The Straits Times, 7 March 1929

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 29 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1929. PRICE 10 CENTS,
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      90 1 TROi'iLAL Si JTIN'G rLuKJliUA (B.D.A.) WING LOONG, HKill k T.. SING IPOSK It must be If you ivant the Original Genuine Rich SWISS MILK -^w* y ffixa I jp^ I I L improved and cheaper in price. Mai nft P?"^^^Prffi-?-*?- S 750 85 125 SERVICE fiJ&Syti T fcg^sS58^f»5*|H^ OUTPUT CHARGED
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      137 1 Special Display of CHINESE GURIOS OBJETS DART For One Week Only Commencing from March 8 AT ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straiti Settlement!) RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE. "A Real British Product" MAYPOLE MARGARINE SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE C°Y L T FOR QUALITY AISD SERVICE. a mmmmmmxvzm^mi UCDDTDT *MOIH3Ifi HtiKofciK I JIB
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      7 1 "FLOROFOR"' (B.I).A.) WING LOONG I TROPICAL WEAR.
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    INDIAN GIRL'S FATE.
    353 2 Funeral Pyre Suttee. SENTENCE ON MEN WHO TRICKED HER. The Judicial Committee ■>! the Pmy U nr.l. »e— itiat '.he Lord CbMedjor. Canon, ami Sir Cha Irs Sargant. -missed the petition of ten Hindus MBIn. f»r sprcii.l leave to appeal agains. enU-nces of ri«O*OUl im.)r -isom,. various
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    BOMBING PRACTICE.
    96 2 The Ute of Oummy Missiles Advocated. i.cmtlon. Feb. 21. ■Mgntlnn thai dwnmjr bombs shout-. 1 b:> used in aerial bombing practic" made by Major ;i.., l -:>li lu l in the Howe of Commons while asking v.hy live bombr were iiscl v.lun the disaster occuvved at Peshawar. Earl
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    AGRICULTURE IN THE TROPICS.
    382 2 Work of the Imperial College. The baportMKC of ti->|>:i.il agriculture and the reccf.ity of developing the tivpi-l cal colonies ffH OM 0* fte results em- 1 phasised by the War. This is one of the .ai.i. oU r.iaile in I ihe Report ol the iTv.pcr'.il College
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    75 2 Tnagka Abdul second son of the Recent o" Kedah, has returned to :;?dah iftei studying In England. Me nnisnoo up at the Royal Military College at Sandhurst and will probably be attacne<i to Uu police dr»8rtimnt. Tungku Uzaii, the eldest son. who has also completed his tudief, is serrtag for
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    EXECUTIONER SHOT DEAD.
    148 2 I Man Who Electrocuted 140 Murderers. New York, Feb. 24. Mystery surrounds the death of Mr. John W. Hulbert, ex-State executioner, who has electrocuted 140 murderers. He was found shot dead in the cellar of his house on Feb. 22. The police authorities! are not certain whether
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    SECRETARY CHARGED.
    259 2 Alleged Non-Payment Of Bet. A young man named J. SSamara•xeera, employed at Mes n m J o K0 p 0^4 he had taken with the accused. Complainant said that he was a member of the Ceylon Race Critic Club. y\ He had on Feb. 23, Uken an all-on
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    PARIS MURDER RIDDLE.
    239 2 Secret Service. MAN WHO DREADED REPRISALS. Paris is pu:'.zied iiy a murder lr.ysteiy r.f the type associated with crook novels. The body of a Belgian named De Lattre was found in the Bois dv Boulogne. There were indications of inuriln- and robbery. Delattrc had failed at the
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    18 2 The Singapore Recreation Club is organising a dance to be held at the Drill Hall on April 5.
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    32 2 The annual general meeting of the Singapore Diocesan Association is to be held in St. Andrew's School Hall on Wednesday, March 20. at 5.30 p.m.. when the Bishop of Singapore will preside.
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      126 2 W/etroleHahn |^^ite FOR THE HAIR xlSif I -lk^ or kdlet, P6trole Hahn facilitates waving and permits I II ifil l^ c most c e B* nt coiffara- For men it prevents falling I rUßOi.L[|nflF I- fpa hjn due to fatigue or constant overstrain. For children l r! ww'^Jnw*" ■§iff it
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      239 2 f They have ma?!r tIMSr way by the way they BOUNDER'S HEAVY OIL MARINE ENGINES Are hailt to meet the exacting conditions as required in OPERATION.-Simple, Economical Easy. MaU rial CONSTRUCTION*— Rugged and of the I-inest »m FOR PARTICULARS, APPLY r r rv UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED SINGAPORE I If)\X%M6 T
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    IS ATHLETIC GENIUS TRANSMITTED?
    934 3 IIKRKDITY 1\ GAMES. Early Statistics Not Available. FORCK OF INSTINCT. ab m-h as this is intensely i: -tiilcnt of athlct:c A: the MIM lime, writes Mr. <:. M. IUui.r in the Morning Post, it with difficulties, ami the proverb i.-hintr in when angels most wisely refrata
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    WORK FOR MANY MINERS.
    549 3 Strange Position in South Wales. The startling disclosure wa.-; made in Cardiff in mail week that work which had awaited some 2.000. miners at Nine Mil" I Poini, Monmouth. had been applied for by fewer than .>0 men. This fad is all the more remarkable in
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    EX-CHAMPION'S DEBTS.
    273 3 £18,000 in Allowances To Relatives. I A deficiency of £22.67!) was admitted by I Mr. Edward Albert I.asaen, ex-English amateur poll' champion, and former holder of tho Yorkshire amateur title, at his public examination in bankruptcy at He was described as a yarn merchant, formerly carrying on business
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    AGE AND HONESTY.
    169 3 Fashion's Trap for Railway II Clerks. A new problem for railway booking clerks, according to a correspondent of tlu> IG.W.R. Magazine, is raised by the facility, recently introduced, by which children lip to the age of 14 are granted half fares. Whilst in the case of males,"
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    CITY INVESTMENT CLUBS.
    445 3 Small Investors. CLERKS AND GIRL TYPISTS. The U ipaealator has M arrim! in the City, says a Iomion paper. Moreover, he i° playing a not unimportant part in share j movements. Obviously one man with £5 j cannot do very much in speculation, but I several hundred
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      120 3 0T (SZ£t*OX)C 1 '^t^r^H^sS^^'^^lffllis} THE DISTILLERS AGENCY. LTD.. Edinburgh. Scotland. i~^Ets=gfiE=£g^ give you the greatest possible num- >. '^L-^SSk^W»BI r°^ < l u c Positive starts and 'tiS^^^S^Bj^P uninterrupted, brilliant illumination j~3£aßTrT?^isH the B^ eateB t possible number of '■^fs^Ks9~^m^M ll0 V rs TlnT In other words MAXIMUM t' ■'SHfcS^Sfllß
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      168 3 .y.t Get a Car k&jk' or your Leave -l^* *irw ON THE BEST TERMS f^' «'"T=gffjg5_.- '■^■■■F' fcc:i.-'i hxleiuled IM..H- -i 3 Smm^^^^^^ s Krcc Ctrjjjln^ 1 w^^ C<il pacM .1 .id rip. 1" all |-.nts ll ..-I pl.vr. ram »wi Kwcur. Of tlAsr mniiiMii l@gf@Cars sr.'n.TL UUVtCWin A-.,s,in I
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      499 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAti LINES (Incorporated in Kr.gland) MAIL AND I'ASSEN'CKR AND CARGO SERVICES. peninsii.au and OsUBRTAL s.n. Co. LNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore isS NALDF.RA lfi.loo gj*. KARMALA SUOO Mar.
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      523 4 Shipping Announcements (NIPPON VISION KAISHA) TO LONDON Haptea, Maratilli Antwerp and V*M*h rmaag* Liue Sail M.: lil.ill MARU ll.i'OH Mar. 14 IS .lAKOZAKI HARU VJ.-IOii y.av. 'M 29 HAKUSAN MAKU 10.000 Api. 11 VI KITANO MAKC 8,000 Api. 2:, 2i> IIAKL'NA MARU 1OJ00 ii.. 9 ID KAI ii HARU «,0C0
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      511 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) rOI BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MF.LUOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND TIH'KKDAY ISLAND Ranlaf monthly sailing* by the well:.:..uj, steamer MARF.L!..'. (7.875 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,512 tons'. The s.s. UARF.LI.A is one of the largvs: and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins
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      575 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAV. CO. OF BATAVIA) (iMMfCMtad in Holland) Under contract with tb« KCTHKRLANM INl'IAX GOVKKNMF.NT TeWpl.one No. 3640, with sub-connections Passage, Knight, rriinshipmc:-.t Marine Representative for Singapore anil Strait« Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau nee of charge. Apply K.P.M. T jurist Office. VAN 1.1NSCHOTKN March
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      539 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LIKE THE OCEAN STEAM SHU 1 CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Ei-.K'-in-l REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON KUS TERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWthl", HAMBUBG AND BREMEN— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AN GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YOHK AN BALTIMORE, WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON
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      519 4 THE S.A&. STEAM NAV. CO., LTD. (Iamrp*rated la Biaa) W'.KuL i:>\. i INU SKRV I< K. K->r Kretay, Trvngganu, Kelantan Bangnara, TUupin, PuUni, 1. 1. on. Sichon, babdon, Kohaamui, Langiuan, < humpun anl Bangkok. Am w.l Departure MAI. INI Mar. II Mar. is PKACHATIPOK Mar. 18 Mar. SI DDHADIU Ma..
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      533 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCXNiUL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINK FASSKNfiER AND FREIGHT SKRVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWAKDB To Hone Kong, Shanghai and Japaa Due Spore it. CITY OF DELHI Mar. 1U s.. CITY OF GLASGOW Apl. 10 a*. '.'ITY OF MOBILK May
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      449 5 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LTNE -WAMKkUAN MAIL LINE rjhj pr ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE Prom SINGAPORE and PKNANG Tia COLOMBO, SUEZ. PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES. GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK aad BOSTON Arrive Le»v« Leave S'pore S'pore Penang IRKS, i \KliH I) Mar. 18 Mar. 21 Mar. 23 I'RKS. JOHNSON Apr. 1 Apr.
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      503 5 I DUTCH MAILS Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland and Rotterdam Lloyd EKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO G o> Amsterdam Southampton Marseilles Rotterdam Tonnage S'porr Prinses Juliana 8,100 S M V Mar a Tambora 6,600 K.L Mar' U P. C. Hooft 14.U00 S.M.N. ttmt Indmpocra 12,001) K.L. Mar -i. Kon. der Ned.
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      356 5 Iways specify "GOLD LEAF" Brand. Rtfust worthless imitatiuns. OF ALL (.ROCEKS. Sole Agents A. Bartholomeusz, Ltd., •I- A. RAFFLES Ql'AY. y WHEN ON LEAVE Row Garments :tt HALF ORIGINAL COST. mm h as Brinkmu, StrfaUaad, Wa'n. etc.! etc! FROM 6 GNS., ALL NEW. CmUnUei l, u l.ilr huliun Army Officer.
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      91 5 The CJsW hllmj you have* always wanted IK now possible. A KODALITE will enable you to makr moviitK i>i<tures at night, in the house or outside, with a CINE-10DAK fl9 te THE SPEED CAMERA. KODAK LIMITED (Incorporated la England) SINGAPORE. TO LET New Offices at Rotterdam Building No. 37 and
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      292 6 Pavilicn Theatre Commencing TUESDAY, MARCH 12 BEAU SABREUR U The Answer to BEAU GESTE Story by Sir PERCIVAL WREN WITH GARY COOPER EVELYN BREIiT NOAH BEERY WILI lAM POWELL. Again the thrill and excitement in t'uc Kreach Foreign I.ei;ion. ROMANCE ACTION THUILLS ADVENTURE \jrfZtZl2r I- It's Paramount Picture '%O^^2' £?lJz2*&
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      572 6 THE EYE CLINIC 175, SELEGIE ROAD. TREATMENT GIVEN TO THE POOR. Those 6361. GAIETY CINEMA SURIISaITiEATRf/ Junction Albert and Kcncoulen Street*. < .North Moo* Koad. 'Phono No. M At 9 p.m. At 9 p.m. Charming MARIE PREVOST DANGEROUS PATHS In her most Charminif Comedy 1 THE RUSH HOUR A delightful.
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      248 6 TO4UGUT DOLORES COSTELLO IN GLORIOUS BETSY It's A Master Picture from AUSTRALASIAN FILMS (EAST), LTD. The Sign of Consistency. ALHAMBRA 16 MAtiCH 16 Hilarity Programme SAMMY COHEN in PLASTERED IN PARIS A roaring riotMM Rhapsody of Rifts with the Riffs. NONE BUT THE BRAVE A joyous sparkling comedy with many
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      475 6 THE SZE HAI TONG BANKING AND INSURANCE CO., LTD. SIM KMENT BI THE SZE HAI TONG BANKING AND INSURANC i: CO., \:\:>.. as ;u DECEMBER 1928. The ihart cap!) 92,000,000 divided in:.. gll.l-IMI Mh h. alii to the d nount i.i $100 been mu'U- undci 'a the na- in: received.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    208 7 Tkandajr, .March 7. Ships BtaaajaMa 1i,,. Wlarvaa or expected In arrive. Entrance Kaat Wharf SomerseUUn KKPPKL HARBOUR. Pmteoi No. 2. The < VolMlla, Bun K a, i. Mul, a, a. Oil Wharf Nil Coal Wharf D y. 1 I.-SKI.S IN DRV DOCKS. i'arrar. in LiBKhoten Vi< i
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    113 7 1 o-dajr. Treacgaaa (Cadypao) lu. I wt-r Siam ML npUgM) 2 p.m. S. i.th.rn .inil Wratern lndi» .3 p.m. Upper ll'jrma. North and E»5t India 1 p.m. > .>r.i|>icirnc) 3 p.m. To-morrow. Itl 'iVi- I v 'un-.»tra, SouthBonws, Celebes, Moluccas, Tiiuor Dilly texM alia I 8 a.m.
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      LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
      562 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Report. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s weekly re>"tt. dated Mar. i. state": During the period under review the tendency of the tin marl:et has been lightly easier, although according to IOBdoB advices there has been some revival in consumers' demand. The market r>
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      TAPAH RUBBER ESTATES.
      276 7 Dividend of Ten Per Cent. Proposed. I The rf-nort of the directors of the TaDP.h ■nbtr Estates, U4_ for the year ended Pec. 3!. stats* that UM net protit for the |»137^(».06 tor Un »*»vt*tu year) to which" added tin sum of 516.!>22.80 !>rouKbt rorwmrd from Imst
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      SHIPPING NOTES.
      115 7 Mooring l.uoys in Johore Straits. A preliminary notice issued by the Master Attendant states that a number iof small mooring buoys arc to be esta- blished in the eastern portion of the Johore Strait during March and April. Vessels are warned to avoid this area. Position within a
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      220 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, Mar. 7. On London, Bank 4 m/§ i!/3 20/32 Demand 2/3 2C/:i2 Private 3 m. credit 2/4 7 16 On New York, Demand 61. 1 IG Private S»O U 58 On Fmnce. Bank T.r. 1131 On India, Bank T.T. 15:", On doag Kou, Bank T.T. 11% n.< On
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      SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCN.
      63 7 Tone of Markc I— 'Stagnant. Latest Cable Lon-lon Spot Sheet 12 v ,d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet (i. cents 25% per lb. R.S.S. equal to Standnnl Q.C.F. Standard R.S.S. on Tender Spot March .■u.r'i .1 JDly-8*pL Ott.-Dct. Buyers II MM tt« 4614
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        MINING.
        446 7 issue Val. Pd. £1 £1 Asai.i Kumbang £l fl Banerin Tin 1 1 Eatanit Pndang 1 1 Batu Caves 1 1 Bukit AranR £1 £1 Burma!) V.iUy £1 £1 ChcndvriariK £1 11 Kastcrr. Siam £1 £1 Haad Yai 1 1 Hiiam Tin i 1 Hone ratt £1 £1 Huey
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        GENERAL.
        226 7 MM Pd. Buyers Scllen 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefi. 2.07V4 2.12% 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 2.45 2.55 xd. 1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco G.2.6 fi.7.6 Canadian Eagle 11/- 12'1 1 Central Engine 0.70 0.80 xd. 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.60 0.63 0s. 10s. Duff Development 11/- 12/- 8d.
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        114 7 J. Eng. 6 p.c. U26.500 Norn. >"pore Cold Storare 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 101 103 ci. Singapore Municipal i, p c of 1901 red. 1930 t1.878.000 par 6% prem. iincapore Municipal 4tt p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,(100 95 par. Jingaporc Municipal 4V4 p.-.
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        387 7 Frascr and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. Ulonl.y ($O Llur (iajali ($1) i. llitum ($1) L Kuning (Jl) mi. Malay ($2) l. .Molek (*1) L l'anaa ($5) lalt,-ownie ($1) lassett (|1) Imu-ns <S>> Irunci (*5) I. Jelutong ($1) I. Katil (*1) iukit K. B. ill) Kcpuni; <$1)
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      39 7 From Europe (London mails despatched on Feb. 14) by Naldera, due at Penang 10 n m tn-dav From China and Japan, by Penan* Maru, due at Singapore to-morrow. From Holland, by Indrapoera, diK' id Singapore to-morrow morning.
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      MAILS FOR EUROPE.
      36 7 l*ft Arrd. B>' S pore London t fhnm J «n EHenga Jan. 31 Feb. 26 Ti»rim»i F,h. 1 F«h. 2R UU^'J"!'! ::>•>'■ f>J>. R Mar. ■S5 X.1.. 7'Kr! 4 U'Artaynan tVb. 7 Mar. 4
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      RUBBER RETURNS.
      77 7 Anglo-Johorc Con. 38,000 lb. Ayer Run ing.— 9o,ooo lb. lladi'K. 22,900 lb. R "£f r '2j! 61 P b uee IWSO lb B«S,Crt BoJ-no7^46 000 lb. Benta Rubber.— 33,l3V lb. 8ir.tan.— 42.451 lb. Bradwull.— ll,Boo lb. Hukit Palon*.— l4,ooo lb. C hersom-5e.— 65,«00 lb. Chulsa'-c'uooib"'-Consolidated Malay- 91. 400
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      SHARE MARKET REPORT.
      123 7 Macphail and Co., Ltd. Singapore, Mar. 7. Rubber. Local 14 i cents per Ib. Market Steady. Rubbers. Firm. New Scudnis 2.S7 1 "iT I!aytor» K.7S-'J.2fi, Mulnku I'indas 1.V2 Ayer Moleks 2.30-2.40, Brogns l.:ir,.|. i,i Katils 1.05-I.l] Puggon 1.05-1.11), Buki Jelotongs 1.06tt-lJ3tti Semanggols l.C>7'1.7*, Allenbys 2.30-2.50. Eaodoagl .!.:.n..:7.-.
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      LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
      88 7 The Pinsaporo Charal-er of C"mme.-cr Rubber Association h«-l<l Ita M<th auction on M»r. C, when there vas calalocur.! 2 221,0T^ lh. or raiJS tons offered 1,7C7,(;04 lb. o> 7M).1l tons mM l.i:;».2!>» lb. or 6 12.54 ton;.. Spot London os. i2 r s.|. I'khks ki:ai.isi;i>. |.-iM...|| BOMfe«4
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      RUBBER PRICES.
      59 7 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc. New York, send us the following ca!>lo. dated Mar. (i, their quotations being ir gold dollar cents closing bid prices Rubber Exchange illw to-day 1.15U March 25.70, April 2<i.00, May 2fi.:!;i. June 26.40, July 26.50, August 2'J.fiO, September 2ii.70, October 20.70, November To-day's
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      HILL STATION RECORDS.
      38 7 Records fur seven days ending mi.lnijthi Sctnrday, March 2 1 iVnai-.K Hill (2.1(10 ft. 1, ay. temp. 71.33 F. eraporaUon .423 Inchon, rainfall 1.171 inchefaiplni Rill (BJMM ft), tamp. Tl.r;. naporailaa inehat, rainfall 1.G4 inche-
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      EXCHANGES.
      77 7 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rucl.y Mar. 6. Foreign exchange! are Amsterdam V2.ll',. Athens ;i".i, Berlin 211.43 Bombay Is. 5 31-32d., Brussels iM.MS'i, Bucharest 816'a. Buenos Airus 47 5-16, Copenhagen lS^OVi, Geneva 25.23, HelsinRfors M%, HonK Konjr 2s. OUd., Kohe Is. 0 lB-lSd., Lisbon Ht'JVi. Madrid UM\k, Milan M.6TVi, New York
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      224 7 CRAHAM I)K Ii()NI)y.-On March 8, tUB at Kuula l.inawui. Richard Graham A.L.A.A., to Gladys, widow of Cuunt I'icrr (le li, >. The joint wedding of the Misses Stella an Ei.a, daughters of Mr. end Mrs. ArahaK Sarkies, of Penan* and Singapore, will •dnuiiMd at iHl- st. Gaorft'i church. IViianic, on
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      659 7 I.ATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified AdvN.. s<e pai;e Hi. WANTS. FOR BALE. ETC. rO UCT, I and l-A. KatnVs Pla.v. Entry om Jim.' I. Apply M.vvt Brothers. TO LET. shops in the C.rosvenor Building, om May 1. Apply to Stephens. I'aul 10. (Ip) TO LBT, furnished room in town, electric ;ht.
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      214 7 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. ThnrMfiv. Nafcft 7 II. W. <■:■.; 7.2. n.Bl p.m., «.D. Pygmalion." Victoria p.m. Triiii- March I .1. W. R ri.tr... 7..-,. 10.1R p.m., 7.3. til II'. Juliana) closes mall (Marella) closes 8 ».m. l mail tloscs 8 a.m., Mrij. Con. Sir C. P. V:m II II.
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      48 7 METEOROLOGICAL RKPORT. Kandjintr Kcrhau Station. (Bj Courteny of Government Health Office.: For the 24 Hourn ending: at Midnight on March li. Mian shade temperature 78J 1 .s:in radiation 1..11 ..1 r y.ian n'l. humidity (par cant.) 71) .Mean ■beotata bamidity (Millibar Evaporation (inchei) .061 Kaiijfall (inches 1 nil
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MARCH 7. CULT OF THE "SHOCKER."
    1044 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MARCH 7. CULT OF THE SHOCKER." The European resident in the tropics has many methods of beguiling his leisure hours, but perhaps none of them is so popular or so widespread as the reading of what has been described, not ineptly, as Thick-Ear Fiction. The
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    A SCIENTIST LOOKS AT THE FUTURE.
    1243 8 What Our Children's Children May See. (By Sir Oliver Lodge.) The world 13 progressing at such a rapid pace that it is impossible to predict with any degree of certainty the developments of the future. Who can say that a hundred years hence life
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    294 8 The Hon. Mr. M. B. Shelley, the Treasurer, Straits Settlements, is leaving for Home by the Macedonia to-morrow. Mr. John B. Ingle, managing director of the Goodyear Orient Co., returned to Singapore from Manila by the Dollar liner Ruth Alexander this week. Lady Murison, wife of the
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    851 8 THE RUBBER MERGER. The circles in which rubber shares are bought and sold will be highly interested in the details of the proposed big merger of estates which wo are able to give in another column of this issue. It denotes a definite move in a
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    MALAYAN RUBBER MERGER.
    1092 9 Four Companies May Join Forces. CONN EM Alt A UNITED. Allenby, Balgownie And Kundonj? Concerned. We are able to announce to-day the proposed amalgamation of four leading rubber comnar.ies in Malaya, the conclusion of which will form one of the biggest combines of its kind in the
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    MEXICAN REBELS CHECKED.
    130 9 Foreign Property Respected. Mexico City, Mar. 6. The tide of battle has turned in favour of the Government. A communique states that Federal troops have retaken Monterey and are confident of recapturing Vera Cruz in three days. The Government announces that General Escobar, the rebel commander, has
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    AIR TRANSPORT.
    162 9 Big Developments in New York. New York, Mar. 6. The sensational developments in air transportation plans which occurred yesterday reminded the older Wall Street frequenters of the early days of railway development. Following the announcement of the formation of a $35,000,000 aviation holding company to acquire a number
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    MALTESE DISPUTE.
    113 9 An Application to The Vatican. Rugby, Mar. 6. In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Amery, the Dominions Secretary, stated that the Government, at the instance of the Maltese authorities, had instructed the British Minister at the Vatican to approach the Holy See with a request that an
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    TRADE WITH RUSSIA.
    64 9 British Delegation's Visit. London, Mar. 6. A British trade delegation will leave for Russia on the 25th inst.. representing 160 prominent firms. Mr. Douglas Hamilton, president of the Bradford Chamber of Commerce, will represent the woollen industry. It was stated at a meeting held to-day that the
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    THE PEKING LEGATION.
    34 9 London, Mar. G. Mr. Maurice Ingram, of the Foreign Office, has been appointed Counsellor of the British Legation in Peking, and leaws England this week to take up his appointment. Reuter.
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    MINORITIES DEBATE AT GENEVA.
    553 9 Proposed Changes. SIR A. CHAMBERLAIN'S VIEWS. Rugby, Mar. 6. The proposal by Senator Dandurand of Canada, to modify the procedure re garding petitions from minorities wai discussed by the League of Nationi Council to-day. Mr. Dandurand proposed that in future petitions should be deal! with by
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    A MOTOR PIONEER.
    60 9 Sad Death of Mr. David Buick. Detroit, Mar. 6. The death has occurred at the age of 74 of Mr. David Buick, the pioneer motor-car builder. He lost two fortune: and spent his last years in poverty, livin;.' in a shabby flat, while outside passco thousands of
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    COMMUNIST PLAY.
    71 9 Performance Banned In Berlin. Berlin, Mar. 6. On the ground that public performance would endanger law and order, the I'resident and the Police have prohibited pro duction of the Communist play ThreeAct Dictatorship of the Future," originally entitled Poison Gas over Berlin.' The play was performed yesterday evening
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    COTTON AMALGAMATION.
    42 9 London, Mar. 6. The Manchester Guardian states that three companies in the Rochdale district have been valued for the purpose of the amalgamation of a number of independent mills controlling 3,000,000 spindles but negotiations have not proceeded far yet. Reuter.
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    63 9 A Hailam clerk employed by a local Chinese printing press was arrested at Kuala Lumpur yesterday for attempting to cheat the Chartered Bank in respect of $100 by the presentation of a cancelled F.M.S. 6 per cent. War Bond. The accused explained to the police that he was asked by
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    THE PROGRESS OF SIAM.
    224 9 His Majesty's Speech. FINANCES FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Mar. 6. The King's speech delivered during the Coronation anniversary ceremonies was publicly issued to-day. His Majesty refers to the increased wellbeing of the people in the provinces and says it has been decided
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    SPORT ENTENTE.
    136 9 Club to be Formed In London. Rugby, Mar. 6. An International Sportsman's Club is to be established in London in the spring with headquarters in Grosvenor House, Park Lane. The club owes its foundation to a remark of the Prince of Wales The best friendship, whether individual or
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    FORGED TREATY.
    95 9 Accused Man Released From Prison. Brussels, Mar. 6. Heine, the Activist who admitted forcing the alleged Franco-Belgian military treaty, has been released on the order of the examining magistrate in accordance with the application of the Public Prosecutor. It is semi-officially stated that the charge of passport forgery
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    BAD-SPELLING FINES.
    105 9 Inspectors See That Turks Know their Names. Spelling officers are being sent round Constantinople by the municipal authorities to correct wrongly spelt names and words on new shop and office signs which have been put up since the introduction of the Latin alphabet. They are armed with the
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    BIG RUBBER LOSS.
    75 9 Twakow Disappears With Valuable Cargo. The Malayan police are investigating hr disappearance of a twakow with 37,570 lb. of rubber on board. The craft (No. 1,011) left Bukit Pulai Estate, South Johore, on Feb. 2 for Singapore, and since then all trace of her has been lost.
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    37 9 Flight-Lieut. S. H. Gaskoll, instructor to the Singapore Flying Club, is leaving for Home to-morrow by the Macedonia, having completed the period of six months for which it was arranged he should be attached to the club.
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    61 9 Mohamed Pasha, a Turk, was charged at Penang yesterday with entering the Colony without a valid passport or certificate of nationality. Insp. Lucey said the accused came from Moulmein stating he was an Indian. Later he was seen going about the street in a uniform begging alms. Accused was sent
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    MR. BALDWIN AND THE MINERS.
    383 9 Reply to Executive's Suggestions. Rugby, Mar. 6. The joint report of yesterday's interview between the Prime Minister, who was accompanied by other Ministers, and the executive of the Miners' Federation is officially issued. Mr. Herbert Smith, the president of the Miners' Federation, emphasised the low
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    SIR J. DENISON-PENDER
    98 9 Death of Cable Co. Chairman. London, Mar. 6. The death has occurred of Sir John Denison Demson-Pender, G.B.E., K.C.M.G., chairman of the Eastern and other Associated Cable Companies. Reuter. Sir John Denison-Pendcr, who was in his seventy-fourth year, was chairman of the Eastern and other Associated Cable
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    LONG-DISTANCE FLIGHT.
    47 9 Suspended by French Air Ministry. Paris, Mar. 6. The Air Minister has again suspended authorisation for long-distance flights, and consequently the flights proposed b., Capt. Costes, Capt. Wc'ss, Capt. Girier. ('apt. Challes, Capt. Rignot, Lieut. Paris and the brothers Arrachart have been postponed indefinitely. Reuter.
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    PAILLARD AND LEBRIX.
    103 9 Airmen Warmly Welcomed In Bangkok. The French aviators, Paillard and Lebrix, who crashed near Rangoon during a flight from France to Indo-China, arrived at Bangkok on Tuesday evening by train from Prai. Our correspondent wires that they were met by a large number of the French community
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    THE KING'S GOOD DAY.
    25 9 Rugby, Mar. 6. The King passed another good day. The weather was much warmer and the sun shone brilliantly. British Wireless.
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    DE VALERA RELEASED.
    26 9 London, Mar. 6. De Valera, who was arrested on entering Ulster, has been released and placed on a train bound for Dublin. Reuter.
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    79 9 Hong Kong papers record the sudden death on Feb. 28 of Mr. H. P. White, a director of many companies including the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and chairman and senior steward ot' the Jockey Club. He was 67 years of age and came out East as a young
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    CIVIL WAR THREAT IN CHINA.
    444 9 Kwangsi's Hostility To Chiang Kai-shek. ARMIES MOBILISING. Nanking Railway Traffic Suspended. Shanghai, Mar. 6. Chinese official circle!; consider that a tense situation is existing in the Nanking Government in connection with the socalled Kwangsi clique, and a very serious shadow of war is hanging over
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    CHINA'S NAVY.
    85 9 Request for Assistance Td Britain. London, Mar. 7. Comdr. Barr, of the Chinese Navy, is visiting London on a secret mission oi) behalf of the Chinese Government. Ao cording to the Daily Express, he ap« proached the 3Titish Government with m request for the loan to China of
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    ADELPHI HOTEL.
    114 9 Mr. H. H. Willies Sells His Interests. Mr. H. H. Willies, the managing director of the Adelphi Hotel, Singapore, and the chief shareholder in the company, has disposed of his interests and left for home to-day by the Ruth Alexander. The new purchasers are represented by Mr. A.
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    BRITAIN AND PERSIA.
    15 9 Teheran, Mar. 6. Negotiations arc proceeding for an Anglo-Persian Trade Treaty. TransOcean.
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    16 9 Dr. Pinthu Sai, of the Siamese Legation in Tokio, arrived at Singapore by the Ruth Alexander.
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    43 9 The Right Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved the appointment of Dr. Harold Augustin Tcmpany to be Director of Agriculture, Straits Settlements and F. M. S. Dr. Tempany reported his arrival and assumed duty with effect from Feb. 22.
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    CASE OF MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE.
    277 10 Theories Advanced At Assize Court. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pcnang, Mar. 7. IVmiiar medical features appear to be ed with a case from the bindings -.ling at the Assizes. rami) estate cooliw are charged v. ith culpable homicide not amounting to murder bjr caaaiag the death
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    LABOUR RECRUITING.
    125 10 I'osiimn in the Madras Presidency. [tecruitinj i..;- ban gwraHy resumed Pi my, but the following loaed to icciuitinii owing to I Cuddapah, PsrodEUjarapMt, .Jammalaand Siddhavattam Chinjtlepet, aram. Saidapet, Sriperumbudur, i lur and nfadnrantakain in Kurnool KuiT.ool, KoilUuntla, and Sinivci Parlakimidi and Atiy.akin. Gadar, bin and Uriayagiri Gooty and
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    FIRE TRAGEDY.
    376 10 Grin Sensation In Shanghai. Shanghai, FcK K. A tnurk &QIJ ha* baea unfolded in the count of the investigation of the death of Ml John Clausing, who was burned >.n oVnth in the eaviy hours of yesterday morning. \vith her husband, an officer in the Marines, h" had
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    SINGAPORE ASSIZES.
    711 10 Malays Thanked For Helping Police. In two cases heard at the Singapore Assizes yesterday it was stated that Malays had assisted the police in arresting Chinese ratters. After bearing iastinc over six tours Tong Sane, !.<>" Hua Eng ami Wan Ka .1 Choon wore found guilty on chaiiri
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    EX-SERVICE WOMEN.
    108 10 Singapore Section Social Events. I The members of the women's section Ex-Service Association of Malaya have arranged an American mixed doubles tournament, which will be held at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club on April fi. Six courts will be available. Members who wish to play arc asked to
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    17 10 Next Sunday there will be holy communion and sermon at H.M. Naval Ba*;, Seletar, at RMI a.m.
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    19 10 Mr. Ascoli, of Dunlop Plantations, Ltd., has arrived in Malacca from London, and is staying with Mr. G. Wiseman.
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    22 10 Mr. A. R. Nizam will deliver a lecture on University Life in America at the Indian Association on Friday, at 8 p.m.
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    21 10 Flight-Lieut. L. Wanless O'Gowan, who is attached to the Royal Air Force in Shanghai, has arrived in Singapore on ?hort leave.
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    24 10 A Chinese fell from a moving trolley-r-u.- in Cecil Street at 7.20 p-m. yesterday and he was taken to hospital in an unconscious condition.
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    19 10 The F.M.S. Railways announce that [travellers over week-ends should enquire |of siut i»n masters regarding cheap re-turn week-end tickets.
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    FORMER CONSTABLE CHARGED.
    143 10 Sequel to Alleged Impersonation. In consequence of an alleged act of impersonation of an officer of the Labour Office, an Indian tpolkw constable finds him=elf in a serious position. A Tamil woman whom, it is alleged, he \v;:s taking to tba Ubour Office in :> motor-car under
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    O.C.P.D. FINED.
    194 10 Peculiar Case at Kuala Lipis. On Monday, reports the Malay Mail, Mr. J. Birch, until recently O.C.P.D., Kuala Lipis, was charged at the local Police Court before Mr. E. Jago under Sections .'■21 and 355 of the Penal Code (wrongfully confining any person ami assault or criminal fom
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    POLICE DECEIVED.
    100 10 Bogus Burglary in Chinese: Shop. In the Penang Police Court yesteidrtTI a Chinese named Toh Scan Ghee was coiivicled and fined $100 or six week* imprisonment for giving false information to the police. Insp. Livingstone said the accused, who was a general Roods merchant, came and reported that
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    A DECEPTIVE COW.
    357 10 Indian Owner and Unexpected Calf. It was the deceptive appearance of a cow in calf that M to the appearance of two Indians in the Second Police Court yettenUy. Rangasamy, a few days after he had sold the cow, discovered that it had calved. He then went
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    70 10 The liner Franconia which is making a trip around the world with sevcr.Vi hundred passengers aboard is due at Penang on Sunday- Among those travelling on her is the Bishop of Rochester, New York. Dr. Leonard, who is acting as the ship's chaplain, is regarded as one of the ablest
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    ELEPHANTS RAID COOLIE CAMP.
    273 10 Terrifying Experience In Negri Semhilan. A mamlor and eight coolies of the Topographical Survey Department had a most unusual anil terrifying experience l:.st Monday !i »;ht. writes a Kuala Pilah wmdcnt of the M.U.iy Mail under date Mar '2. They wen surveying to the west of
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    HEALTH OF K.L.
    382 10 Anti-Malaria Measures Discussed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. C. The most important, subject discussed at to-day's meeting of the Sanitary Board was tfaa exp< :uliturc incurred in antiraalaria measures in the town. The Hialth Officer, Dr. Victor*, brought. to the no-ice of the Board a
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    97 10 The favourite- artist Dolores Costello is the star in Glorious Betsy," an entertaining picture now being shown at the I'avi'.ion. Danjrerous Paths,*' with Harry, Peel, and Bo'i Your Old Man," starring W. C. Fields, is being shown in the second iftnHM at the Surina. The Mayfair Four, consisting
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    23 10 A Malayalee was severely injured in collision with a motor-car in Bukit Timah Road yesterday afternoon. He was taken hospital in an ambulance.
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    30 10 The- Chief Secretary to Government. F.M.S.. has appointed the Director of Agriculture. Straits Settlements and F M.S., to be Chairman of the Planters Loans Board with effect from Mar. a.
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    46 10 i-'or a little while yesterday afternoon, there was danger to a row of shophouses from burning undergrowth in Moss Road. Two engines from the Central Fire Brigade arrived and the flames were soon pjt out. The fire is believed to have been caused by spontaneous combustion.
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    50 10 The first meeting of the standing committee of the Indian Conference of Malaya, will be held at the Selangor Indian Association, 17 Scott Road, Kuala Lumpur on Mar. 17, at 10 a.m. Every Indian Association in Malaya has been iiii.i'.ml to send two dulagatie lo form the 1 •'milling "commfffWT
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    DUKE OF GLOUCESTER.
    67 10 Arriving at Penang On April 18. It is officially announced that H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester and paitv. fOTDIinff the GaiUi Mission to Japan, will arrive at PtoMtng by the MotM on Apr:! 18 and will ivflch Sin;.'.'! 1 t" c i""'"i ing of April l'O. Hi-
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    TWO DRIVERS.
    164 10 Malay Killed by Motor-but; In Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I'enang, Mar. t>. At the Assizes to-day a Chinese numeii Khoo Lau Ben .was sentenced to nine months' impri?cnme.it lor rashly driving a hire bus along Persk head and causing the death of a Malay. According to the
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    HONG KONG TRAMS.
    180 10 Competition Facilities Criticised. At the annual meeting of the Hong Kong Tramways. Ltd., Mr. B. D. V. Beith (Chairman) detailed the live factors which had contributed to the decline in the traffic receipts of the company during tne last quarter of 1988, wiin particular emphasis on the
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    EX-SERVICE MEN.
    436 10 Meeting of Malacca Association. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Mar. C. The local branch of the Ex-Services Association held their annual general meeting at M-V.C. headquarters ami had a very poor turn out, there being present only "Messrs. H. W. Ksson (President), J D. Sanderson (vice-President), W. Uilliam
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    SHAW IN CHINESE THEATRE.
    223 10 The Philanderer at The New World. Thv difficulty experienced by Ihe ■> n Bitm at the Maedona Players' vi»il ><■ Mm But hi >;citin»; English-speaking Chinese to visii ihy Victoria Theatre in any considerable numbers haa led interesting experiment which is r<> be carried »m on
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    MACDONA PLAYERS.
    384 10 Fine Production Oi" 44 Widowers' Houses. William d* Bur K li Cokam Frederick K- n Henry Trench Aim, I, I Wnlah Waiter F. W. Kr.'an R Mr. Sartorius Sti I I y [>r.-.-. tt Porter A. Clauda I 1 Blanche Sartorius Hopogooil Lickchecse A. S. Homew I Maid
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    TROUBLE AMONG INDIANS
    312 10 Magistrate Hears Complaint Of Assault. A young Indian nain ■<! K. Gnmii, living at 87-B, Owen R<.;ul, Singapore, appeared in the Second Police Court ye terday afternoon on an ■lU|llhn of hooliganism. Mr. G. Veeragoo, of S), Rangoon Road, Financial Clerk in the P.W.I). said h<knew fianni
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      MUNICIPAL TENNIS COURTS.
      478 11 Sport in Crowded Areas Of Singapore. A in w :u-.il welcome departure in Municipal policy in Biafmport is signified l>y ti,.- recommendation of the Paria ami Open Committee to cull for tenden for In all pabik perki in town* in Great Britain public eourti are now provided,
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      MISS D. AKHURST.
      87 11 Triple Win in Australian Championships. Mum I)a:>hnc Akhurst, the Ausuaii;;n j lady tennis champion, who was Feon in Malaya s. mobum ago, recently treated, recent l.v leenring a triple win in the Australian rhampioiuhip*. Shu »«n tin Ripglea, beatinc; Miss L. Biekerton (her companion in Malaya), 6
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      CRICKET.
      51 11 i4.CC. Selected to Meet S.K.C. On Sunday. l he laeM i" icp.varnt Um I .'lmm,- S.R.C. mi th.- latti 1 tonimi'mirjr 11 a.m. B. B. I'.oli. i K. Hamilton, J. L. K. Jui.,o. R. H. Laverton (eapt»)i M- I-owson, P. K. r;ink, U. H. rim!;n<y. A. Stevens and F.
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      85 11 Y.M.C.A. HOC KEY. GtalCM Draw Against Raffles' Institution. .:|-py |UM ivsultid whin Hh Y.M.C.A. im-t Um Raflka Institution on Monday, and whir, time \vp..; lalliu neither ■Me had affcetod h »<oie. 'I D-d;:} s Team. Th.- follow in^ will u-pirsent the N M.I agaiast Fort Caaaing at hockey t'l-day nn
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      YACHTING.
      40 11 kaces for Next Sunday. A Chua.- b.nal Race for CM Trophy, .Start 10.10 a.m. Club Course, handicaps, tut v per CCBt. .K;in 4 !>ir cent. li i s < i inal Rai-f fur llub Trophy Start 10 a.m. I'lub OmKM.
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      TANGLIN CLUB TENNIS.
      34 11 Tomorrow's ties M.n.s Doubles Hep. Final.— Bartley and Balmoad »a. J. s. MmM anJ J. K. Hamilton. Mixrd Doutilcs Open.— Mrs. Zjlstra and A. I: Aud«r»on it. Mr. «cd Mr*. Btnnett.
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      227 11 Famous Billiardist Coming To Malaya. Billiards i nthusiasts in Malaya will l>c interested to hear that Willie Smith considered by many to be the best of them all will visit the country from April .11 to \k.v p Arrange men ti al teinjr ma.le for him to play
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      "TOO LITTLE DEAN."
      641 11 Are Everton Exploiting Forward Tactics Considering that Everton strengthened luir championship Iwi by eloae Mason I ku< h s. the rcsi nt j'.ump insist be ur-| palatable to '.lie management says Harold I Stuart la the Sporting Life. It used to 'ic laid there was too miuh
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      SCOTTISH CUP.
      44 11 Hangers and Motherwell Fail I To Score. London, Mar. 6. I In Um fourth round game in the Scut- III sh Cum, which was postponed on Satui- II day mvin:; to l'rost, Celtic and Mother- III veil frmght a >{ualless draw. Reuter.
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      44 11 M. ilo Roma-, of Tekkah Mines, II BMt with u MrMH accident while on III hoi;.'Liark, bcini; thrown heavily owing t" II hii bom bolting. M. de Ronne's le* [II was fruiiuii'd in two places. He wasIM removed to the hospital at Batu, Gajah.l^J
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      CUP-HOLDERS BEATEN
      86 11 Battle of the Roses In Semi-Final. London, Mar. 6. The English Cup sixth round replays took plate to-day. Bolton Wanderers, who won the Cup in 1922-3 and 1925-C, defeated the holders, Blackburn Rovers, by 2—1. Huddersfleld Town beat West Bromwich Albion by 'I 1. Huddersfield were run-ners-up last
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      "PROUD PRESTON."
      70 11 Place 29 Players On Transfer List. London, Mar. G. Preston North End, one of the most Famous of English Football Clubs, which KM founded in 1880, has followed the /ad of I)erby County, and Hull City by >!a<-in(f the whole of the '1'J playt-rs on heir books on
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      LEAGUE MATCHES.
      52 11 Bradford City Score Eight Against Tranmerc. London, Mar. The follow it:g League games vtn >l<tyed to-day Third Division (Southern). Crystal Palace 2 Norwich City 1 Third Division (Northern). Jradford City 8 Tianmere R. 0 j Scottish LeaRuc (Mr. 1.). tungci's 3 St. Ji.linstene 1 li learts 1 Dundtc
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      COMMERCIAL CUP.
      328 11 Dates of Semi-Finals And! Final. The draw for the se:ui-final round of tho later-Commercial Cu;> resulted a^ follows Mar. 14 Mansfield's or Uon(j Konsr Bark vs. Robinson's. Mar. 15 United Engineers (holders) vs. A.P.C. or McAlistcr's. The final round has been fixed for Wedj nesday. Mar. 20, and
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    PASSENGERS FOR HOME.
    1049 12 Macedonia Sailing To-Morrow. I The P. and 0. Macedonia, which will sail from Singapore at 9 a.m. to-morrow, will take a very large number f passengers from Malaya. These incliule H.H. the Sultan of Johore, who is going 0:1 a tour of Europe which will last for
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    STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
    548 12 LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES FEH. 6. Par Value Company. £1 Abaco 2/ Allagar £1 Anglo-Malay £1 Ayer Kuninc H Bantrnit 2 Batanif Consolidated £1 Batu Caves £1 Batu T; K a 2 Bekoh 2/ Beranang 11' Bi-rta n Consolidated 2/ Brieh II Bidor 2/ Bikam 2/
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    83 13 The Aiw iues Refused. A cvi ii election .f I1I 1 Merton I dalen, <i A fevdi the tv. IK of whi i enahlintr thi :n to i < J'ur all Lin President, lo I y for tl Chalgrove laada, and I uld p fer four (i
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    531 14  -  "SEARCHLIGHT.") IV.— Fashion in Investment (By ilm o«nnot point ironic ling.r »t th* Huit> < u ni«rtiinK thrir MMarvMM* 10 th» fcl'fclHl u t r*ah(M Thry hMVr At vny >»ni«iipu«ilior, but it finds rxpresnion in JiffrrW ..M. Kor ,».uu« M.n b Ih. br«d■inn r Hf li »l«»v^ in
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      327 14 WHY HAVE RHEUMATISM? Drive ll Out of Your Blood by Tonic .Treatment with Dr. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS. Bmaic medical Miami is still pnoliaa o\«r the cause* of rheumatism is no sound i.ir.-on why Hlmn from this most palnfal ami loweriliK malady >hould ■■cntimie '.<■ ci.durr its pains. I'i-.. lact that
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      179 14 m ZFJf r s g/Jjh TT 1%.\ m fr J a M m r**4 tills Flies osquitoea. Moths, .I\l. 1 \l oaches. Bedbugs I id other Household Insects. [>ÜBLE STRENGTH g c R. M. HolliDgshcul Co. p Distributor! GETZ BROS. CO., (Incorporated in U.S.A.) 33, Kobinaon Road, SINGAPORE. lANCING EXCLUSIVE
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      151 16 rgETsS") IKON j "MONOPOL" STANDARD SIZE PROJECTOR Fitted with Univeisal Motor for 110/220 volts. D.C. or A.C. Sole Agents M. V. iseman Co., (Eastern) l.imifd (Incorporated in KtikImmI) 41/3, ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Stockists Australasian Films (East), Limited 22/24, ORCHARD KOAD, SINGAPORE. THE WORLD KNOWN JAZZ OUTFITS By UmWN and IXDWIG.
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      248 16 TALCUM POWDER NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. Enquiries Solicited. LEE KIM S00 40, HIGH STREET. JUST PUBLISHED' MALAYAN DOLLAR RUBBER COMPANIES_ (1929) This little book is intended to furnish as full particulars as possible regarding the financial position of the various companies concerned and for that purpose there are included in
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