The Straits Times, 14 May 1928

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,781 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAY 14, 1928 PRICE 10 CENTS
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      120 1 Milkmaid Sweetened. Full Cream Milk Prepared in Switzerland Look for these words printed in red diagonally across the face of the label on EVERY TIN of "SLEDGE iJI* BRAND" Sweetened Condensed Milk Just as it is generally accepted that the best Sardines come from Portugal, the best Currants from Greece
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      336 1 SUTTONS' VEGETABLE FLOWER SEEDS NEW SHIPMENT We have a regular supply of New Seeds every month from Sutt:::, insuring The Best Results. FLOWER SEEDS. Every Packet in Sealed Tins. Price 65 cts. packet. ANTIRRHINUM, Suttons CLEMATIS, large-flowered hybrids. I'ETUNIA, double. Intermediate. DAHLIA, single double cactus. PINKS, duuhle. BALSAM, improved roseflowercd.
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      5 1 i~MJttVcii: nslerl!i«|n 5lerl!i«| Natural Milk.
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    CHANGKAT SERDANG
    1134 2 PROFIT TRANSFERRED TO RESERVE. The annual general meeting of the Changkat Serdar.g Estates, Ltd., was held on Saturday at the registered offices of the company, French Bank Buildings, Singapore. The Hon. Mr. John Robertson presided, and others present were Messrs. W. A. Fell, A. Especkemian, H. D. Mundell,
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      64 2 Jin Sasy Jirst q7k Quality Purity fßaek Tramroz tde favourite] Jfffreys ill you will t^ind fP^^H their Famous I^^^^B BRITISH [pH BEER t^P V Packed in cases to your liking. of 4 DOZEN Sand 0 d 8 DOZEN pints. V. R. VICK CO. SINGAPORE AGENTS. "FOR GOOD-NESS SAKE" ■fRU^BDI&^B^BI l^L.
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      414 2 SHE NEEDS A TONIC Give Her dr. wiLUAior ran pills. Growinpr boys aad My those! brought up in th. suddenly to lose tin. ii colour, mcrgy and: happy spirits aii.l to r pallid, listlosa, nervous ami woak. ihe populi r explanation is that thiy line oat-(IO«n their strenfrth." Actuiilly that
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      171 2 SATIbFiED CbSm are the strongest advertisement for PHOTO PRODI' CTS Perfect picture* gutirantvvd if made on STANDARD CAMERA 0 Rl iLLFILMS W FILMPACKS. Insist on your dealer s i(1 A ls suppiyin/you DIETHELM CO., LTD. SINGAPOBB— PBNANG— BANGKOK anno! S»wi^hiQt?fisit) \sst' hi 'L LOGai LKe^iSllaullilb Season Co.. Ltd. 111 and
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    SINGAPORE'S FISH SUPPLY.
    430 3 DETAILS OF JAPANESE INDUSTRY. During 11(27 there w.-re 4f.:i Japanese fishermen, equipped with '■••> lishing boats and -'•"> power lish-carrieis, employed in the muro ami Ashing inciustry al. Singapore, states the Director of Fisheries in his animal report. than have been two ami units centred on I'enany:
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    RAFFLES MUSEUM.
    375 3 Visitors During Chinese New Year. The ■ttanrttara at Rafn«x Museum in i 1..7 waa «'siiiiuu«il at 54(5. The i I'm' 1926, r.'J."\ and 1924 wore tstiBUktad at 215,800, 227.700, and 21.{.:t00 reapeetivety. Dariaa; the first two ilays bineae New Year 2!>,562 pt-nnli' \i t>i! the nmsi ■urn. The
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      115 3 Every MOEEIS is finally Tested on Shell fr^^^^ al^s—ssl^s^^s —r~} MORRIS engineers use Shell and Shell alone that may know, with certainty, exactly what jh rformanoe each engine is capable of in power, spied and acceleration. $0 J YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE FIRST SHOWING OF THE NEW VICTORY
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      595 3 dpEAE tlxaco MOTOR Moii. A We use il jjj; I We recomn»nd It H h 1 1 becauM we kno\\- H jjj it's best. I'li Golden Texa «> Motor Oil keeps I jijj your Motor in inj perfect condition There'i a frade |ijj j for your car. ;i I I
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      462 3 yn At Every Meal I Q*j3 Cotman's Mustard blends deliciously with the crisp, brown crunchincss of thin sliced bacon with rare and juicy roast beef with almost any variety of cold or hot meat, fowl or fish. Also, it adds a delightful tang to cheese. Properly made, mustard brings out
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      498 3 GOVERNMENT OF F.M.S. Tenders will be received at the office of the State Engineer, KclanKor, up to 2 p.m. of May 29, 1928, for the (i) Construction of Ten Class 111 Quarters, (ii) Construe! inn of Four Class II Quarters- in Kuala Lumpur. Plans und specifications may bo seen and
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      554 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES tlnCMrp"rat-.l in F.ngland) MAIL AND I'ASSKNf.KK AMI CARGO SKKVK'ES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N j UNDER OONTaUCT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVKKNMKNT, LONDON AND FAR LAST MAIL BUVKS. OUTWARDS PKOM LONDON FOR CHINA ANll JAPAN. Tunnajre due H'pore RANPI l:.\ IMM M-y 18 NANKIN 7,100
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      569 4 Shipping Announcements (NIPPON YUSLN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseille., London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail HAKOZAKI MARU 10.500 May 24 25 HAKLSAN MARU 10.-SOJ Jur.e 7 8 •KITANO MARU S.COO June 21 22 1 lIARUNA MARU 10.500 July 6 6 KAMO MAKU K.OOO July 19 20 KATORI MARU
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      501 4 DURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia; FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,875 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de Luxe,
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      630 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connections lo Passage, Freight, Transhipment Marine I) 'Pts. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore am) Until I Suttlement of the Official Tourisi Bureau' of Java. All information,
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      513 4 THE DLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, I LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated .n England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN.— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVEP.POOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND
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      500 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. j CO., LTD. (Incorporated i:i BiaaO BANGKOK COASTING SKItVKK. For KaniaiTian. Kretay, Trennanu, Kvlantaa, Bangaara, Talnptn, Pa am. Siamra, I.aron, Randon. Kohsaraui, Longsuan, Cnuinpon and Bangkok. Arrival M-rmrtmo PRACHATII'OK In port May 16 The > MUMra are Attad thmachaejl wi h lutht und hay .i-.ilin aeeoaimodation
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      529 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BICKNALL STEAMSHIP GU., LTD. (Incorporated in K»:land) -EI.I.KUV AN tINE KR AND rRKIGHV SKRVICE TO I Oil AND COMTI FKtu.in sr.it, k a {>{ rWAMt 'Io H»ng Hone. Snjnghal and Japan l'-.ie Spore M. CITY or T>KIO June 2 CITY OF TOKIO Ju>^' lIOMKUARDS I „n.h.n Rotterdam
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      470 5 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE NhY TOKK and BOSTON via COLOMBO, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES. Arrive Leave Lcmve S'pore S'pore Penang PimUmI Monroe In port May IT May lit PMMhI Wilson May 28 May 31 June 2 Pretident Van Bnren June 11 June 14 June in 1'rn.ldrnt
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      501 5 STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPU 'NEDERLABD" HOLLANDEAST-ASIA LINE Homeward Sailings to AMSTERDAM AND ROTTERDAM Due Sails 1 MOKXA May 17 18 PKINSKS JULIANA May IS 18 P. C. HOOFT June 1 1 1 MAFIA June 11 U KUMNGIN DER NEDERLANDEN June 15 16 KRAKATAU June 26 27 J. P. COEN June 2» 2U
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      578 5 SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. NOTICE SPRING RACE MEETING Saturday. Wednesday and Saturday, May 12. 16 and 19, 1»28. Nine race* for horaca (Plate) Tkr*« Dltlsion*. Twelve race* for korsc* (Pane) Foar DU Uiou*. Twelve races for ponies. Foar Divisions. Seven race* for Irian Maiden*. AMATEUR RACE MEETING. Saturday 26, and Whit
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      379 5 J Wjßv W^Wfc. FOR A NEW HOLIDAY THIS SUMMER Want something different for your nrxt vacation There's novelty aplenty in this Paradise. Boalevartfa of dowering trees fragrant blossoms lusciona tropical fruits bewitching melodies of the southern seal COCO pr.ims moonlight Summer is particularly delightful. Tradowinds phasuit days cool nights. Fresh
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      531 6 PAVILION I'rom Monday. May 11 to Sunday, May 20, a» i 1.15 p.m. sharp. THK LATEST PATHE GAZETTE DOUGLAS MacCLEAN in HOLD THAT LION! ns—lail atedaaa M Stnnicy and LMagltaM one Lotti-r. He makes lion langUßl maUt'r. ilol.l lhat uatc 1..r HOLD THAT UO.V NLLACE ItEERY and RAYMOND HAITON in
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      199 6 VICTORIA THEATRE May 22, 23, 24 and 26, at 9.30 p.m. at 9.30 p.m. Mrs. ARTHUR HARRIS will produce MEET THE WIFE A COMEY IN THREE ACTS. IN AID OF ST. ANDREW'S HOSPITAL Booking now open at LITTLE'S Prices $3, $2 and $1. PAVILION A PARAMOUNT PROGRAMME EXTRAORDINARY WALLACE BEERY
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      339 6 ALHAMBRA SHORTLY! l f*^>iJiiiiiiii»«w»m«»^^ Norma,Ta.lmacL^eiV7i Wallace Mac Donald /./The L&4.>" NORMA TALMADGE TUP I A|)V AT HER BEST IN 11J THE LADY YOU'LL LOVE TO LOVE WATCH FOR Huy my (onfelti, (Wrl or /^AHIPPTTI Hue lhe Kainrwiw up Boy. <ireen for Purity. I il Nk\* I above CONFBTTI .tall Blue
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    255 7 FIXTURES. Monday, May 14 11. W 1.:;.' v m., 7.1, 6.62 p.m., 6.7. Malnci-..: 11. 2.10 a.m., 4.9, 2.40 p.m., 6.2. i. Dlv. I, I'ulau Brani v. S.C.F.A., .Stailium. Tuesday. May 15 I! W, LM a.m.. 7.1, 7.47 p.m., 7.2. Malacca: 11. W. 3.50 a.m., 6.1, 4.10
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD,
    381 7 Noaelar, May 14. Shlpa alnagalde the Wharrea or expected to arrive. L Entrance 1 i Wharf v.-.M Hautn Rajula M 1 arl l>n--. Monroe 11 II I ■■(lon il Eoryloehua 7 Dock Benvorlieh :ui lieh N M Mara U I I>ei.ealion ;(7 :i Knmuninir Ipoh 17 4
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    84 7 To-day. .nd X. West SumaI p.iv. Selat Paadjang, Brni-kalis and BaMralda) L' pja. China, 1I». tiara, Japan, Korea. Formeaa, X: st Siberia. PTilippine I- lane. Western Cnirula nnd We»t1 > A 1 Dvfaaka) l' bjb. •1 i>.:n. To-morrow. a.m. !> a.m. Prigi Radja, Tembilahan and Indra•riri i
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    SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
    205 7 Macphail and Co., Ltd. Singapore, Muy 14. Rulhm r. Local 31 cents. Dull. 1 in. London 1 il 1 Rubber. Quiet. Alltnhys 1.10-1.15, Ayoi Ueloki iH 1 t .<7'j cints, Ayer Tanas 5-5.75, Balcoirniei 1.10-I^o, Brogaa 47H-IIH cent-, liukit X:. nta, Kondom 1.2".-1.:t5, iMalaka Pindas l.lti-l.i: Mentakaba
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    EXCHANGES.
    54 7 Tbbitish imperial radio] Ruitby. M:.y U. Poreicß esehangta arc Amaterdan 12.09, Atl Berlin 20.41. Bombay Bucharest Tix'i. Hel Insfon 11".. ll. me X. l'-. ,i. Kobe i:.-ir.d.. L'sSor. Madrid 18.115, Milan MLW%, New Y<.rk 1 i^ins 124, Fragile ifi4 i! 0 t >ln 18.19, ShnnnhrM 2s. ienna 34.685. Vokohi
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    BISHOPRIC ENDOWMENT FUND.
    135 7 An appeal s bcln^ made for a sum K>f ilan of tha Biah«f o.' 00 p.m. The hon. treaturar, M. J. A. Clarke of Evail ai 1 Sincapore, baga to aekaawladga the ft ilowinp don it:. l'nvionlv ackaowledgad 12,452.39 Mrs. I. BattUhm f 25 Collection! from Tamil
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    PASSENGERS FOR HOME.
    107 7 IcaTlai for Genoa and London bjf tha m I iner motorship on the wharf otiiVSedncsday are: Boolton, Mi. M. Btowi Broinw, :.!r. Bnekanhmm, -Vr. nottf, Mr. 11. Mrs. Klicsson, Mrs Klippance. Mr. Gottaehe, Kin Gottseha, Mr. t. 0«i diner, Mr* (.aniin.-i His Kxcellency Luan^ Kraril 1, Hadaaie
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    KAILS FOR EUROPE.
    39 7 Left Arrd. By Spore London Tilawa Apl. 12 May 5 I Fatria Apl. 13 May 7 Kalyan Apl. 13 May 9 Paul U-cat Apl. l!< May 14 Maogolia Apl. 211 May II Apl. M May 1^
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    29 7 Before the Second Police Magistrate ;hi< morninir. IMer M:ssoii. a Eurasian, was produced on a charge of having committed an offence against a 13-year old |U The n oned.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    209 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, May 14. On London, Bank 4 m/a 2/3T* D'niand 2 3 11/10 Private S m. credit |/4 7/32 On New York. Demand Private U0 d/. On France, Bank T.T. 142 On India, Bank V.T. US On Hqiik^Konr.^Bank T.T. 9'i p.c dlac. j";' it 1 rT-
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    56 7 12 o clock noon May fl. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q C.F. Standard li.S.S. on Tender jj >• ::i >pt. n 31 Tojxr^of Xfarkct I—B T-atcst Cable London Spot Shoal X 7 ..d pui H> New York:— Spot Sheet (i. c it- L8tt p>
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      MINING.
      437 7 Val. Pd. Buyer* Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumhang IT i >; ed £1 £1 Bugria Tin 43/9 41 U 1 1 ll.it.in^ PuclatiK OM 1 1 Batu Caves l.n7'i 1.42 '4 £1 £1 ('hi'ndi'riung 16/8 I'M; 1 1 Chin Chin 0.70 i I £1 £1 Knstcrn Siam It I
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      GENERAL.
      180 7 Issue Val. Pd. Bayers Sellers £1 £1 B. Am. TobHcro 6.15 0 6.3.0 1 1 Control Enrinc 0.50 048 ed 1 1 Cycle A Carriag* 0.774 0JU\k £i £1 K. Sm*lttai Co. li.r.n u.-m Yr...w >v Rmi 'T.i is.oo 100 100 Hammer Co. 175.00 jsuO'I Hk. 125 125 H.
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      DEBENTURES.
      101 7 U. Enf. 6 p.c. $1.*****0 8% t% prem. Singapore Cold Storaga Deb. 7dc 1655 000 104 108 Qin.!™™ Mn«i,in«l Kn, Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. 1^78,000 of 1(H)1 par. 6 prem. Singapore Municipal 4tt p.e. of 1807 ?l.Bi'.i.oon 00 par. Singapore Municipal 4H p.c of IUU9 $1,100,001) 80 par. Sincapor*
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      384 7 mntr inn u. nnu Lij To-day's Prices Fraacr Lyall A Co. Evett. Allcnby ($1) Alur Gajab (fl) A. Uitam ($1) A Kuning Am. ilnlay (|k A. Molek (*1) A. 1'i.nas ($5) lialKuwnic ($1) Bassctt ($1) Bragu N lirunei U. (f&) B. Jelutons (fl) B. Katil ($1) Bakit K.
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      37 7 I MARBLE, ROAD METAL AND LIME FOR SALE I y V.\ Uailway Siding alongside Cartagj* arranged for local MARBLE TOMBSTONES and Memorials in Stock. I'KKK MODERATE. INSt'IMI'TIONS CUT TO ORDER. Ipoh Marble Lime Works, WDEKSON ROAD, IPOH.
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      79 7 (■■■■^■■■■■■■MaWnEaHannHTSßliHM^BMHHHßßgjgjgflEOMnßMßßHßMß "Most Miles per Dollar" &T^| > ■Km iiii^— ijgi— gfgMgagMTiTnrng "WMnanw— Bnrii!TTf<wv'"i i ir'Tt MME. A. BEDDOESi r^RANKEVS requests the fa>our of your inspection of j U_J /J|? h.r slinrk of M» Exquisite Hand-made Lingerie, I- M fiDYITfl'Beautiful Handmade Linens. M UKlSllLhti Luncheon. Tea and Bridge Sots. AT Handkerchiefs,
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      524 7 COMING SOON! ALHAMBRA OUVt BQBDCH THg Joy.OtDL A SCINTILLATING PICTURE OF PALM BEACH AT ITS GAYEST and Picture Parade of PALM BEACH BEAUTIES. Partly in Technicolour. TELOK KRUIN TIN, LIMITED (incorporated in the F.M.S. I LOST SHARE CERTIFICATE. Whorcps application hns been mauo to (hi DllMten of the above Company
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      716 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other ClanBifird AdTtfi., ace paga 1«. WANTS. FOR SAIJB. ETC TO LET, furnished or anfarnUhed rooms. SI* is! a, Tanjong Katong Boad. WANTED, M«ondl ind motoi cycle*. Median wvlght. Elc.\ liRhtinn- Apply Ti TO UtT, oy Dutch poop;,-. unfurnished room, with or without board. Apply 788, Str:.;ts Tinu
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      67 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandantf Kerhau Station. (liy Courtesy of Government Health Office.) Fur the 24 Hours ending at Midnight »n May M. ''•3had* tempvratan mJF. M ii. I hstiK- t":u: iiature 77 1". iia<k. trni|)oruti;:i' M'.lK. Mux. sun rmdiatien 161 JIF. Uxm. (truss radiation 7t; y. Lara Max. M, Mia. •'til
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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      DEATH
      51 8 MADAM YEO COH NEO. A?el 78, »t N>. 11, Ceylanjf. Loront; 27, on Mny 12, 1925, leavinjt on-j sen, Chiag Bm« Kwn, one daughter, one son-in-law than Kok Loan, one dauphter-in-law, two grandson- one gMMsWaagßter to i. mum hi-r lo* j Funeral Wednesday, May ]G. IU2B, lo Bui it
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    SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAY 14. OUTLAWING WAR.
    654 8 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAY 14. OUTLAWING WAR. Sir Austen Chamberlain's statement in the House of Commons on the United States proposals for outlawing war carries apj prcciably further a scheme which in its early stages held little promise of success. Although j the suggested pact was placed before the British Government
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    SINGAPORE BASE DEFENCES.
    217 8 We drew attention on Saturday to a [stab unlit in the 1!>27 report of the Singa1 pore Land Office to the effect that the Mai amount paid as compensation was over li million dollars, of whu-h JB4f 1 136 was paid for lands acquired for military purposes."
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    EUROPE'S SURPLUS POPULATION.
    985 8 The Problem of Colonial Expansion. (By the Night Hon. J. Uam.-ay MaclVonald. M.P.) It would be hard to maintain the proposition that the world is getting filled up wlik people and that we are crossing the threshold of that grimmest and most to be dreaded of all
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    379 8 Mr. and Mr-. A. M. Cassels arrived at Singapore l'rom Calcatta by the Kut Sang. Miss M. Brebner, nursing sister. Straits Settlement*, has Keen seconded for service :i; Kelantan. Mr. T. N. MacßeynoUls. of the Asiatic Petrolmn Co., leaves for home to-morrow by tha Eurylocluis. Mr. L.
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    ANTI-JAPANESE POSTERS.
    66 8 Flogging for Chinese Youths At Penang. i Three Chinese ooys were charged at the Fenaag Police Court on Saturday morninfc with posting Anti-Japanese notices on doon of Japannan shops in Praans, The iiiiiKist';itf ordered five strokes of the rotan to be ffiven to Veoh Ah Yeah, accused, four
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    LIQUIDATION RUMOUR.
    33 8 One of the btrgMt Chinese firms in i Siniraporc is reported to be considering voluntary liquidation, and a general meeting of shareholders will be held I shortly to discuss the matter.
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    EX-SERVICE DINNER CANCELLED.
    32 8 j On account of lick of support, the XxSarVsM dinner which it was hoped to hold lai Urn BnrOM Hotel on Wednesday evenI lag has haJ to ba cancelled.
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    45 8 From China, by van Heutsz, due at re this afternoon. from China and Japan, by Hakata i Maru, due at Singapore to-morrow. From China and Japan, by Tottori .Mar i, iluc at Sinßapore to-morrow. Prom .Australia, liy Houtmun, due at j Singapore to-morrow.
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    REV. G. T. SHETLIFFE LEAVING.
    71 8 The Bar. i. T. ShetliflV ha« raisgnnrt his post as senior assistant chaplain lit 1 A:»ire\v :ilhodial. .Mr. SheUUTe, who is sailir.K for Kngliiml on June o, leant* to Singapore three an'l a half y<-nr; I a>ro, after serving temporarily in Neuri SembUan and .lava,
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    RUBBER PRICES.
    67 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us the following cablu dated May 1-', their qootatioM beiag in Sold dollar cents closing: bid prices I Rubber exchanges sal;-s to-day Hi tons. May 18J0, June l«.7O, July 18.90, Augvet I^. '.id. Beptenber 19 cents, October ;19 cents, November
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      143 8 Mitcheu; s FURHTIHtE EH IN BOUD THAK. 4/1 Well constructed teak China 1 ~i and silver cabinots in hand- *t V' iffns. Many styles in /> S*^ j We shall be pleased to submit < JL --^4- 1 J///. §|_l special (lesipns to meet your BlTil ■•"■\lfjin iffr"-^TMi._.._^«il requirements. Writs
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      131 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 United Artists Present Charlie Chaplin's Super-Production THE CIRCUS A MAMMOTH MENAGERIE OF MIRTH and LALGHTER Featuring CHARLIE CHAPLIN as a Clown. Hirst Show at 7.30 Another United Artists Production Featuring JOHN GILBERT in ARABIAN LOVE A Vivid Tnle of Desert Life. TAN
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      53 8 On Other Pages. I i han.'kut S.rilan.; Kstatc Met tintf 2 Finance and Commerce 7 Shipp.n? and the Mails 7 Meteorological Kenort 7 To-day's Share Market 7 HoaMU ...I PawMfrn 7 Cubic and Radio News X.A.X. Hißht lo Australia ..9 Spurt N and Comments .10 ii'imlvnca ..10 laj's Baring N'ntes
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    TSINAN CLEARED OF SOUTHERN TROOPS.
    868 9 ELAN OF THE JAPANESE RECEIVES HIGH PRAISE. DESCRIPTION BY BRITISH EYE-WITNESS. LEAGUE OF NATIONS EMBARRASSED BY NATIONALIST PROTEST. OFFICIAL Japanese messages state that Tsinan has been cleared of Southern troops. The Japanese Consul and the commanders invited the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to take complete
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    INVESTMENTS ABROAD.
    88 9 Htm Ilii;Ii Le\e!s for Britain And United Slates. [■m rlmum i .May 13. Fran Commerce Department itatittics it appean that foreign capital flotation S new high Kvils in 1;i27. The United Stairs has nnv furnished mure f'ind-j for; ami Europe than' Britain, but lie totals of itiitish investin.
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    NATIVITY PLAYS.
    65 9 New Departure it Canterbury Cathedral. [URITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Uii:;by. .May Vi. For tin' (ir.-t time in il^ 1; Nativity play will be Mflfuims J in Cant« ilniry Cathedral, it is entitled, The Coming of t'liri>t." an^i h:i~ bet n specially wi'ttcn by Mr. John Maseiicld. Mr. Gn<;av Hc.]>t
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    WILLIAM HARVEY.
    103 9 Celebration of Famous Discovery. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, May IS. The celebration is being held in London thh week of the publication by William Harvey, who discovered the circulation of the blood, of his De Motu Cordis." The date of its publication is often referred to as the
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    U.S. TRADE UNIONS.
    64 9 Increasing Communist Influence Alleged. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Boston, May 111 Mr. Green, president of the American FedentiM of Labour, in an announcement inveighs airuinst the increasing Communistic influence in the United Slatt-s labour unions, and declares that whon it reaches a point that Communists k'.. ii Mitral of
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    SOUTHERN TROOPS ADVANCE.
    338 9 APPROACHING TIENTSIN. PROTECTIVE MEASURES ORGANISED. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, May 13. While the capture of Tehchow by Feng Yu-hsiang was not altogether unexpected in view of the Northerners' policy of falling back without resistance, the announcement by the Governor of Shansi, Yen Shih-shan, that his troops
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    THE DONETZ TRIAL.
    101 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Moscow, May 12. The Donetz trial is scheduled for May 18. Of the 53 accused 19 are alleged to have confessed. The Soviet Government has issued a communique stating that the passages in the charge sheet apparently incriminating the German Government were due to clumsiness.
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    FRENCH NAVY COMMUNISTS.
    42 9 [reuter telegram] Brest, May 12. A petty officer and six seamen of the French > ivy have been sentenced to imprisonmen. for terms varying from five to lo months for attempting to form Communist colls on board the cruiser Mulhouse.
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    U.S. FARM RELIEF.
    41 9 [reuter telegram] Washington, May 13. Agreement on the final form of the McNary-Kauger Farm Relief Bill was reached at a Senate and House of Representatives conference, but it is still expected that the President will veto the measure.
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    CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF.
    90 9 [belter telegram] Moscow, May M. Three thousand inhabitants of Sassoro near Riazan, were homeless through a fire in which 600 houses were destroyed and several lives lost. Geneva, May 13. Max Huber, of Zurich, ex -president of the Hague International Court, has been appointed president of
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    GREEK CURRENCY.
    24 9 [UEITEK TELEGRAM] Athens, May 13. The Cabinet has decided to stabilise the drachma at 375 to the pound sterling, by legislative decree.
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    PRESS CONFERENCE IN COLOGNE.
    299 9 NOTABLE GATHERING. TRIBUTES TO INFLUENCE FOR PEACE. [TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA.] Berlin, May 12. Notwithstanding inclement weather, the opening of the Cologne Press Exhibition to-day by the Labour Minister, Heer Brauns, in the preser.-e of 5,000 invited guests, proved an impressive function. Cologne is packed with visitors,
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    WELD ROAD STABBING.
    184 9 Coroner's Verdict Against Arrested Chinese. Two Chinese who were arrested a week ago on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of a pork butcher in Upper Weld Road on April 15 were present at an inquiry hejd by the Singapore Coroner (Mr. T. G. Bourne) this
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    FORTUNATE RACEGOER.
    98 9 Pickpocket Caught After Stealing $100. While Mr. J. Bheem, formerly usher in the Criminal District Court, was buying tickets at the races on Saturday afternoon, he felt himself being jostled. A detective standing near saw a Chinese put his hand into Mr. Bheem's pocket as the latter was
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    POLAND AND LITHUANIA.
    51 9 [reuter telegram] Kovno, May 13. A Polish delegation visiting here with a view to establishing an understanding between Poland and Lithuania was subjected to a hostile demonstration on returning, from Jo«et. but the police intervened and dispersed the demonstrators, who were principally students. before any grave incident
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    BOMB EXPLOSION IN SEATTLE
    43 9 [reuter telegram] Seattle, May 12. A bomb exploded during the evening between two theatres, shattering window* in the neighbourhood and filling one theatre with smoke. The audiences of both theatres almost panicked. No explanation of the outrage is apparent.
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    LONDON STOCKS REDUCTION.
    31 9 Cabled advice from London to Whitaker and Company says that London stocks of rubber are expected to decrease by eleven hundred tons this week, wires our Ipoh correspondent.
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    INDIAN DISORDERS.
    155 9 FINDINGS OF DISTRICT MAGISTRATE. [RtUTER TELEGRAM] Calcutta, May 12. With reference to the conflicting reports published abroad as to the findings of the district magistrate regarding the firing by the military during the railway strike tiouble on March 2b, it may be stated that the magistrate, Mr. Gurudutt
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    POLICE IN TROUBLE.
    264 9 Magistrate's Comments In Hyde Park Case. London, May 3. The relations between the police and the public weie again discussed in a London police court to-day, when Sir Leo Chiozza Monej and Miss Irene Savage, aped 22, were charged at the Marlborough StrePt Police Court with having
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    ITALIAN ELECTIONS.
    92 9 Reform Bill Adopted By Senate. [reuter telegram] Rome, May 1". The Senate, by ICI to 40, adopted the Electoral Reform Bill. Signor Mussolini explained that the choice of a member for the list of candidates would mean his designation as a member of Parliament, and the general vote
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    ATLANTIC AIRMEN.
    194 9 How Fitzmaurice Saved Von Huhnefeld. It has been revealed that Fitzmaurice saved Baron von Huhnefeld from drown ing after the "Bremen" landed at Greenly Island. The machine came down with great force upon the thin cover of ice of a small pond used as a reservoir and broke
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    INDIAN REFORM COMMISSION.
    47 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, May U<. The Indian Statutory Commission on constitutional reform will meet weekly. In a short time documentary evidence will be arriving from India, and the commission will thenceforward assemble more frequently until it sails again for India on September 27.
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    FLIGHT AROUND AUSTRALIA.
    699 9 R. A. F. PLANS. FLYING BOATS LEAVING NEXT WEEK. PROGRAMME AS FAR AS MELBOURNE. The four (lying boats of the Royal Air Force Far Eastern flight, which have been undergoing an overhaul at the Selttar air base, and which are engaged on the longest voyage so fur
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    $300 FINE IN CHANDU CASE.
    65 9 Detectives' Seizure at Telok Blanga When Detective Inspector Johnson ard a party of police raided a house in Telok Blanga Koad yesterday morning they found smuggled chandu valued at $8,400. In the District Court this morning a Chinese, Ang Sec Sing, pleaded guilty to being
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    CATHOLICS AND MARRIAGE.
    467 10 POPES DECISION. CRITICISM OF NULLITY DECLARATIONS. The decision of His Holiness Pope Phu XI., to transfer the jurisdiction, in urtain cases of marriage nullification fTCM th<- tribunal o: :ht Ho!\ Bota I the ('oncrc-'ation of tl intro- mot bayactaßt cfcaagi in the administration of ecilrsiastical law, and
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    Y.W.C.A. CAMPAIGN.
    214 10 Over $6,000 Collected For Singapore Work. The Y.VV.C.A. campaign ended on Saturday, whfi: a report was presort d t» the iiu'ihlkts assembled for thr thanks-ii-.icc. The figures were as follows IU-ccivcd in January Harrison Barker $50. Standard Oil Co., $25. Pre~ ii.usly i-.cknowledged to May 7. $4,416. Sintraiiore
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    U.S. MERCANTILE MARINE.
    47 10 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Washington, M:iy IS. eaafaaMm committee ripresentin" MC of Repitstntativos and the >• nate agreed to thf text of the Merchant Marine Bill. No doubt was aiaff— and m l>Ut pri Ivvirf heard that President Coolidftc was likely to veto it in the nomy.
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    18 10 Mr. Louis de Cotta has been appointed manager of the Hotel Asia, the new h»to4 in (Veil Street.
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    70 10 When charge again.--; rhin> overloadiftg was mentioned heft re the Thini Point- Magistrate this moraine, Mr. K. X Hope-Falkncr. officer in i h:ir:-v Bapoy Uaea ISUe* Siatinn, >'atid that tka lorry was lkensed to cury m taaa, Imt had a load approachns. "My attention wa.- directed the overloading." proceeded Mr.
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    TOWN AND COUNTRY.
    410 10 The Ceylon Fisheries, Ltd., is having a fleet built, which will be European-offi-cered, for deep-sea fishing. According to a telegram the Pope has appointed the Very Rev. Fr. Joachim Lima, the Jesuit Superior of Belgaum, Archbishop of Bombay. Pilpvin;.; to Mecca will be interested to loan that
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    GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
    103 10 GOVERNMENT HO USE. Engagements During Past Week. Monday, May 7. His Excellency the Governor attended l)\ Mr. W. F. N. Churchill, Private Secretary, presided at the Legislative Council BOOtiag. Tuesday, May 8. His Excellency and Lady Clifford accompanied by The Lady Victoria Feilding and attended by Captain C. N. Macartney,
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    PROTECTION OF WOMEN.
    72 10 New Legislation Enacted In Bangkok. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, May 12. It is reported that an Act bearing on the traffic in women and children will soon come into force. This is a development of the conference between Siamese ofliiials and Mr. A. M. Goodman, Secretary
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    208 10 The Circus," with Charlie Chaplin in the leading role, continues to draw crowded houses to the Alhambra. On account of its success the screening will uc continues until Friday. Tuan Syed Ali Al'Atta.s a well-known personality on the Malayan stage, will ■Meat at the City Opera to-night in
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      SINGAPORE CRICKET.
      443 10 S.C.C.'s First Innings Leadj Against Selangor. Owing to rain the match between the S.C.C. and the Selangor Club, which took place on the padan- over the week-end was not started until three o'clock on Saturday afternoon. One innings was only possible, therefore, and the S.C.C. found little difficulty
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      Y.M.C.A. Beat Indian Association.
      204 10 As the ground was unfit to play tbe.l Framroz Cup fixture between the Indian) Association and the V.M.C.A. was not' played but a friendly game took place in its stead on the V.M.C.A. ground on Saturday in which the V.M.C.A. easily defeated the Indian Association. INDIAN
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      S.C.R.C. Beat Royal Engineers.
      255 10 The Straits Chinese Recreation Club scored a good win over the Royal Engineers yesterday, knocking up 186 to which the military "eplied with 92. Wee Kir n' Hock, 33 not out, Yap Ah Chuan, 24, Lee i Keng Tye, 22, and Evan Wong, 22, were the
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      Lanka Union Win.
      27 10 In a Framroz Cup match the Lanka Union dismissed the Press for 28 runs. and scored 100 themselves for the loss of three wickets.
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      TENNIS.
      40 10 Britain and U.S.A. to Meet In Bathurst Cup. In the real tennis tournament for the Bathurst Cup, America beat France by 3 matches to nil. America thus qualifies to meet Great Britain in the challenge round, beginr.intr on Saturday.
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      GOLF.
      58 10 Thirty-five cards were taken ant for the Keppel Golf Club May monthly medal, which resulted in a tie between j. Tryner and H. Jackson, both with two down.' The bat', sweep an Saturday was won by R. Bnld, 1 up. and on Sunday there v.as n i i between
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      JUBILEE STAKES.
      333 10 Another Win for Abbot's Speed. [Router Telegram.] London, May 12. The Kempton Park Great Jubilee Handicap (mile and quarter), run to-day, resuited as follows Lord Devar's ABBOTS SPEED.. 1. AUTOCRAT 2. UNCLE WOODY 3. Won by three length? a length and a half between second and third. Fourteen
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      FOOTBALL IN GERMANY.
      36 10 London Amateur Team Defeated. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Berlin, May 13. r^'The fust representative amateur London football team to visit Berlin was beaten by three goals to one by a Berlin team this afternoon.
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      HAGEN BEATEN.
      30 10 Loses in Exhibition With Boomer. [HAVAS TELEGRAM.] Paris, May 13. Aubrey Boomer beat Walter Hagen in a 36 hole exhibition match at St. Cloud by 3 and 2.
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      DAVIS CUP.
      25 10 New Zealand Defeats Portugal. [Reuter Telegram.] Lisbon, May 14. New Zealand elminated Portugal in the Davis Cup competition, winning four matches to one.
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      SINGAPORE RACES.
      269 10 Weights for Saturday. Ponies, Second Division (seven furlongs). Merry- l,a.ss 9.3, Golden Brew 9.2. Sally 9.1, Popuruo 8.13, Merry Maiden 8.13, Kismet 5.9. Jadi B.C, Silkettc 7.13, Sunnydays 7.12 ihrcv o p Top 7.8, Black Beauty 7.7. Ponies. Third Division (six furlongs i. Gold Lace 9, Lockstitch 8.13.
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      SINGAPORE FOOTBALL.
      45 10 The match between the S.C.F.A. and the Press which was U> have been played to-day in the second division of the League on the S.C.F.A. ground has been scratched. The Press, being unable to raise a team, concede a walk-over to the S.C.F.A.
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      S.C.C. SNOOKER TOURNAMENT.
      42 10 The following alterations in ties are announced Thursday.—T. B. Rogers and C. H. Davis v. A. D. Anderson and L. R. Nieol Friday.— N. C. Metherel) and R. 4 "I ittlehales v. H. L. Marshall and R. T. Boyd.
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      65 10 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long epistles are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication but. as guarantee
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      THE TSINANFU AFFAIR.
      108 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I was glad to read the letter of An American on this important question. In the face of recent troubles, particularly that at Nanking, one must conclude that for any foreigner 10 live in any city of China without
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      345 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have read with interest and' some IMMMlt the letter of your a;.respondent 'An American" re the I Tsinanfu afTair. It seems to me that your corresponded is only too ready to accept the version film by one party, lather than to
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      391 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The letter appearing in your paper of 11th inst., signed "An American," could only have been written by one of that nationality as the antipathy for Japan is too glaringly apparent. May I ask the writer if he protested against American marines
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      MALAY SEA SCOUTS.
      904 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—As an old scout and scoutmaster ol many years service, I was especially glad to reaj your correspondent's able article advocating the formation of Sea Scout units in Malaya. Not only does hi show the possibilities of such an organisation,
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      HOW NOT TO TEACH THE YOUNG.
      122 10 Time.-. Sir. As an indication of igiw Ihe pal I know better. I enckM London paper April 5 tl i pagi which i yountr id-a how to .shoot. The concluding paragra: I of the world's rubot r but modi is cultivated wit!. especially in
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    31 10 The boj i of St. J have a holiday to-morrow fatal of St. Joaa Baptist de la Salle. Tinannual reunion dinner of the Bt. ■!<• eph'i Old Boy Id in tlio evening.
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    EIGHT FAVOURITES BEATEN.
    2848 11 SINGAPORE RACES. HEAVY GOING UPSETS CALCULATIONS. \',rv few horses ran true to form in the heavy X" -X on the fourth day of tho Sinuapore May Meeting and in a series of slowly run races punters had the deexperience of watching one heavily hacked horse after another
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    SATURDAYS RACING : RESULTS AT A GLANCE.
    248 11 SATURDAYS RACING RESULTS AT A GLANCE. ■m Horse Owner Traintr Jockey Tote paid Win Place l*t l uml Lockstitch l.im Cheng Ean F. O. C. O'Ni-ll A. Kanisay 1>. Lu^ue Hunjr K. L Buwdrn Mahoney Mayo Huxley 32 8 7 8 L'.ul OmmmM i'lipantiu The Nile T. U Fox T.
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    742 13 CENTRALISATION OF OFFICES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, May 5It is now possible to report that the outbreak of surrah, which caused considerable anxiety for a time, has been vanquished. This was due to the prompt action taken, by removing the affected animals and quarantining contracts. The
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    CURRENCY GAMBLERS.
    240 13 Scathing Comments by Mr. Justice Scrutton. London, Apr. 19. Mrs. Amonta Bradley Dyne's appeal against the verdict of the King's Bench Division in favour of Ironmonger and Co., bankers, on a claim for £38,328 in respect of foreign currency transactions ha.s been dismissed. Mrs. Dyne pleaded the Gaming
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      252 13 bver?/ wrapper of ma 11 i I Wo{an£amps \J\\ I bears ih.es mark J V ofqualiiv. wo^L VV 1 J Sole Agents for S.S. and F.M.S. N. V. Straits Java Trading Co. Whippet Now at t|sI 5 325e5 only MALAYA'S LOWFBT PRICED GAR See the PERFECTED 1928 Model THE CYCLE
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      591 14 BANKING i HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) Head Office HONG KONG. I Authorised Capital $50,000,000 i Issue and fully paid up M $20,000,000 i Reserve Funds Sterling 6,000,000 Silver $14,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRKCTOKS. A. H. Compton, Esq., Chairman. N. S. Brown,
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      519 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England). Capital Authorised m. 43,000,000 > Capital Subscribed f 1,800,000 Capital Paid up ",060,000 Rcsurve Fund and Rest i 1.684,846 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq. Charles J. Hambro, J. O. Robinson, Esq. Esq. Sir David
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      300 14 INSURANCE THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO. 2nd loor. Hong Kong Bank Chre., Singapore. All plans of Life Endowment and Annuity Solicits issued at best terms obtainable in [alaya. Assets Exceed £15,000,000 COMMERCIAL UNION, ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fire, Life, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Aiaeti £61,000,000 ARTHUR C.
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      731 14 AUCTION SALE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE F.M.S. AT KUALA LUMPUR. Application No. i of 1927. In thr Matter of the Registration of Title* Knartmcnt 1911 and In th? Matter of the KWONG VI K (SELANCOR) BANKING CORPORATION, Charges VB. SL'RKAMANIAN (ATHIRAVALOO. Chareor. In the pursuance of an Order
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      332 14 GREEN MANURE SEED PAMANOKKAN AND TJ1ASEM CO.. JAVA. (THE ANGLO DUTCH PLANTATIONS OF JAVA, LTD, LONDON). The above Company will have availalila for iiale in July-October, 1928 considerable quantities of seed from the following Green Manure types CALOPOOONIUM MUCUNO1DES CBMraOBMA l'UBESCENS CENTROSEMA USARAMOENSI9 IKDIGOFKRA ENE'KOAPHYU-A l'l ERARIA JAVANICA MIMOSA 1WISA
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      350 16 By Special Ap tointment to n.M. the Kits of Siam. Estd. 1872. THE PURCHASE OF JEWELLERY GENUINE PEARL NECKLACES, WATCHES, SILVER E.P.N.S. WARE without lavish expenditure, is made easy if you will ony consult the leading Jewellers. B. P. DE SUVA, LTD 62-3 HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. Branch No. 1. BISnoP
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