajau Rubber and Produce, 18,203
    334 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 265 3 .x p^eer> r i'u j Touring t '9P5~ Sedan. 4 door jjjj. A {ai Singapot*) I \v\vß L Pontiac is General Motors lowest priced Six. The Tourer is 1995, and the cJdn 2 375. (at Singapore) Compare Pontiac with any other car in its field. Your own ood judgement of
      265 words
    • 112 3 hi, i mm, issjMijjja^iijai^ssM. I CHEMICAL DIAMONDS, </>tI'TLW Guaranteed Hardness ami Urightaeaa, equal to \tf*ZsT Genuine Diamonds. Rs. 5 *o Rs. 10 per carat. KuJI Particular; Apply to:— 4KRK AN CHKMICAL DIAMONDS CO. •t. '.cneral Maffciai Mudali S'reet, 'THrjaa." MADRAS. HO USES Your Attention is called to the large number
      112 words

  • 1994 4 THE SOCIAL REFORM MOVEMENT. Caste System: Women. (From Indian Exchanges.) Indians domiciled in Malaya are mors concerned with the social problems that confront India to-day than any other. Though most of them, fortunately, do not carry wi.h them their communal feelings and caste prejudices to this
    1,994 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 228 4 HOSIERY A hose that enjoys wide popularity is this Kayser "Slipper Heel" hose that is service weight. It is exquisitely fine and clear of texture—yet it wears exceptionally well. And the exclusive Kayser feature,"Slipper Heel" gives a smart slenderness to natural beauty line of the ankle. In street or costume
      228 words
    • 27 4 4a adjunct to the Toilet table. Electri; Curling Tongs with drying comb, suitable for 230 volt A.C. or D.C. National Electric Co., Ltd. I, RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE.
      27 words
    • 178 4 0 I THE KING W :;INT| "His Master's Voice" Catalogue contains a I selection of Organ Records, every one of which is masterpiece of faithful recording, played on Q th finest organs in the country by the mos« br lliant organists. Ask for a copy of the new booklet giving
      178 words

  • 725 5 Governor's Return Eagerly Hong Kong, Jan. 9. His Excellency the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Cecil Clementi, who has been absent from the Colony for the past eight months, is expected to arrive in the Colony this afternoon in the Canadian Pacific s.s. "Empress of France" and
    725 words
  • 291 5 Air Mails Being Established. (Frtm Our Own Correspondent.) Fo'lowin-r Cantrn, J an 9. flight", to h h OTclSEte Sr C d ha b n y oMhe Can? fl? the aerial taking »m H, Government is seriously rou ef to thp q f U oif lo f c aerial
    291 words
  • 442 5 Singapore, Jan. 5. MEAT. Beef, steak (round) kati 60 Beef, stew or curry kati ak Pork, lean kati 6 2 Pork lean and fat (Ist quality) Mutton Indian Lb. 1 Mutton Australian fr. Fowl, kati Hens (Locally reared) kati Ducks each Pigeons, domestic, unfledged pair 1?o Pigeons, fledged
    442 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 411 5 111 11l 1)1 I "PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD." um*u I coNFESStTH AND FORS*KfcTh THEM SHALL HAVE MERCY S Dj Proverbs 28:13 R] I GOD IS A MERCIFUL GOD, WHO WILL HAVE ALL MEN TO RF I I SAVED, AND TO COME UNTO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH 8 1
      411 words
    • 13 5 Bedtime io a good time anytime id the iiqhttime tor take fteechamj VMo
      13 words
    • 260 5 I Just Received New Shipments. 1 j X I I I Our well-knDwn Velour Hat made I in Vienna. 1 I Reduced to $18. J I SEASON CO., LTD. f I 111 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Do you want a Bigger Salary In the spare time you will never miss-you
      260 words
    • 408 5 »T? "Bff J""!"" REMEDY. TMERAPION No. 1 TrtERAPJON No 2 MIL«APjqNNo,q Skin sea.es. No. 3 for Chronic Woakneuu' AUCTION SALE OF Walnut Stained and Wax Polished leak Household Furniture, Crockery Glass and Platedware, &c. To be held at No. 21-1, Teluk Kurau Road, (Corner of Joo Chiat Place.) ON SATURDAY,
      408 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 335 6 i PAVILION I THONE 903 I FROM TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 TO MONDAY, JANUARY 21. jjj jjj AT 9.15 P.M. SHARP. S The Latest PATHE GAZETTE. LAURA U PLAHTE I "HOME JAMES." I THE FIRST SHOW AT 7.50 P.M. jjj I ART ACORD j "The Scrapping Kid." ffi NO FREE LIST—NO
      335 words
    • 181 6 Amusements. ALHAMBRAI I THONE 909 I I (TAN CHENG KEE Co- Ltd, Proprietors) 1 PROGRAMME I I Commencing Wednesday, January 16 j and ending Monday, January 21. I IN THE SECOND SHOW AT 9 P.M. I THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS. a B I First 'Rational 'Picture Presents: jjj LILIES OF
      181 words
    • 555 6 j GAIETY CINEMA m I Junction Albert and Bencoolen Street* j nllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII>IMHUIIMI)lfll|lll:illllllllll1IIIIIHI!!IIIIUIIIIIII TO-NIGHT Another Super Special Programme. SECOND SHOW AT 9 P.M. International News. New Comedy. OSCAR WILDE'S LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN. The gay and sophisticated love story that has become world famous. Starring Ronald < olman. Personally Directed by ERNST
      555 words
    • 157 6 iiii'iiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuni Mm i iii j SURINA THEATREI I North Bridge Road. 'Phone N O 289 I IIIUtlllMfllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIinnm,:,,,,,, j TO-NIGHT'S giant attbaction: for 1 week only. From Wednesday, January 16 to Toesday January 22. AT 9 P.M. SHARP. BRITAIN'S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT! THE FLAG LIEUTENANT, (THE NAVAL "BEAU CFSTE") How a man
      157 words

  • 135 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves. Singapore. Jan. 17. E*st Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Nil. Mira Wharf (Entrance Gate 3). City of Pekin 15; Havelland 11. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3). >hmyo Maru 30; Gogra 32; Edavana 34; Augsburg 36; Klang 38. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 4). lledon 46. ••J
    135 words
  • 311 7 Correction of a False Impression. corlJt 0r a CS fX lent WriteS: Allow me to a fals L e impression that is likely ed by CClta j n remarks 0f a rospondent in your issue -of yesterday's MA who f egard 5°, Dr G S ArundSet f few
    311 words
  • 160 7 Chinese Woman Fined for Trading Liquor. Before the Second Magistrate, Mr. Gourlay, yesterday, a Chinese woman was charged with having in h:r possession dv iab c liquor (duty $5), and with Belling it Without a permit. She was arrested by Mr. Perkins on the rr.ght of Jan.
    160 words
  • 258 7 Treatment for Epilepsy and Weakness. Mr. Fitzsimmons, Director of the Port Elizabeth srake farm, where thousands of snakes are kept in captivity, claims the discovery of a cure for epilepsy. Some years ago a backwoodsman in Canada, who was the victim of epilepsy, was bitten by
    258 words
  • 200 7 "Verdun." Singapfe is shortly to sea the test of all the fcr films—"Verdun." A private exhibitiojof it was given at the Victoria Theatr? Ae other evening, and all who saw it profoundly impressed. One of the mostjroic events of the Great War was t.he glorts defence of the
    200 words
  • 1546 7 FINANCE COMMERCE. PRODUCE. Singapore. January 17. Old Siam Rice No. 1 per Koyan $335 r Uwt Old Siam Rice 2 $32# White Pepper Jm SfZ* Old Siam Rice 3 $315 Muntok White Pernor HSH Old Siam Rice 4 I $310 Johore Bla?k Pepper 104 00 New S,am Rice No. 1
    1,546 words
  • 193 7 The New Banvard Company. Mm! ,°r n pe ed briskl y for tt» New ««uemJ Com.dy Company this morning. wLh °J 3n their T Sin S a Pore season on untU Jan ay 3L eXt 24 and play nightly openin S ni S h they will play "Tip
    193 words
  • 236 7 nn£ he nffl hippin f, f nd the Import and Export Offices will be closed on Friday, Jan. ARRIVALS. Circe Brit., 314 tons, Capt. Welburn from Kelantan; 17-1; for Kelantan, 19-1. Toh Lam," Brit., 125 tons, Capt. Moss from Djambi, 17-1; for Djambi, 19-1 from T Brit tonS
    236 words
  • 80 7 M.„ch«t«r M.rk.t. L nd n 15 6d fi? 2*2 y arns single twist 18% 6 lb. T. Cloth, fair-24 yards gs 3d Liverpool Market. Cotton—Fully Middling American 10 71 Egyptian Cotton 1 9S0 Metals. Tin—Standard 3 months £222.5.0 Produce. Copra, fair merchantable £23 15 0 Black Pepper Is
    80 words
  • 122 7 Chamber of Commerce R. A. Report. R.IkL S A in?a P° re Chamber of Comra.rti ubber Association, i n their weekly report dated January 16, state: Catalogued 2,145,301 lb.=957.72 tons. Offered 1,568,604 lb.=700 9 7 tons Sold 1,349,797 lb.=602 59 ton« London lOd. New York spot 19%
    122 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 261 7 LATESTADVERTISEMENTS. returning to J A «J2 be on Rubber Co ltd P K Stnn^ r The Du "loP Co., Ltd., Robinson Road, Singapore Malaya Jrfbuie. B X c/o WHAT SEEK YE. JEZf 0 {r m vice? over others? Success in all undertakings' ment TW n P ,i I ible f
      261 words
  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 378 7 SINGAPORE DIARY. To-day, January 17. High Tides.-2.33 a.m., 2.21 p.m. Some mail closes. Australian mail closes, 6 p.m. Rugby: Services v. Merchants (Tournament), s.c.c. off Soccer annual meeting, 6.30 p.m. rV.0.8.: Children's Party, Drill Hall, 4.45 p m. Penang Races. To-morrow, January 18. Hitrh Tides.—3.l3 a.m., 3.17 p.m. 52kev: S.C.C.
      378 words
    • 150 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. KANDANG KERBAU STATION. (By courtesy of the Government Health Office.) For the 24 hours ending midnight, Jan. 16. deg. Maximum shade temperature 86.5 F Minimum shade temperature 72 F Mean shade temperature 77 7 p Maximum sun radiation 147' p' Minimum grass radiation 70.5 F Sea temperature (maximum)
      150 words

  • 98 8 Births. Marriages and Deaths. DEATHS. BOEY—On Sunday> January 13, 1929, at his residence No. 45, Cuff Road, Mr. Boey Lian Chin, aged 65. He leaves three widows, three sons, Messrs. Boey KokKong, Boey Kok Soon and Boey Kok Quee, two daughters, Mrs. Boon Lee and Mrs. Tan Jim
    98 words
  • 772 8 When a really good book about Malaya is received a review of it may well be promoted, in a Malayan paper, from the news to the editorial columns. Such a book is "The Malay Peninsula and Archipelago," bY Mr. Ashley Gibson, the former Editor of the "Malay Mail."
    772 words
  • 963 8 Members of the Wales Minstrels are aßked to note that the members' ball to be given to the President, Mr. Chua Swa Chwee, will be held at the bungalow of the Patron, Mr. Aw Boon Haw, 5% milestone, Pasir Panjang, on Saturday. A Chinese woman was stabbed to death in
    963 words
  • 702 8 Dr. Silveria, from Kuala Lumpur k I succeeded Dr. I'anicker at the Lv General Hospital. rabari H Congratulations to Asiatic Inspector Sarmukh Singh on confirmatio I in his appointment as Asiatic 1 mm "M.P.M." 1 r Mr. G. C. Coblough, Inspector, who has I not b:en in
    702 words
  • 56 8 A telegram has been ree.ived trim** Hon. the Chief Secretary to Government Tanganyika Territory, stating that John Scott, C.M.G who has been ipfg to succeed Sir Hay~s Marriott. C.M.G., as Colonial Secretaiy. St tlements, left Dar-es-Salaam on tne inst and is expected to arrive at $mmw*
    56 words
  • 68 8 From Australia by s.s. City of due at Singapore to-morrow aft«sjjg^ From France by s.s. Genera! MetzW due at Singapore at 4 p.m. t°- nlon "L »t From China by s.s. Kutsang. c Singapore to-morrow. y aPJ From China and Japan by due at Singapore to-morrow. na tched
    68 words
  • 33 8 Latest Quotations. RUBBER. London:—lo% d. New York:—2o% cents (OJ. Singapore:—36*4-36% cents. TIN. Lcndon.—Spot £223 up fah buyers £222 2s 6d (no chang« £222 5s (no change). M) Singapore:—sll2.2s. (iW totlP
    33 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 253 8 Ijji ROBINSON'S I SPECIAL DISPLAY 1 |4p#|| GENTLEMEN'S I OPEN END TIES. I PURE SILK TIES t **^sP > NEW SELECTION OF I Mad e ia France. \f CLUB STRIPES In a Variety of Wch in Shade and Smart Fancf Designs Jjj Texture. New Stripes and f PHCC $1.75 Cadi.
      253 words
    • 130 8 JUST ARRIVED. CHINESE SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, BUTTER KNIVES, NAPKIN RINGS to NAMSENS 54, HIGH STREET. STANLEY'S World Renowned SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS PRISMATIC COMPASSES, THEODOLITES, ROAD TRACERS, LEVELS, Etc, Etc. Sole Agents: MOTION SMITH AND SON LIMITED 15, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. A Brilliant Investment. Invest your money in Jewels! While enjoying the
      130 words

  • 146 9 Women and Children Lost. ONLY FOUR PASSENGERS SAVED. Reuter's Service. Hong Kong, Jan. 16. t picked up and brought in hinese cook. The total H> a in-hiding Jacobsen (chief f w hom are passengers, •f v. K" arried a crew of 103 and a se, numbering
    Reuter's Service.  -  146 words
  • 388 9 Hong Kong, Jan. 16. A fishing junk picked up the chief officer Pet, r Jacobsi-n, an Esthonian and two V tne "Hsin Wah, k Kong. All three Bore lifebelts but were so numbed with cold •\r th.ir long immersion that thoy were sable to rasp the ropes
    388 words
  • 121 9 A Whirlwind of Snow in Europe. British Official Wireless. Rugby, Jan. 16. s2 n Was T visiu d °y a blizzard early ten -h" 1 day nad scarcely dawned «>■ became black as night a?ain Was a heavy downfall of snow by the sudden wind into a clouds.
    British Official Wireless.  -  121 words
  • 59 9 Reuter's Service. I Havana, Jan. 16. W of the Cuban Na- ion and the Cuban X "iH,sal for co opera- r was considered, 'and'H r!t >uIL the 1929 crop of e rov !n,!:v without re- harvesting, grinding s H -tnt If. l V' n m «st be
    Reuter's Service.  -  59 words
  • 9 9 NE S AND notes, on page 4.
    9 words
  • 166 9 JAPAN SENDS MINISTER TO CHINA. Hankow Trouble Develops. Reuter's Service. a j Tokyo, Jan. 16. thit Jjg2J« Shanghai has determined to ;L„ Premier the National G Jernment. Hankow, Jan. 16. Apparently as the result- of p«„f„ ion 03 de T Vel P int tion. The ahti-Japanese strike
    Reuter's Service.  -  166 words
  • 62 9 (By courtesy of -the Nichi-Nichi Sbimbunsha.) Tokyo, Jan. 16. According to a cable from Hankow two Japanese have been abducted by antiJapanese pickets, who made a raid on the Japanese Concession. A jneeting-place of non-commissioned omeers of the Japanese marines was raided K otous Chinese crowd.
    62 words
  • 78 9 Reuter's Service. Osaka, Jan. 17. Japanese business hopeful that the Japanese Minister will succeed in his mission to Nanking, but they are convinced that old-fashioned diplomacy is no pood believing that both China and Japan must give up the "save face" business. The "Osaka Asahi" suggests
    Reuter's Service.  -  78 words
  • 150 9 More Fighting in Afghanistan. Reuter's Service. Peshawar, Jan. 16. It appears that fighting has been renewed in the vicinity of Kabul. Shortly after the Mullahs fixed up the armistice, communications with Kabul again became intermittent. The situation is obscure but all foreigners are reported safe. The bandit
    Reuter's Service.  -  150 words
  • 56 9 British Official Wireless. Rugby, Jan. 16. The position in Afghanistan is still confused and very little direct information is available. No immediate apprehension, however, is felt in London for the safety of the British and foreign legations. Fighting appears to be continuing in Kabul betw r een followers
    British Official Wireless.  -  56 words
  • 21 9 [Havas Agency.] Paris, Jan. 16. The doctors report a very slight improvement in the condition of Marshal Foch.
    21 words
  • 18 9 Reuter's Service. New York, Jan. 16. Th? incorporation of the Export Petroleum Association is announced.
    Reuter's Service.  -  18 words
  • 255 9 KING'S SLOW PROGRESS MAINTAINED. "Definitely Stronger." Reuter's Service. British Official Wireless. London, Jan. 16, 8.5 p.m. It is learned officially that the King has had a quiet day and his condition is unchanged. London, Jan. 16, 10 a.m. It is understood the King passed a fairly good
    Reuter's Service.; British Official Wireless.  -  255 words
  • 82 9 Rugby, Jan. 16. It is stated that wh.cn the weather shows *'gn of improvement the Queen, whose cold has almost vanished, will take her usual daily drive from the Palace. Prince George, who has also been suffering from a cold, is better. Rugby, Jan. 16. It
    82 words
  • 254 9 Settet Memaranduiu Leaks Out. Reuter's Service. Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Eerlin, Jan. 16. Newspapers ar indignantly fulminating over the "naval scanda following th« publication in the London "Review of Revi ws" of a sacre-t memorandum in which the German Defence Minister, Herr Groener, defended the necessity of a new
    Reuter's Service.; Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia.  -  254 words
  • 108 9 Mountainous Seas Cause Much Damage. Reuter's Service. New York, Jan. 17. The "Majestic" has arrived and it is sad to state that, as a result of mountainous seas during the voyage, one was killed and five injured among the crew. The shin was covered with the wreckage of
    Reuter's Service.  -  108 words
  • 36 9 Revenue Forecast Exceeded. [Havas Agency.] Paris, Jan. 16. Revenue returns for 1938 totalled 42,890,000,0C0 francs, showing a surplus of 3,268,000,000 on the budget forecasts and an increase of 2,699,000,000 on the total for 1927.
    36 words
  • 107 9 General i Declared Unfit. 99 DEPOSED LEADER TO GO TO LAW? Reuter's Service. London, Jan. 17. The High Council by 55 to 8 adjudicated General Booth as unfit to continue in the supreme command of the Salvation Army. me High Counci/s decision was tak.n at a secret ballot
    Reuter's Service.  -  107 words
  • 156 9 British Official Wireless. Rugby, Jan. 16. riH High Council of the Salvation Army to-day further discussed the resolution to adjudicate General Bramw ll Booth unfit to retain the Ladership. The General's r fusal to accept the Council's suggestion that he should retire was discussed for morr
    British Official Wireless.  -  156 words
  • 122 9 Lady Bailey's Remarkable Feat. Reuter's Service. London, Jan. I<>. Lady Abe Bailey has returned to London after the completion of a unique solo flight of 18.000 miles in a Moth aeroplane. She left London on March and started to return from \%petown on May 12 via the
    Reuter's Service.  -  122 words
  • 128 9 British Official Wireless. Rugby, Jan. 16. Lady Bailey landed at Croydon this afternoon. She has been escorted from Berck Plage in France, where she took off, by Vm aeroplane of the French Air Union, which had been sent specially to accompany her owinjr to bad weather conditions
    British Official Wireless.  -  128 words
  • 80 9 Reuter's Service. Sir John Brunner. [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 16. Sir John Brunner is dead. [Sir John Brunner was born on May 24, 1865 and was the eldest son of Rt. Hon. Sir John Brunner. He contested Hyde Division, Cheshire, in 1900 and was M.P. for Leigh Division, Lanchashire,
    Reuter's Service.  -  80 words
  • 72 9 Fourteen People Killed. Reuter's Service. Berlin, Jan. 16. News from Bukharest says 14 were killed and 40 seriously injured in a collision between an express from Bukharest to Temesvar and a passenger train which was held up at the station at Prushila owing to the derailment of
    Reuter's Service.  -  72 words
  • 36 9 Japanese Grand Chamberlain. (By courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokyo, Jan. 15. Count Chinda, Grand Chamberlain to His Majesty, who swooned yesterday, having a fit of cerebral hyperemia, has passed away.
    36 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 73 9 Meukow's I "Five Star' I BRANDY. J|lMj|J I An Extremely lllllffln 111 High Grade r^C^^^^;' Brandy pfS^l I A BOTTLE READY j jl M *««"AN«. KUALA LU*»***" J j FOR EMERGENCIES |j |S^^H|| I Obtainable k l|H| J Everywhere sj SOLI AGENTS: 1 I GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. I (Incorporated in
      73 words

  • 224 10 Sports Pastimes. ENGLISH CUP. Third Round Completed. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. Reuter's Service. London, Jan. 10. The following are tb2 results in the F.A. Cup tie replays (third round) to-day:— Bournemouth 2, Accnngton 0. Bradford 3, Hull t Crystal Palace 7, Luton 0. Leeds 5, Exeter 1. JVest Bromwich 2, Grimsby 0.
    Reuter's Service.  -  224 words
  • 50 10 Ladv Champion Meets Her Match. LAWN TENNIS. Reuter's Service. [Reuter's Service.] California, Jan. 16. Th> eneagemer.t is announced of Miss Helen Wills, the American lady tennis champion, to Fred Moody, a young San Francisco broker. The romanos believed to have been started on the French Rivera in 1926.
    Reuter's Service.  -  50 words
  • 64 10 Mr D H. Kleinman has received advice that Miss Betty Nuthall has had to cancel her proposed visit to Malaya. Thissis disappointing news, as local tennis enthusiasts have been looking forward to seeing an English lady champion play in Singapore, we understand, however, that arrangements are
    64 words
  • 113 10 S.C.C. TOURNAMENT. United Services v. Merchants To-day. RUGBY FOOTBALL. In a Cricket Club tournament game on the Padang to-day the Unfced Sennce* (officers) XV will line out as follows: Capt Lomax; Capt. Quin Lieut Coeman 2nd Lieut. Parry-Evans, Lieut. Armitage W Lieut. Waring; Lieut. Hirsch, Lieut. Walker (RE) Capt. Deardn
    113 words
  • 107 10 ATHLETICS. The Colts' Athletic Team, Malacca held their annual meeting on Sunday last at Mr. Khoo Teck Bong's residence, and the following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year: President, Mr. Koh Chwi Boon (re-elected); Mr. Khoo Teck Bong (re-elected); hon. secretary, Mr. Choe goon Tee (re-elected); asst.
    107 words
  • 49 10 GOLF. The ladies' medal (Hogey) competition for January was played < n Monday and Tuesday at the Sepoy Lim i Golf Club. Jhe following scores were returned: Mrs. 2 up: Mrs. Gray, all square; Mrs. Cowan, all pnnnre: Mi c< Macalister, 4 down; Miss Hadiey, 4 down.
    49 words
  • 366 10 Weights for To-day. THE TURF. The following are the entries and handicaps for the third day of the P.T.C. New Year Meeting at Penang:— Race I.—Horses—Class 3—4 th. Div.— isix furlongs):—New Issue 9.8, Bendigo 9.7, Ali 9, Bests 8.2, Auriferous 8.1, Cherrykar 8, Cardell 7.13, Kwahiri 7.12, Slawi
    366 words
  • 106 10 Post Office Engineer to Help. Reuter's Service. London, Jan. 16. A scheme to divide the country into two areas, based at London and Leeds, to deal with the erection and working of totalisators in the south and north respectively, was decided on at a meeting of
    Reuter's Service.  -  106 words
  • 80 10 BADMINTON. At the general meeting of members of the Evergreen Badminton Party, held on Sunday at 312, Kampong Bahru Road, the following were re-elected office-bearers for the current year: President, Mr. Song Yam Hong; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. Tan Chooi Ltong; hon. aud.tor, Mr. Chiang Tiong
    80 words
  • 93 10 At the first annual general meeting of the Rovers' Badminton Party, held on Monday at the premises of the patron, No. 88-2, Lorong 3, East Coast Road, the following v re elected office-bearers for the current year: President, Mr. Ong Boon Beng; vicepresident Mr. Koh Tiong
    93 words
  • 74 10 A match of four singles and a doubles will be playad bstween the Health and Strength Leaguers' Union and Chan Cher Song's B. P. on Saturday, at 3.30 p.m., on the former's court. The following will represent the H. and S.L.U.: Singles: Arthur Lim,
    74 words
  • 30 10 RIFLE SHOOTING. The annual general meeting of the Seremban branch of the M.S.V.R., 8.R.A., will be h?ld at the Sungei Ujcng Ciub on Saturday, *t 6.30 p.m.
    30 words
  • 78 10 Australian Team Selected. CRICKET. Reuter's Service. Adelaide, Jan. 16. The Australian XI for the fourth test commencifiS at Adelaide on Feb. 2 is identical with that in the third except that A. Jackson of New South Wales replaces Victor Richardson. The team will therefore b? as follows:
    Reuter's Service.  -  78 words
  • 352 10 When in Sydney many years ago, playing against New South Wales, I was asked to s-ttle an argument which had been raging for weeks, says a writer in "Australasian. Alick Bannerman, that dour little fighter and good Australian, asked me the following question:—"Which is the better ball,
    352 words
  • 113 10 HOCKEY. Y.M.C.A. Well Beaten. In their game with the Y.M.C.A. on the Padang yesterday, the Cricket Club scored five goals without reply in a keenly contested game in which the vis;torawere completely outclassed. Wigglesworth (3) and Hoblyn (2) scored. Near Thing at Tanglin. The S.C.C. "A" t;am
    113 words
  • 55 10 Stepping into Rickard s Boots. BOXING. A close fri nd of fe famous heavyweight at Jacksonville, U.S.A., says that Jack Dempsey told him he will never enter the rin«r a«4in for a fight. H? would pick tninVs: up where T,x Richard left off and devote all his
    55 words
  • 348 10 Boxing matches in America are, we aie told bf the "Australasian," so worked up by "press agents that the old formal challenge and acceptance of the early da>* of the sport have quite gone out of date. Some of these old challenges were couched in extraordinary language
    348 words
  • 492 10 Amalgamation Abandoned. The tenth ordinary s-nerai meeting- of the Kuantan Rubber Syndicate, Ltd., was held yesterday at the offices of the company," Chartered Bank Chambers. Ihde w re present Mr. D. Phillip (Chairman), Mr C. B. Pecker (shareholder), Mr. P. Storr (director), and Mr. J. Miccheil (for the
    492 words
  • 401 10 Ceremonial Opening Last Saturday. Mr. Justice McCabe Reay presided at th3 j opening ceremony of the new law courts at j Muar on Saturday. On his arrival his lordf hip inspected the guard of honour supplied by the Chief Police Officer and, ac-compan-ed by H.H. the Tungku
    401 words
  • 93 10 The concluding portion of Dr. Byron s paper on Forensic Chemistry appears in the "Malayan Police Magazine." The current issue of the "Malayan Police Magazine" publishes another instalment of the history of the Federated Malay States Police. A public meeting held at the Peiiang Town Hall on Sunday decided to
    93 words
  • 654 10 Penang Opinion on Salaries Question. An old acquaintance, the salary problem, has (says the "Pir.ang Gazette") made its appearance once more in the Malayan Press. It was re-introduced by some bright financier who in the "Malay Mail" suggested that $200 a month was ample to support in decency
    654 words
  • 199 10 Two Pianoforte Recitals. Benno Moiseiwitsch. the famous pianist, is due here on Monday by th:- "Pr:sident Van Buren" and will give two recitals at the Victoria Theatre. His programme for Tu:aday will boSonata Pathetique, Beethoven; Sonata, Moonlight, Beethoven; Le Cuckoo Daqum; Etud F. sharp major, Stravinsky; Pr.lude B
    199 words
  • 141 10 Acquittal in N. S. Assizes Case. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Jan. 15. At the Negri Sembilan Assizes to-day, before Mr. Justice Burton, Wang Khi Sang was charged with being in possession Of seditious documents. The D.P.P. (Mr. L B. Gibson) prosecuted. The accused was found to be in
    141 words
  • 78 10 Twite as Powerful he Oher. Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Ber lin, Jan. 6 Plans ar3 near comp .tion f,. r tv> 150,000 cublic metre Zeppelin lzAs which a giant hangar i s n ow un struotion at Friedrichshafen. It vv ji :i.,ht to ten engines, a? refratinr f
    Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia.  -  78 words
  • 37 10 German Conservatives Anxious Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Berlir. J an German Conservatives demand thvocation of the Reichstag Foreign Committee for a discussion of th± Kej2 tins question in view of the conference of Reparations Exp rU.
    Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia.  -  37 words
  • 19 10 Stockhalm, Jan. The Swiss Federal Council has institute a commission on civilian protection aeain* chsmical warfare.
    19 words
  • 20 10 Moscow, Jan. u A Latvian-Persian Treaty of friendshi has been signed in Moscow by the resp* tiv? envoys.
    20 words
  • 54 10 No Definite Agreement. Reuter's Service. Rome, Jan. II The Vatican authorities refuse a detaa statement «ihout the report;*! a .Tecment» the Papal question with the but it is declared that no agreement k been signed and there have only been m versations which led to the draw ins
    Reuter's Service.  -  54 words
  • 47 10 Railway Across Peru. Reuter's Service. Lima, Peru. Jan. 11 A plan of Am-rican financiers n propose to buiid the firs: tram-' mm railway in equatorial South America is■ vanced by the passing of a Bill ai Peruvian Congress authorising Gov.ram to make the necessary concession.
    Reuter's Service.  -  47 words
  • 40 10 The Reparations Agent. Reuter's Service. Paris, Jar. It is definitely stat d in well-info* quarters that Mr. Parker Gih-ert wil* resign before the end of the Repui" Conference, but only after the fc-P"* question is finally settled.
    Reuter's Service.  -  40 words
  • 31 10 Reuter's Service. Rotterdam. h% Going to the assistance of the M Latvian st-amer. "Falka." the MM boat "Hook of Holland" capsized and a crew of eight were lost.
    Reuter's Service.  -  31 words
  • 26 10 Reuter's Service. Nev. r ork, Five are dead and 103 homel result of a fire destroying two me* j tenements up town.
    Reuter's Service.  -  26 words
  • 130 10 This month is remarkable tjjjj weddings that have been be celebrated, writes our pondent. ia g$A During this week the marr* place of Mr. Scow Ens f of the late Mr. Scow Tiang Miss Tan Piah Neo fourth Towkay Tan Jiak Chop- Kr: bride's father and Mr. (brother
    130 words
  • 51 10 Sentence of three gA by the District Judge this morning on the J*P> the j* wis prosecuted for living earnings of several J*l or p* in Malay Street as report His honour held that t-> used as a brothel and the pr chref tenant. Mt. Meredith
    51 words

  • 850 11 FOR NEW BRITISH PICTURE. Capt. Malms Interviewed. r „tun Mai ins, who is no strang-r to htvin» come to Singapore before in i wuh a previous fim he was is here again, and is engaged r x scht of motion picture film Auction" m the East, which has
    850 words
  • 62 11 Claim Counter-Claim. "*sM^Ll n v V V ch Ena Maidin Mustan bpfor,, v ar=:a h Marican was menn Justice Deane yesterday IfT"' for the was an action be- a i ?B ed siif> noo V c^ansrers The plaintiff j/ a>r6 d ?4s Aftf s rl io defendant counterr>
    62 words
  • 387 11 Pasir Panjang Tragedy Recalled. A sad tragedy was recalled in the Coroner's Court on Tuesday when Mr F G Bourne held an enquiry pertaining to the %s%*i M T m Thian Ch ok a 17-year- i Ss te schoolboy and brother of Mr Lim Thian Po, a press
    387 words
  • 55 11 Asiatic Petroleum Co. (S.S Limited. Per Imp. Gallon. RED SHELL (ex pump) 30 cts., (ex 2-gl. can &/or 4-gL drum) 80 cts. YELLOW SHELL (ex pump) 80 cs. (ex 4-gl. drum) 8 cts. (ex 4-gl. tin) 83 J/ 2 cts. SHELL AVIATION (ex 4-gl. drum) 95 cts (ex
    55 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 37 11 Q"*#ty that has mnde^k Singapore famous. ipk 3 SHANKS I j SANITARY EARTHENWARE AND FITTINGS jjj Jjj OBTAINABLE AT: S 3 ONG BOON TAT Co., 3 No. 102. ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Ci I rv i Delivered condition
      37 words
  • Page 11 Miscellaneous
    • 874 11 HUNDRED AND SIXTH CROSSWORD PUZZLE. (The Solution to this Crossword will be found published on page 7) >■ J. h flowing 14 competitors correctly solved the above Crossword and share the First Prize by $64.28 each. Mr. S. S. Lakshmy, c/o S. S. Aiyar. P.WJfc, Jelebu. Mr. T. C Wah,
      874 words

  • 341 12 Men Returning at Old Rates of Pay. It will be recalled (says Monday's Pinang Gazette") that a section of the lightermen employed by the Penang Harbour Board went on strike without giving any notice a little over a month ago. They demanded an increase of pay of
    341 words
  • 600 12 Fraser's Report. Messrs. Fraser and Co., Singapore, in their weekly report dated Jan. 11, state: During the past week the price of Tin shows a small decline and from London advices it would appear that heavy speculative operations, combined with a tailing off in the consuming demand,
    600 words
  • 35 12 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 equal to $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 165 equal to $100.
    35 words
  • 240 12 Great Increase of Interest Overseas. British Official Wireless. Rugby, Jan. 15. The prospects for the British Industries Fair which will be held from Feb. 18 to March 1 are extremely satisfactory. At the White City, London, almost every branch of British industry will be represented. The machinery
    British Official Wireless.  -  240 words
  • 79 12 Relations of Germany, Russia and Poland. Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia. Berlin, Jan. 15. The Russo-German economic protocol of Dec. 21 has been published in the Berlin official "Gazette" with its eight supplements. An interesting passage defines "economic espionage," from which a collection of bona file business information is expressly
    Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia.  -  79 words
  • 70 12 Warsaw, Jan. 15. Addressing the Foreign Relations Committee, the Foreign Minister Zaleski emphasised that relations with Lithuania were still unsatisfactory. He said that the Russian proposal to ratify the Kellogg Pact was acceptable "in principle." Regarding relations with Germany he declared that he regarded Germany without hatred,
    70 words
  • 47 12 Stockholm, Jan. 15. The Swiss Federal Railways have completed a five-year electrification programme; 67 per cent, of all Swiss lin°s are now electrified, whereby 600,000 tons of coal, necessarily all imported, are saved yearly; 420,000 kilowat hours of hydroelectric power will be consumed yearly.
    47 words
  • 191 12 Served in the Singapore Mutiny. A rather unusual case was held before the District Judge (Mr. C. H. G. Clarke) on Tuesday, when a Japanese diver named Richee Kosuna was prosecuted for living on the immoral earnings of several women who wero staying in a
    191 words
  • 75 12 British Official Wireless. London, Jan. 16. Paris 124.10 New York 4.84 31/64 Brussels 34.905 Geneva 25.21 Amsterdam 12.09 Milan 92.695 Berlin 20.482 Stockholm 18.14 Copenhagen 18.18 V* Oslo 18.195 Vienna 34.50 Prague 163.75 Helsingfors 192.75 Madrid 29.70 Lisbon 109% Athens 375 Bucharest 1 808 Rio 5 29/32 Buenos Aires
    British Official Wireless.  -  75 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 461 12 Amusements, ZSHS2SESESESHSESESHSZS2SBS2SHSZSBSESE^ I COMING! COMINGr.! Harms ton's Circus I AND jjj RO YAL'!:MEN AGE F IE I jFOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY 5 I Situated BUKIT-TIMAH I (NEXT? TO TRAMWAY DEPOT) I GRAND OPENING I JBISSDAY, 22 tl AT 9.30 P M jc V' I 3 0 European Artistes. 1
      461 words
    • 112 12 fruit" AND CREAM truly a tempting dish/ CHERRIE GRAPES j APPLES and ORANGES. Fresh Imported Cream. fresh^pqcdl REFRIGERATING Co.. LIMITED 233-5 Orchard Road Phone 3300 I OTHMAN FLOWER SHOP. 3j 4 ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE. <] Java Flowers can be obtained every Monday and Friday. .5 Vanda Joaquim Orchids and other
      112 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 596 13 mm u ""^^dKSSSHSHSHSZSESZSZSc^S p Calco Automatic Drainage Gates TTspH B IN CONNECTION WITH I I ARMCO INGOT IRON B Ii m T Corrugated Culverts are fi L ik&m many Difficult g 8 'llniS Drainage Problems. m\r v Conveniently transported. Quickly g| Ml Strong and Reliable. No S I I ALSO
      596 words
    • 434 13 AUCTION .SALE 42 LOTS OF BUNGALOW AND SHOPHOUSE ALLOTMENTS AT TANGLIN To be sold by Auction At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng"& Co.'s Saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street. ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, AT 2.30 P.M. Lots 1 to 21. Valuable freehold shophouse building allotments situate at Orchard Road, Singapore, areas 1,751
      434 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 519 14 SITUATION VACANT.. Bxperience unnecessary. Salary a VP mission. Apply G.P.O. to Chinese, fully conversant WttJHi routine, a f a "<'^, r a nd P reference S to Cm g c/o C KVa Trihun^^^ WANTED —Junior Clerk. Smart youth V uu enmp nrevious office exp<required with some invoking and rience, should
      519 words
    • 444 14 FOX SALE. FOR SALE—Valuable freehold land and attap house 26.3 poles (7,160 sq. ft.), near Joo Chiat Market, easy transport. Apply 703, c/o Malaya Tribune. EDUCATIONAL. Learn to drive (lady teacher) apply 385, Bukit Timah Road—s3 per lesson. FAR EASTERN MUSIC SCHOOL. (B-Short Street close to Middle Road). The Greatest
      444 words
    • 495 14 15 AIM IV». THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES: Penang 85 > Beach Stree Malacca W. W^JtZZt Muar No. 1, Jalan Sayang. Batu Pahat 109, Jalan Ratemat. HonTSg 13, Queen's Road Central!. Seremban 63, T i ,c? i" Batavia 47, Corner Lloyd Street. Shanghai 9,
      495 words
    • 671 14 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under the Companies Acta of 1862 to 1890, on 2nd December, 1892.) Authorised capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund a*-' Rest £1,584,846 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E.C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M.
      671 words
    • 192 14 h INSURANCE. tfjt&tMt* THE BBITISB INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager Office 2 t Finlayson Green. SZE HAI TONG BANKING INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the S.S.) Established 1907. HEAD OFFICE: 58, CHULIA STFEET, SINGAPORE. Paid-up Capital $2,000,000
      192 words
    • 639 14 INSURANCE |H THE EASTERN I ASSURANCE CORPORATION jfl LIMITED. (Incorporated in tlu' S.S.) H^H HEAD OFFICE: SINGAPORE KB 2nd Floor of No. 3. Malar.,, Street, flfl Singapore. fiftfl 'Phone Nos. 3046 and MIT. mmm BOARD OF DIRECTORS. See Teong Wah, Esq.- m > man HB Ong Soon Tee.—Vice-Chai man mmm
      639 words

  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 416 15 SAILINGS BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. incorporated in England.) y*IL PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. ar AND ORIENTAL STEAM ■■STATION CO.. LONDON AND TBAST MAIL SERVICE. /1 '„der Contract with His Majesty's < lnder Government.) OUTWARDS from LONDON r or hina Japan Dne Tonnage Singapore 1929 5 900 Jan 18 «i» 11-10°
      416 words
    • 459 15 STEAMER SAILINGS HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE jHD fl j Australische Oampfichiffs |fl M Cj Gesellsohaft (Companies Incorporated in Germany.) OUTWARDS. HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, KOBE AND NORTH CHINA PORTS HAVELLAND Tfl HAVENSTEIN il ERMLAND via Manila F?b 9 t LEVERKUSEN o? t BURGANLAND g g HOMEWARDS. HOLLAND, HAMBURG AND BREMEN x NMJMBURG Direct
      459 words
    • 704 15 STEAMER SAILINGS NOBDDEUTSCHEB v«itt\ LLOYD \L j (Incorporated A in Germany > The undernoted are the Company's intended fixtures:— OUTWARDS. t AUGSBURG for Manila, Y,hama, Kobe, Osaka, Moji Taku Jan 18 DERFFLINGER for Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taku, Dalny, Tsingtao Jan 31 HAIMON for Manila, Yokohama, Kobe, Moji, Taku, Dalny
      704 words
    • 397 15 STEAMER SAILINGS (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO MARSEILLES LONDON Afamt. A/r« Tonnage Destination Due Sai) ttta M M™ru IOOoS M'seiUes U„don,AVerp&Rda m faTl! iS aiarn 10,000 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Hakone Mmfm m cnn xt Rotterdam Jan 31 Feb 1 naxone Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Suwa Mam v aaa
      397 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 90 16 Insisr on Key brand Sole Agents: N.V. Straits Java Trading Co. SINGAPORE, PENANG. I iste:w issues I "BEKA" I RECORDS JUST ARRIVED. I Teochews; j 1 Tong Chia Soon,—Lav Sai Tho Guan. I Malays; I By Miss Ayer Laut—New Krontchongs, etc. 1 New Cantonese Songs by the most famous jj
      90 words
    • 199 16 Toothache <3w£%m^ may aooear quite v suddenly. How often did you not already make this experience? Yoa remember such bad moments, and you will decide to j take better precautions rfSK^HK for the future. Take V| care that you will always ff '*^jfflfflHJ^ be supplied with a tube f*- s>
      199 words