The Straits Times, 22 October 1929

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    37 1 The Straits Times ESTABLISHED NKARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPIII IN MALAYA. :;< PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1929 PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 21 PA( SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1929 PRICE 10 CENTS
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      562 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES f lncorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. rNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY V GOVERNMENT. IX)NDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LOMDOM FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. tin RAWALPINDI 16.«0° gj' ,2
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      568 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON fMfic*, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam. Vessels Tonnage Du* Ball r KAMO MAR J 8,000 OcL 24 (5 KATORI MARU 10,000 Not. 7 8 ATSUTA MARU K.OOO Nov. 21 22 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Dee. 6 6 ILAKONE MARU 10,500 Dec. 19 20 SUWA
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      517 2 BURNS PHILP LINE {laeorporated in AustralUl FOB BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailing* by th* wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,876 tons) and tbe new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,512 tons). The sj. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamer* trading to Australia, Cabin*
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      670 2 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO 0E BATAVIA) {Incorporated In Holland) Under contract with th* NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 8640, with tub-connections to Passage, Freight, Transhipment Marina Depts and Manager's Desk. Representative for Singapore and Stralta Settlements of th* Official Tourists Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries
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      592 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (laeorporated in England.) REGULAR SERVICES TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMENGENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW—HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW—BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM
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      511 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD (Incorporated in Siam) BANGKOK COASTING BERVICE For Kretay, Trengganu, Kelaotan, Bangnara, Telupin, Putani, Singora, Lacon, Sichon, Bandon, Kohsamul, Langsuan, Cbumpun and Bangkok. Arrival Departure SUDDHADIB la rt Oct. S3 MALINI Oct. 27 c VALAYA Nov. :i M*t. t The steamers are fitted throughout with
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      578 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) ELLERMAN LINK PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THF UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICB OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japaa. Due Spore. s.s. CITY OF CHESTER Nov. 14 i.t. CITY OF DIIMIAM Dec. 12 s.s. CITY OF HAKKFORD Jan.
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      459 3 DOf LAM STEAMfI&IP LIKE <And AMERICAN MAIL LJNK ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE From SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang IRES. HARRISON Oct. 28 Oct. 31 Nov. 2 IRES. JOHNSON Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Nov.
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      461 3 DUTCH MAILS N.V. Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland and N.V. Rotterdamsche Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Genoa Amsterdam Southampton Marseilles Rotterdam s.s. Tabanan 6,500 R.L. Oct. 25 sj. J. P. Coen 11,000 S.M.N. Nov. 1 sj. Insulinde 10,000 R.L. Nov. 8 s.s. Prins der Ned. 8,200 S.M.N. Nov. 15! s.s.
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      562 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WAS.H. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE. Sailing for United States and Canada Points from Manila and Hong Kong San Francisco and Los Angeles. S.S. GOLDEN HIND from Manila Oct. 21 S.S. GOLDEN HIND from H.
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      300 3 Shampoo Yourself With Cuticura Soap Anoint the scalp, especially spots of dandruff and itching, if any, with Cuticura Ointment. Then shampoo with a suds of Cuticura Soap and warm water. Rinse thoroughly. A healthy scalp usually means good hair. 3tW~ Sample each Soap, Ointment and Talcum free upon request, from
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      144 3 Last Day, Oct. 31 $150,000 CASH CLEARANCE SALE NOW IN FULL SWING Smashing Prices in all Departments FRANKEST 375, VICTORIA STREET. 634 T. K. K'S TYRES 713 x 115 511.50 Tnhes «..V> 730 x 130 $17.00 i jh. 24 x 2!4 8 5.80 Tub 26 x 2\ 7.00 Tube 26
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    EX-CONVICT BURIED ALIVE.
    433 4 Publicity Stunt Ends In Tragedy. Paris, Oct. r >. Kidnapped and burled alive at Wrneuil in n grave with ehlmMJ in older to «nsur. slow death bj Btarvatk« was the fate of Marquia <!e baaaprabnt --tHan (Umnit Pasial <;i.i ex-caovtet), which ha? Jnsi been revealed in u\\
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    INDIAN C.S. EXAM.
    224 4 Successful Candidates At Open Competition. London, Sept. 25. The following persons have obtained the first forty-eight places at the recent Indian Civil Service Open competition Mr. M. J. Dean, Mr. J. B. Williams, Mr. J. B. Lnnglord, Mr. K. G. (ompton, Mr. D. S. Bakhlt-, Mr. M.
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    AN AIR YACHT.
    188 4 Cabin Where One May Smoke. Sir Scftoa Bmktr, Dinetor of C'iiil Aviation, recently wwrt by ai>- to tl-.c International Seaplane Rally ut La Bauli>, France. He was llown jver by her owner, Mr. J. T. Pitt, i: the Cutty Sark, a flying jrecht built by Saunders Roe,
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    DIGNITY OF THE RING.
    82 4 Eoxers Not Like Sides Of Beef. It is I'r.dUrnified and ungentlen.ar.ly for the inert bodies of knocked-out boxers to be tossed over the shoulders of tbtfar seconds and carried out like sides of b?ef. This, in effect, is the opinion of the Illinois State Athletic Commission,
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    FISH "CHARMED" (?) BY BAGPIPES.
    138 4 FISH "CHARMED" BY BAGPIPES. Give Themselves Up When "Music" Begins. A modern Pied Pier has been found at the Clyde coast though it isn't rodents that he lures out of their dens, but fi=h. The Pied Piper is our old friend tho Scots bagpipe player, one of whom has been
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    IN THE GARB OF HEROES.
    149 4 White Knickerbockers and Bare Legs for the Swiss. Zurich, Sept. 18. There is a drtsa reform movement in Switzeiland, and the peasantry take it very seiiously. V.'i.liam Tell, they arsrue, and all the Swiss heroes wore loose knickerbockers, while the long; trousers n:tw generally worn
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    CHILD MARRIAGE.
    78 4 Ncn-Erahmins and the New Bill. Madras, Oct. 7. A Rama-wami Mucialiar, President of the Madia:, Corporation, presiding at tht Non-Brahmin Social Conference, which is being held in conjurc'.ion with the Confederation, said that the passing of the Child Marricge Prevention Bill by tht> Legislative Assembly was a new
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    THE POPE & FRANCE.
    208 4 THE POPE FRANCE. Royalist Movement As Heresy. The Papal letter congratJUainv; Cardinal Dubois on his sacerdotal jubilea r.;ilaincd another direct b!ov by •ha V:aican against the Royalist and Nationalist Action Krancai.-.e movcmtil. wr.ich His Holiness declares must U m I)'.' ireated ;is heresy, says a messagt? fro-i Paris. The Action
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    PLANTING TEETH.
    169 4 Latest Triumph In Dentistry. Artificial teeth as firmly fixed as tlio.-si-proTided by nature is the latest achi.vr merit of dental scie-.ce. It is called transplanting teeth." and is done very much a3 a gardener tau plarts trees, except that the dentist mike- the false teeth and plants them
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    67 4 The cnanqromortu for Inspect..! ShcriJsn's traininfr i.s a ii?ntnl Mechatti" have now lx>en completed. I'.r br.s bl i -vti .■■iablishsv.ent at 21A, Avonmore P >.i-!. V V. 11 and cxpe?te<l to hrve tha il ot ho ncrwamry eqaipment in«=t<*llf d by -he •nd ol August. Tlip Malayan i'r'i-i Mnjrniirt say*
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      23 4 Mtr fliMnn'i "Trut Kirn" Cmft- Lmmk't "J*-k WM Mr n<m'j tiHmP Mr F. Mottm'i ~Snr>* Four." LrM OiautWi "Paulim." B WITH CORK TIPS
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      492 4 L Five Flashing i I Colours 1 I Your Tavourite f| p with Pressureless Touch Non-breakable Barrels J^JSk "jr^-01l modern ifncurscy in a four,- ss=:= Jl lain pan choose v. Parker DuofolJ. y-^-: U For modern ctjrlt choose tlie beau- mtt^K^^^ P t »f iii jade Green, t'.ic Lacquer-rt-d, Wj
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    GRAPPLING WITH THE RACING EVIL.
    1081 5 ALARM IN AUSTRALIA. Index of Commonwealth Prosperity. MAKING LIFE ASSURANCE UNIFORM. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Canberra, Sept. 12. Great interest has been aroused throughout Australia by the attempt of the Victorian State Government to Kiapple with thu racing evil. The enormous economic and moral injury
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    THE RIGHT TO APPEAL.
    154 5 Chetties Await Decision In Perjury Case. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpu-, Oct. M. Thare was an echo of the recent chctty motor-car case which was decided in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court about 9 month ago, when accused was discharged on ac count of the
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    SIXTH ANNIVERSARY.
    108 5 Malacca Club Entertains 200 Guests. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 20. To celebrate the sixth anniversary, a tea party was held at the Sentosa Persenangan Club, Penkalan Rama, or. Saturday. Nearly 200 guests were invit cd. and rfter tea, a group photograph was taken outside the Club
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    BRITISH MINISTERS ON TOUR.
    245 5 Preparations for Next Session. London, Sept. 20. When the Ministers apain meet Parliament they should be thoroughly conversant with the work cf their !epartments. Most of them have spent th- recess studying documents at their desks, either in Whitehall or in the country. Others have been
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    FORMER KLANG PLANTER
    76 5 Anti-Malarial Work on Conjro Border. Mr. C. R. Harrison, who retire I from Ivj manag^-rhip of Midlands Estate, Xlanpr, in 1927, h;vs obtained an intarc3ti\g appointment. H has viiltvl from Horn? for Northern tbode^ia, at the request of tiic Ross Instiutc t: r.dviro on Malaria control. His
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    HOUSE MADE OF GLASS.
    50 5 Bedroom Walls Will Be Opaque. London, Oct. 5. A leadine Paris barber is havi-p a house built and furnished entirely with glass. The bed-room walls will be opaque and every room will be -;r>und-proof. The owner's glass OP 'I will serve as his coffin after death.
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      72 5 NORMA TALMADGE USES KELVINATORS Dtatrlbntora for Malaya GETZ BROS. CO. (Inrorpnratod in U.S.A.) BALES-SERVICE ROOM, 65, ROBINSON ROAD. mr M AH! SAUSAGES!! FRESHPOOD SAUSAGE |wi Ib. 70 cts. WINDSOR SAUSAGE 70 GARLIC SAUSAGE 70 HAM and CHICKEN SAUSAGE 70 FRANKFURT SAUSAGE 15 N BLACK PUDDING SAUSAGE M WHITE PUDDING SAUSAGE
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      55 5 j r The Largest Order FOR MOTOR VEHICLES EVER CIVEN BY A RAILWAY COMPANY The Great Western Railway have recently ordered 200 MOTOR VEHICLES IN ADDITION THIS IS THEIR 19th REPEAT ORDKR. Railway Transport Demands ABSOLUTE RELIABILITY T' II 1 2 to 12 Tons fMfs^^ Particulars THORNYCROFT (SINGAPORE), LIMITED (Incorporated
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      196 5 m I WM'Ssl ISN'T SHE i j BOHNEE? i 4 FOR MOTHER BABY— < J CUKfHINE VITAMIN "D" J 1 "4" 4 Z There is Sunshine Vitamin "D" < > in Sunshine Glaxo < < > result firm flesh < sound bone no 4 digestive disorders Ask your doctor 4
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      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
      107 6 Mr. Chia Poh Heng and family beg- to thank all relatives, friends, members of the Tnnjr Soon Kok, Thong Nghee Kok, Juvenile Football Club, Tiang Choon Kok and Cheng Sim Kok who kindly attended night visit and funeral of the late Madam Tan Nya Chee and also those who
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      1421 6 SMALL ADVERTISEMENT FORM. c To The Advertising Manager, Straits Times, Cecil Street. I Please insert the following small advertisement for days i There are approximately seven words to a line and there is a flat rate charge of 25 cents pet line per insertion with A minimum of one dollar
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      901 6 MISCELLANEOUS LOST, WALKERS LOOSE LEAK BOOK, containing price listss. Finder rewarded or returning same to 23, Whiteaway Buildings. LOST, GOLD CIGARETTE CASE, on Oct. 19, between Kaflles Place and High Street. Reward offered. Apply 684, Straits Time:. THERE'S MANY A SLIP "Twixt the Cup and the Lip, but if it's
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      897 6 HOUSES, FLATS, ETC. TO LET newly built engineering shop houses off Lavender Street. Apply to Rabmin Penhas, 86, Robinson Road. TO LET, No. 49-2, Kampong Java Road, electricity and water laid on. Telephone and garage. Apply 74, Arab Street. TO LET 11, Cuscaden Road, off Orchard Road, tennis, elec, gas.
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      903 6 TENDERS TENDERS will be received at the Colonial Secretary's O«eo until noon on Oct. 2.1, 1920, for the following services for the Government Monopolies Department for the year 1930 l— (1) SUPPLY OF COPPER PANS, sixes and dimensions as desired, to he delivered at the Opium Factory, Telok Blangah Tenderer
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      848 6 PERAK TURF CLUB AUTUMN MEETING 1929. SATURDAY. WEDNESDAY SATURDAY, OCT. 19, 23 and 26, 192». Three Runs earh for Home* Class I, 3 and 4 and Ponies Clas* 1. PROGRAMMES. Available from the Secretaries of all Turf Club*. ENTRIES CLOSE at 3 p.m. on Wed:icsd:iy. Oct. U. A $5 UNLIMITED
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      787 7 TRADE MARK NOTICE li hereby (Wan thai TODDY CORPORATION, Corporation duly oi«anrofl under the Lawi el the Stair of Dcla\\:.r.-, located in ;hi city of Wilmington, County of New < and stair of Delaware. and la the City >>f Rochester, County of Monroe and State of New fork. United State*
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      300 7 SIANG LIM PARK To let shop-houses, suitable for Provision Stores, Hairdressing Saloons, etc. Very spacious and of the latest design. One bed-room. Electricity, gas and water. Rent moderate. Apply to Siong Lim Sawmill Co., 2, Syed Alwi Road. Enquiry phone 6852 or 6854. TO LET OFFICES, GODOWNS, ETC. Office in
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      229 7 THE MOST RELIABLE GRAMOPHONE TROPICAL MODEL Double spring motor, teak wood cave fattleljM in :nabot;auy colom with reliable sound box. Price $50 cash, er tafrtalmenia. SEASON CO., LTD. 11l and 1)3. NORTH RKIDOK ROAD, HIMiAPOUE. ORNAMENTAL CEMENT FLOOR_TILES MANUFACTURED BY EXPERIENCED MEN. MADE IN ALL COLOURS AND DESIGNS. LEE KIM
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      453 7 ■aW Mb^b^bb^Ll^ v?^bbß K^ JAW Hsß^ Careless Washing Spoils Children's Hair Any child can have beautiful hair healthy ami luxuriant. It is simply a matter of shampooing. Proper shampooing makes the hair soft and silky. It brings out all the real life and lustre, all the natural wave and talear,
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      373 7 gnsn#s OfJAI ITY FIRST. U^ If you require Telephone 'fJ Apparatus send for fln (U our lists. Standard qiiiiiity means your flHfc Standard jl \&T*T Tehphonesand Cables Limited tliHEr" s o:i Ko:n). Singapore PATENT CANVAS BAGS FOR PACKING RUBBER Size 19 in. x 19 in. x 24 in. PACKING CAPACITY—
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    OPIUM INQUIRY IN SINGAPORE.
    1389 8 The Chinese Attitude. EVIDENCE BEFORE THE COMMISSION. (|{> Our Chinese Correspondent.) IThe views of the Chinese correspondent, as expressed in these articles, are not neci^sarily the view <if the Straits Times. I The arrival in Malaya of the League of j Nations Commission to inquire into,
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    NAVAL BASE CONTRACT.
    43 8 M. i.:. Johnson and Phillips Limited, cable makers and ergineers, for whom Si«i?, Darby and Co. are agent:;, have obtained an order from Sir John Jaekaon lore) Ltd.. in London for u-:ir,s-f'/! men an<! switchgear for the Singapore Naval Base.
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    THE AIMS OF ROTARY.
    301 8 Proposal to Form Club In Singapore. For the purpose of bringing the Rotary movement to Singapore, Mr. James W. Davidson, arrived yesterday morning from Ipoh, accompanied by Mrs. Davidson, and Miss Marjory Davidson. Mr. Davidson who is a former vicepresident, and now Hon. General Commissioner of
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    DEATH OF OLD RESIDENT.
    118 8 Sudden Passing of Mrs. S. M. Peralta. (Frmi Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 20. The death of one of the oldest residents of Malacca occurred or. Oct. 18 when Mr. Anzlina Winifred Peralta (nee Kcun) wife of Mr. S. M. Peralta, died at Klebang. Mr*. IVra:ta
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    BIOGRAPHY OF KING GEORGE.
    297 8 The Coronation Durbar Incident Recalled. London, Sept. 20. From the cradle to his recent critical sickbed, King George's life is the subject of a further review in a new book, King George V.", by Sir George Arthur, which fulfils the author's aim of giving a frank,
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    NEW APPOINTMENTS.
    80 8 Changes in Straits Settlements Secretariat. H.E. the Officer Administering the Government has made the following! appointments, with elfect from Oct. 21 The Hon. Mr. G. Hemmant. M.C.S., T.M.G., to act as Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements. Mr. F. J. Morten, M.C.S., to act as Under Secretary. Straitl Settlements. Mr.
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    40 8 The w Presbyterian Church of St. I Andrew in Ipoh has )>;-en completed and bto be formally opened on Oct. g§. The Manse next to the new dnm h i< now occupied by the psstor, Rev. J. B. Walker. j
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    CHETTY AND DRAFT.
    281 8 Local Court Unable To Try Case. A question of jurisdiction came before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) yesterday. A Chetty who had been -harged with criminal breach of trust, in connection with a draft entrusted to him to be sent to India, appealed against the District
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    113 8 An entertainment will bo held at the Now World Thatre on Nov. 12, in aid of Poppy Day funds. A special Cinema programme will be piven at the Pavilion Cinema Theatre on Oct. 28, in aid of Poppy Day funds. Owing to the indisposition of one of the
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    50 8 Inventions privileges have been granted to Progressive Publicity Company in connection with manufacture of signs, show cards, etc., to E. F.R. Holroyd and Brceves Ltd. of Knightsbridge, London, in connection with illuminating device for glass; to R. G. Gray of Canterbury, Sydney, in connection with improvements in race starting machines.
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    RETRIAL OF FLEVO CARGO CASE.
    701 8 Echo of Local Durian Season. An appeal by the Attorney General before the CWaf Justice, Sir William Murison, in the Supreme Court against the decision of the District Judge. Mr. C H. G. Clarke, and the subsequent order for r.'.iial of the case, resulted in
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    RIFLE SHOOTING.
    227 8 Results of Tampin Branch M.V.C.B.R.A. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 10. The Tampin Branch of the M.V.CR.R.A. held a prize shoot on Saturday ami Sunday. Oct. 12 am! 13 with the following results 200 yards «U*lib:-r:ito net, (A. S. Gomes) 2)0 yards handicap, (J. R. Tanrock) .'ISO
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      59 8 IT IS OFTE\ DIFFICULT TO I QUENCH A THIRST BUT \k^ APPLIANCES Jjf ARE ALWAYS ATHIRST to QUENCH a FIRE Sole Agents Malaya |r» E N TR A I 1 Va* lengine works i™! boa 1 SINGAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPUR. ELLWOODS HELMETS INSIST ON FAMOUS ELLWOOD. J^' llilg-^g-k 10 YEARS
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      89 8 [jftgfcC^ A This CHRISTMAS— for IS^-W j^^ i the amil >'» f° r your I*^ /ff&tlflßa Friends the gift that i WlSBm on v you can v e— Your h239^s7^^T?_lvj .Make the appointment to-day and IS^^^^^CrT^OKJ solve a lot of personal gift problems. A. P. S. STUDIO Meyer Mansions, 109,
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      411 9 PAVILION p I'n»m Monday, October 21 to Sunday, October 27, at 9.15 p.m. sharp. "THE COLLEGIANS" THE LATEST PATHE GAZETTE EVE'S FILM AND EVERYBODY'S REVIEW BARBARA KENT, JAMES MURRAY in THE SHAKEDOWN Tin- eternal I I between May money and love. A thrilling drama with a wore of langfcs, surprise
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      290 9 An Extremely JB^^^'Sl What would amusing JLWi "fe^J, you do if your affair with jm. Rt^' 1 son was maukice t v^>i r 'ii'W a inf:itu;it( d >y BRADDELL W;> -'"•'^^l J one who waB Adapted from L flßftf socially his St JOHN itff» "WP 'i -'SUt- 'S. i a
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      902 9 STATE OF JOHORE tenderslnvited With reference to Johore Cazettp NotifiPaticn Ni. r>7(! of 1&29 in vhich tb< -T Secretary under Section '.< .ot the !'awnbrok"»-f Knactnunt, 181 T. fixed for i. penod <•' three years commencinr: from Jan. 1. IJ3O, th< number „f licaacaa to he cr^nti.l undo' the said
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      HEALTH IN EASTERN PORTS.
      164 10 Bulletin of the L. of N. Eastern Bereau. For tlx v > -k ended Oct. 12, 1929, the League of Nations' tastern Bureau issue the following health bulletin Berbera One >n-allpox case. Alexandria Three plague cases and dii" death uric smallpox case. Unjrli'ln'.l One plague case.
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd.
      123 10 Singapore, Oct. 22. Hubber.—Local 2Z l i cents per lb. Market: Quiet. Rubber.—Quiet. New Scudais 2.15-2.20, llu ltenuts 48-50 cents. Mentakabs 48-50 rest*, Mulaka Pindas 1.97 Ij-2.05, Pajams 2XO-2 J3IM, Tambalaks 85-90 cents, Tapahs JJo-L'.iO. Bedfords Vl'-i cents-1.031;, Bukit k:iti|s BH4I rents, Kundongs 3.35-3.45, Hroga* 1.20-1.27
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      Rose Macphail & Penman, Ltd.
      159 10 Rose Macphail Penman, Ltd. Singapore, Oct. 22. London. Rubber 9%d., down l-16d. Noon nts. London.— Tin £185 10s., down 70s. Mining.— Weak. Sungei Ways 3.35-3.40, Ku.-hais l.:!2-l.:i7, Kinta Dredge 1.40-1.45, Klaa* Rivers 2.00-2.55, Hong Fatt 62-67 renta, Malaya Consols. 40-44 cents, Penawat &2-M outs. PeUlings 5.30-5.40, Ratu Caves 1.25-1 JO.
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    PASSENGERS.
    195 10 The following arrived by the s.s. Plancius >t >tvrduy From Itatavia.— Mr. van Ketwich. From Sourabaya. Mr. M. Edgar, Mr. Thiu Soen Tioe. Miss Corry Lee, Mr. Lie Koen Gie, Mr. o Tcn X Lay, Mr. H. J. Horn, Mr W. I-Vrrier May. Mr. Lie Teng Kwan, Mr. i.im
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    RUBBER PRICES.
    61 10 Henderson. Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us the following cable dated Oct. 21, their quotations being in cold dollar cents closing bid prices Rubber Kxchange sales to-day 700 t^ns. October 19.G0, November 19.60, December 20, January 20.20, February 20.40, March 20.60, April 20.90, May 21.10, June
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    VOLUNTEER DRILLS.
    45 10 Programme of drills up to and for week ending Oct. 27 Tuesday, Oct. 22. 5.1.1 p.m., Drill Hall, SKA. (V). Hattery Parade, Laying; 6.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. S.R.A. (V). 30 Yards Range Competition 'Practice) 2.10 p.m., Drill Hall, CaaVU, Kaffles. 30 Yards Range.
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    19 10 From Europe (London mails despatched on Oct. I) by Rajula, due at Penang 6 ii.ni. on Friday.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    39 10 ny Dalitum* Slaniat IUlM I' Juliana Etfeam rwnbora Left Arrd. Spore London Sept. 12 Oct. C Sept. 13 Oct. 6 Sept. 19 Oct. 14 Sept. 20 Oct. 14 Sept. 26 Oct. 19 Sept. 21 Oct. 21
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    LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
    276 10 EXCHANGE. Singapore, Oct. 22. On London, Bank 4 m/i 2/4H Demand 2/3 18/16 Private 3 m. credit 2/4 19/32 On New York, Demand 58 7/16 Private 90 d/s ;,h\ On France, Bank T.T. 1437 On India, Bank T.T. i:,:,\ On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 21
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      MINING.
      478 10 Val. Pd. Buyer* Seller! £1 £1 Asam KumLang 38/- 39/-5-5-- Ayer Ilitam Tin 12/- 13/£1 £1 Bamrrin Tin 30/- 31/1 1 Bating I'silang 0.22 0.27 1 1 Batu Cave* 1.20 1.3U 1 1 Bukit Arang 1.30 1.40 £1 £1 Burmah Malay :J 23 8 £1 il Chenderiang 7/- 8/l'l
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      GENERAL.
      223 10 Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers 2 2 Alex. Brick Preft. 2.17^4 2.22^ 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 2.90 3.00 £1 £1 Brit. Air. Tobacco 6.2.6 6.5.0 1 1 Central Engine 0.60 0.60 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.45 0.65 10s. 10.;. Duff Development 7/6 8/6 t> -d. Dunlop Rubber 16/-
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      DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
      112 10 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.e. deb. of 1526 red. 1931-36 101 103 ci. Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. of 1901 red. 1930 $1,878,000 par. 6% prem. Singapore Municipal 44 p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 91 j »r. Singapore Municipal 4tt p.c. of 1909 red. 1966 $1,000,000 96
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      384 10 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. Allenby ($1) Alor Gajah (tl) A. Hitam ($1) A. Kuning ($1) Am. Malay (s2.> A. Moiek ($1) A. Tanas ($1) balgownie (si) Bussett isli Brujras ($1) Brunei <*5) B. Jelutong ($1) B. Katil (*1) Bukit K. B. ($1) U. Kepong
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    253 10 Or, Octet** Bt Shipi alongside the Wharvei or expected to arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Tai look Sin X, Kredg.T kuanlan. Mil*, W. lit. Kitty 1. Lea. Lady lifford. Oil Wharf Nil Ccal Wharf Khoen-Foentr. VESSELS IN DKY DOCKS. Tanjong Pagar. ,1 Albert I),K-k A.lna Victoria Dock
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    208 10 To-day. Selat Pandjan/ ail.! Bugan Si Api Api i EsiMraJda) 2 p.m. China, Hainan, Japan, Korea, Formosa, Kn-t Siberia, Philippine Islands, Western Canada and Western Statc-.^ of f.S.A. l Hat... lie Han i I p.m. Upper Hurma, North-Kast In.lia, UTpt, Kuiope, Canada and U.S.A. (Tilawal 3 p.m.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCN.
    57 10 Tone of Market Dull. Lateit Cable London Spot Sheet '.i\.l per ll>. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 19% |.er Ib. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Standard R.S.S. on Tender Spot November December Nov.- Dei-. Jun.-Murch Buyeri n% M U\ 34'i US Selleri US
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      236 10 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Bright I Wind. Stations. Temperature. Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Speed. Weather. Max. Mm. fall, shine, j Humidity. tion. P. F. int. honri. m.p.h. Alor Star 81 74 0.51 10.7 86 Calm Fine Kota Uhani 87 74 0.82 7.9 86 SSW I Cloudy K. Trengganu
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      280 10 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Tuesday, October 22 H. W. 0.34 a.m., 9.2, 0.10 p.m., 9.6. Sun rises 5.48 a.m., sets 6.51 p.m. I Homeward B. I. mail iTilawa) closes. Wednesday, October 23 H. W. 1.19 a.m., 8.C, 0.45 p.m., 9.4. j Sun rises 5.48 a.m., sets 5.61 p.m. Moon in
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    737 11 London View of Tin Situation. ASAM KUMBANG PROFIT AT PRESENT PRICE. Singapore, Tuesday, 11 a.m. (By Our Financial Correspondent) To-day's Prices Kublwr. .12 l cent*. Tin. 250 tons at $92! j. Yesterday's ('rices Kuhlur, London 99 J 4 d. down l/16d. New York 19% cts.. down cent.
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    EXCHANGES.
    77 11 Kughy. Oct. !1. 1-Mm° iirn v, l tlXch .?-r B nre: Amsterdam ftsmba) is. t 27-32 d.. Berlin '(..in.,. Brasaels iZsftS, Bucharest "">■'"'* Aires 4« ir.-IG. Copenhagen ■MM. Geneva Mi* HeWacfses I*"*' Hong -IK v l 110«-:'1 10 M »«'>-i.i ■-U-525, Part? -'-i r- p''"' Y< k 4S7 1(U75
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      SIPUT TIN.
      1020 11 Dredging Operations To Begin. The second annual general meeting of the Siput Tin Company, Ltd., was held on Sept. 25, at the registered office, Whittington Avenue, E.C., Mr. R. F. McNair Scott (the chairman) presiding. The chairman said Some disappointment may have been caused to shareholders by the
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      BERNAM-PERAK RUBBER.
      134 11 Acquisition of the Skibo Estate. Net profit of Bcrnam-Pcrak Rubber Plantations for year ended June 30. 1929 was £10,193 (against £8,611). Dividend 10 per cent., less tax, on six per cent, participating preference and ordinary shares, absorbing £6,450 (same), to reserve £5 000 (against nil), carry-forward £4,020 (against
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      UNITED ENGINEERS MEETING.
      2479 11 Decreased Profit. NEXT YEAR'S PROSPECTS REVIEWED. The annual general meeting of United Engineers, Ltd., was held at the company s efflces, Damar Road, yesterday. Mr. J. A. P. Strachan presided, and others present included Messrs. W. H. Macgregor, A. E. Baddeley (directors), G. S. Thomson, W. E.
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      SUNGEI DURI RUBBER.
      604 11 Gratifying Reduction In Costs. The nineteenth annual ■aaarej meeing of shareholders of the Sung.-i Duri HiTbtor Estates, Ltd., was held on Oct. 4 at Shanghai when the directors' report and statement of accounts for the year ended June- :!0, 1929, were presented. Mr. Hugo Reiss, chairman, anid:—
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      SHANGHAI PAHANG.
      371 11 Sanction to Dividend of Ten Per Cent. Mr. A. W. Burkiil presided on Oct. I, at the annual meeting of the' Shanghai Pahang Rubber Estate. Ltd.. which was held at Shanghai. In the course of his speech, the chairman said The report, as on former occasions,' gives full
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      MANDAI-TEKONG RUBBER
      184 11 Year's Profit to be Carried Forward. The report of the directors of the MnmlaiTckonff (Singapore) Rubber Kstafrre, Ltd., for the year ended July 11, 1929. states that the results show a profit of $6,101, to which has to be added the ba lance of profit brought forward from
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    TIN PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION.
    659 11 The Present Position Explained. CO-OPERATION IN THE INDUSTRY. We have received from Mr. S. B. Aivlideacon, secretary of the Tin Produce*! 1 Association (Incorporated) the following statement dated from 11, IronmongoiLane, London, E.C., on Sept. 24, and which is now inserted as an advetli ement as requested
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    HARRISONS & CROSFIELD.
    134 11 HARRISONS CROSFIELD. Record Profits for i Year. The directors uf. Harrisons and the ten and rufoVr agent* and merchants, unh'iunn- that the nel tlic year ended June M, 1929, i This compares with £8434)81 constitutes a record, being £22,991 previous highest in 1926-27. The dividend rate is to be mall
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    RUBBER CO. DIVIDENDS.
    40 11 Messrs. Sinie, Darby an. l Co.. Mai; i. advised by cable from the Jajsin (Malacca) Rubber X tail Ltd., and Mcrlimau I'eiroh. Lt.l., :k!m iiu board of directors of each company have declared an interim dividend of .">
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    LONDON RUBBER STOCKS.
    37 11 A cable received by Lewis and Peat fSinrapere), Ltd., from their London corrr«non<lrnt states that rubbor stocks shuw mi n 1,590 tons during the past wi-ik, ill'- total now on h«ad beinjf 17,4 M
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. OCTOBER 22. THE PLAY'S THE THING."
    1052 12 Under this hooding wo published last week a letter from a correspondent on '.he subject rf the r.'csnt porformnncos of 'Hnralet" at the Victoria Theatre. The writer relate! his (or her) experiences luring r-choolriays wh?n p play of Shake
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    BRITISH NEWSPAPER CHANGES.
    1172 12 Fleet Street Dominated By Combine. (By J. Cranfield Hicks, formerly Financial Editor of the linden Daily Express.) London, which in so many places gives the impression of unending monotony, is in its central and older part full of interesting quarters which to the I»ndonor are full of
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    426 12 Dr. and Mrs. Eric Beggs have returned I to Kuala Selansor (ram Bukit Fraser. j Mr. l'aton, MaaHger of Meaa**, Wcame Hros.. Malacca, has arrived ii, ivi i,- on transfer. Mr. L. K. Wheeler, In;pei.tor of Schools, Pahang. who.'has been apwidm< a few days at FraJ M
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    756 12 VOLUNTARY PROHIBITION. One section of the Sincapore community has voluntarily undertaken a dejrrei 1 of prohibition. Following the institution of a series of lectures on Health ami Duty at the Tamil Night School, which is run by the Indian Association, all student* at the school havr
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    75 12 .Mis. WoodrOW Wils'ip, v/idu'A of III* 1 laUl Pi-csiiitnt of the United State*, arrived Tokyo Statirn. on Oct. 2 and waa met li>t a largo mnn!>i-r of proniinont incnilors u the JapanuM' arl f«M ivrn eonunUBitiefl. She was accompanic:! l>y hor cousin, Dr. Rudolph B. Teusler and Um two Missis
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      66 12 ALHAMBRA To-night at 9 THE LITTLE IRISH GIRL Featuring DOLORES COSTELLO SOUTH SEA LOVE Featuring PATSY RUTH MILLER. First Show at 7.30 p.m. A Western BUZZ BARTON in THE PINTO RID TAN HKNC KEE, Sole Proprietor. You'll be Glad You Got a COLUMBIA $35 Double Spring Model $55 A PERFECT
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  • TIN SLUMP:-TO-DAY'S PRICE THE LOWEST SINCE 1923.
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      LOWEST TIN PRICE FOR SIX YEARS.
      485 13 Industry Facing Serious Situation. OVER-PRODUCTION. Malayan Companies And Present Levels. Yesterday's spot price for tin in > nn»k»n was tli 10s. -the lowest 1928. Pricca have dropped tlO days, and serious anxiety exiat-i pore le.u continued over-proiluetion in Malaya should cause ;t prolonged An
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    WORLD'S LARGEST AIRCRAFT.
    605 13 Over Lake Constance 169 Aboard. BRITISH ENGINES. Similar Machine for Air Ministry. Berlin. Oct. 21. 'ill- giant Pyini,' boat Do. X made a sac* ufol Right to-day over Lake Constance ",idi lIHI |':i scrgera in addition to her 1 hat the Doraier bn.X lanlwl safely after accomplishing
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    POPPY DAY WREATHS.
    72 13 Vh i'l |iuppiea for laying on thej v ■..1. '1 Day may order:be lion lary of the Poppy IV 11,,,.,,;I 1,,,.,,; .1... >.[, j I -I Hill, (Tpl. 7872). particularly desirous of > -«:h laid or nny War memorial may make ai rangementa with Day Committed, wh<>
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    STOCK EXCHANGE PANIC.
    91 13 Rush of Sellers in New York. New York, Oct. 22. The Stock Exchange yesterday experienced one of the wildest days ever witne>.sed. There was an enormous volume of selling in the morning when stock broke by from 5 to 4o points and about 2'ij billion dollars of
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    PREMIER IN CANADA.
    220 13 Need for Co-Operation With France. Montreal, Oct. 22. j Mr. Mac-Donald, in a speech at the Canadian Club luncheon, where he was enthusiastically welcomed, after pleading that the nations of tl British Empire should face the fut'ir;' with determi- nation, proceeded to of world peace. In tlii.
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    CONSPIRACY TRIAL.
    89 13 Slipper Thrown at A Witness. Lahore, Oct. 22. i On the resumption of the conspiracy trial in connection with the murder of Police Inspector Saunders one of the accused threw a slit per at a witness.: Disorder ensued and Itv? jailer lifted up the arm of a chair
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    TRAFALGAR DAY.
    81 13 What Would Nelson Think Of Pacifism V Loudoa, Oct. SL i There wa no diminution in the number! of wreaths placed at the foot of the Nelson Column on the occasion of the Trafalgar Day ci-lebiations to-day, despite what the Navy faagaa, in manifesto signed hy Lord Sydwiham,
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    H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT.
    36 13 U.K. the Oilner Administering the (Hivernmeiit, the Honourable Mr. John Sci.tt, C.M.C.. iu.spectins th.' Cttfd of Msaswr ktUt Ihe iiwoaiiag in cer.i.ion. in the Legislative Coun cil Chamber on Monday.
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    RUSSIA TO ACT IN CHINA.
    77 13 Harbin in a Month. EASTERN RAILWAY TO BE OCCUPIED. London, Oct. 21. The Morning Post's Riga correspondent has learned that at a meeting at Moscow, under the chairmanship of M. Stalin, it has been decided to occupy the Chinese Eastern Railway. Harbin will be occupied
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    NAVAL CONFERENCE.
    153 13 Mr. Stimson and Japan Delegation. Washington, Oct. 21. Senators Reed and Robinson have consented to serve on the American delegation to the Naval Conference in London. Senator Borah was invited to serve but was unable to accept. Mr. Stimson states that the selection of the other delegates will
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    ANOTHER STRIKE?
    56 13 Wool and Textile Workers Decision. London, Oct. 22. The prospect of a stoppage affecting 200,000 people is created by the re.-uit of the ballot amongst the wool and textile workers showing a percentage of over "9 against the acceptance of a wag" ro duction of 8.3 per cent,
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    MR. BRUCE RESIGNS.
    64 13 Mr. Scullin's Welcome At Canberra. Caaborra, Oct. 21. Mr. Bruc" has resigned and Mr. Scullin. the Labour leader, ha-- been commissioned to form a new Ministry. I.ater Mr. Scullin was tumultuously welcomed at Canlierra to-day. In a spe eh at the station he said Labour did not
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    M. RADOSLAVOFF DEAD.
    40 13 Berlin, Oct. 21. The death has occurred of M. Radoslavoff, the Bulgarian ex-Premier, who fled after the war from Bulgaria where he was tried for high treason in contumaciam, but was later pardoned under the amne-ty. Rcuter.
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    MYSTERIOUS THEFT OF CODE.
    71 13 Italian Embassy Robbed. WHOLE BERLIN STAFF WITHDRAWN. Berlin, Oct. 21. It is reported that the entire personnel of the Italian Embassy, from the Ambassador, Court Aldrovondi Marescotti, downward to the youngest secretary, bavoJ been recalled by HsjMt Mussolini follow- i ing the mysterious theft of the
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    LOW COTTON PRICES.
    156 13 Federal Farm Board's Loan Policy. Washirgion, Oct. 22. I The Federal Fvrr.\ Board announces that it believes that the prevailing prices j cf cotton ora too low. Therefore, it proposes to lend the Cotton Co-operative Ar.sociationi sums sufficient to bring the! total amount borrowed from all sources,
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    OPIUM SMUGGLING.
    41 13 Position of Ship's Officers. Washington, Oct. H. The Senate ha.s approved the amendment of the Tariff Bill freeing a ship-! cwner or ship's officers from liability for opium smuggling if they are able to prove j ignorance thereof. Rcuter.
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    WOMAN STABBED.
    67 13 Early Morning Outrage In Singapore. Early this morning, in a house in Singapore's Chinatown, near the Kreta Ayer Police Station, a Chinese woman was attacked with a knife and stabbed in two places. Her assailant., also an inmate of the same house, managed to get away. The woman
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    SALARIES IN JAPAN.
    48 13 Project to Bedhste Them Abandoned. Tokio, Oct. B. I'ndrr the I'ri'mier's name the Govern- j nvnt have issued a statement that it has i j been decided to abandon the project !o I reduce the salaries of the officials "in consideration of public opinion." Reutcr.
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    19 13 Tiade returns for the second ten days 1 iof October show imports yen. 39,895,000 laad exports yen. .">G,l27,OOo.— Nichi-Nichi.
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    FIVE EX-GENERALS EXECUTED.
    73 13 Soviet Method of Dealing With Plotters. Moscow. Oct. 'JJ. It is announced thai five ex-Tsarist Generals have been sentenced to death anil evented on a charge of biin^ concerned in a coiintcr-revtiliitionary organ!sation i:i the Sowet munitions industry with the object of weakening the country' 1 1
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    MATCH MONOPOLY.
    301 13 German Bargain With Swedish Trust. Berlin, Oct. 22. A loan agreement has been entered into between the German Government and the Swedish MatcK Trust whereundcr the Trust will advance 125,000,000 dollars, issuable at 0.". per cent, and bearing interest at 6 per cent. A Match monopoly will be
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    NEGLECTED SAWAHS.
    69 13 Malays Fined for Failing To Work. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Gaiah, Oct. 11. At the hit —cc of the Asrricultui 1 I)cpartmtnt no leu than -'SO Malay men ami women were sharped before Mr. A. Boyd in the Alor <i.->,;ah omt with failing to work tfceif sawaha
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    R101 BACK IN HER SHED.
    35 13 I>ondnn, Oct. J2. The I!KU was put b-ick in her shed at tbf Cardington aerodrome yesterday i-\ oiling in view of the approach of a very heavy gale. Reutcr. e»eijeeee>eae»eeeeee>eeee
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    CHINAS CIVIL WAR.
    335 13 Kuomiuchun Threat of (*cn< ral Offensive. Shanghai, SI. Tbe Kuomiechun generala held a final meeting at Rhciu-hov. yesterda) i >••! ;i a general offensive, «!ii limultaneously against Chcngrhvw, H.-u (ww (Honan), Singyang and Bsiai'iry-'ng (Hnpeh). The rebel f"ivc i of Gem cl-.i and General Sum l.iany: rh.-i:
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    FIRE-WALKERS AT SINGAPORE.
    1151 14 Fanatical Temple Scene. ELDERLY MAN'S FALL ON GLOWING ASHES. (By Our Indian Correspondent.) That South Indian Hindus in Singapore, particularly the Tamils, cling tenaciously to their religious practices is shown by the ceremonies they perform on their festival days. Earlier in the year, on the occasion of
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    BATU ROAD MURDER TRIAL.
    300 14 Discharged Prisoners To Give Evidence. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 20. The Batu Road murder was again referred to in the Police Court yesterday when the Hon. Mr. S. Veerasamy appeared before the magistrate, Mr. G. H. Nash, and said that he had been
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    ORCHID SHOWS.
    193 14 To be Held in Malaya Soon. "It is hoped to start holding shows during the coming year write the Committee of the Malayan Orchid Society in their annual report for the year ended June 30. 1!»29, a copy of which is now to hand. It is explained that,
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    BREACH OF TRUST.
    264 14 Prison for Indian Money Changer. Sentence of two months' rigorous imprisonment was passed yesterday afternoon on Mydin Abdul Kadir, an Indian money-changer, by Mr. J. F. F. Gregg, the Fourth Police Magistrate, on charges of criminal breach of trust. Accused was charged with misappropriating $600, £20 and
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    ANTARCTIC AND ITS MYSTERIES.
    914 14 Problems Worth Solving. MAWSON EXPEDITION'S HOPES. Rugby, Oct. 21. The King has sent the following message to Sir Douglas Mawson, who sailed in the Discovery on Saturday from Cape Town on his expedition to the Antarctic: The Queen and I send you and all the members
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    MARITIME CONFERENCE.
    50 14 Geneva, Oct. 22. The Committee of the Maritime Conference, by 33 votes to 30, rejected the proposal of the employers to exclude officers and all persons occupying positions of supervision, management or confidence aboard merchantmen from the proposed scheme for the regulation of the hours of work.— Reuter,
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    CO-OPERATION ON THE SCREEN.
    650 14 Why the Malay Peasant Loses His Land. A large audience of schoolboys from all the English Schools in Singapore gathered last night at Raffles Institution to witness an interesting propaganda film which has been prepared for the Co-Opera-tive Department in Malaya. Though the film was purely
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    A HOKIEN TAMIL.
    196 14 Unusual Case of Boy Brought Up by Chinese. When the name of Yeo Chow Meng was called by the Crier of Klang Police Court, a typical little Tamil lad of about 10 years of age was produced by the Police, to the surprise of all presnt. Magistrate
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    PUNGGOL TRAGEDY.
    72 14 Coroner's Finding Against Lorry Driver. The inquiry into the death of the Indian employees of? the Rural Board who were crushed to death by a motor lorry at a bridge on the morning of Oct. 11 was concluded before Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Singapore Coroner, yesterday afternoon.
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    32 14 H.M. the King has been pleased to award the Imperial Service Medal to How Sin, who recently retired from the Detective Branch with the rank of Sub Inspector after 38 years' service,
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    OPIUM COMMISSION ARRIVES.
    410 14 League and Malaya. IMPORTANT VISITORS TO SINGAPORE. When the s.s. Kedah arrived at Singapore at one o'clock to-day there were on board three passengers whose travels have an important bearing on the opium question in Malaya. This trio is composed of Monsieur E. E. Ekstrand, Swedish Minister
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    COSTES AND BELLONTE.
    28 14 Shanghai, Oct. 21. The French airmen, Costes and Bellonte, who left Mukden for Shanghai at 8 o'clock this morning arrived at 4.25 this afternoon. Reuter.
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    "USUAL FEELING OF, DESPAIR."
    461 14 President on Municipal Prosecutions. Some striking comments are made l-y Mr. R. J. Farrer, President of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, in his annual administration report on the appointmerit of a special magistrate to hcur Municipal cases last year. The Commissioners have cast upon them by law
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    JOHORE REGENCY.
    70 14 For the purpose of administration of the State and Territory of Jofcon during the absence of the Sultan. His Highness has appointed Tunku Ismail, the Tunku Mahkota of Johore, and Dato Mustapha bin Jaafar, Dato Mentri Besar of Johore, jointly to be Regent in his absence, and jointly
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      RUGBY FOOTBALL.
      44 15 S.C.C. Tournament Match Postponed. Owing to injuries to various players the S.C.C. Rugby tournament game to-day between the Etceteras and the A.P.C. has been postponed. However, it is desired that as many players as possible, particularly forwards, should turn out for practice.
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      MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE BOUT.
      40 15 Harvey Beats Hood On Points. London, Oct. 21. At tho Stadium Club, London, this evening I-en Harvey retained the middleweight championship of Great Britain by outpointing Jack Hood, the welterweight champion in a 15 round contest. Reuter.
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    TRIGO'S REMARKABLE RECORD.
    1203 15 "Not a Great Horse." DISGRUNTLED CRITICS' VIEW. (By I*. Leo Faulkner.) All are agreed that Mr. Barnett incuri<d no Httfta isk when he asked Trigo !o contest On Iri::h St. I.igcr over the gruelling eotms at tfca Curragh seven Short days altar his .-tiinuous struggle in ihe
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    SELANGOR CRACK UP.
    468 15 Unable to Maintain Hot Pace Against Perak. Commenting further on the SelangorPerak rugby match in which the latter won hy 14 pts. to nil played on Saturday at Ipoh, our correspondent wires that much inUrest w*s taken in the match as Btlaagor had shown considerable improvement during
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    MALACCA SOCCER.
    149 15 Chinese F.A. Too Good For Muar Eleven. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Oct. 21. A team representing the Chinese F.A., Malacca, visited Muar on Sunday and met the Muar Football Association eleven. The game started with the Chinese attacking vigorously, but finishing badly. Ai breakaway by the home
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    Dates of Military Operations At Bukit Timah.
    117 15 A notification has been issued hy Military Headquarters to inform the pu'.'l'e that (ield firing will La carried out on the Bukit Timah Golf Course between tiie hours of 7 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. on the following dates Oct. 23, 25, 28, 30,
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    LOCAL HOCKEY.
    60 15 S.C.C. Superior to Indian Association. The Indian Association were defeated by 2—o by an S.C.C. XI yesterday on the Padang. The home side deservad thoir success, for, in spite of a general lack of method, they were .uperior in all departments. A newcomer to the S.C.C. side, Woosey,
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    Y.M.C.A.'s Narrow Defeat.
    51 15 In a fairly fast game played on the Padang yesterday, the S.R.C. defeated the V.M.C.A. by the only goal of the match, which was scored in the first half by Hay during a scrimmage. Both sets of forwards missed several chances of scoring, and showed lack of
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    S.C.C. to Meet Services.
    113 15 The S.C.C. will play one of their most attractive hockey fixtures of the season on Wednesday on the Padang when they will entertain the United Services eleven. This meeting always produces a really good game, and generally the honours are even. The S.C.C. are putting out
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    Medical College Union Lose.
    143 15 Another S.C.C. eleven paid a visit to the Medical College Union, and obtained a well merited victory by two clear goals. The following have been selected to rerresent the Old Rafflesians against the Welch Regt. second eleven at hockey tomorrow on Raffles School Ground G. Armstrong
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    S.C.C. versus the Islands.
    51 15 The following have been selected to represent the S.C.C. against the Islands, to be played at Pulo Brani to-day at 5 p.m. Burton Harvey, Dredge, Willis, and Bryant Begle and Peters Imray, ScottMoncrieff. Waterfield, Calhaem, Page, Hayden, Kuenzler, and Holn. The team will play in Club
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    BILLIARDS.
    123 15 Results in Bendemeer A.C. Tournament. The first round of the Bendemeer Athletic Club billiards (American game) championship was played during last week, and resulted as follows Goh Teck Swee (300) beat Lee Kirn Hock (271 J. J. Chong Weng beat Lim Thiam Hock (w.0.). Can Hock Chye (300) beat
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    86 15 Tuesday, October 22 Rugby Practice Game. Wednesday, October 23 Perak Races. Hockey S.C.C. vs. United Services. Thursday, October 24 Victoria Bridge School Sports. Rugby South Johore vs. United Services. Friday, October 23 Hockey S.R.C. vs. R.A. Saturday, October 26 Perak Races. Rugby Trial Game, S.C.C. Hockey F.C. vs.
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    R.S.Y.C. YACHTING EVENTS.
    939 15 Two Trophy Finals. SUCCESSES FOR BETSY AND KATHLEEN. The A Class boats sailed off the final race for the Tromp Trophy at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Sunday. The wind was light throughout the morning, yet in spite of this some keen racing was enjoyed. From
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    32 15 Primo Camera, the Italian giant who defeated Jack Stanley at Mr. Jeff Dickson's first Albert Hall show, knocked otil a man Hermann Jasper, in the third round in Paris during mail week.
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    PERAK RACES.
    387 15 Handicaps for Second Day Of Autumn Meeting. The following are the handicaps for th" second day of the Perak Turf Club Autumn meeting Race 1, Horses, Class IV, Second Divisioi (Four furlongs, 2.30 p.m.) :-Kinta (iirl 9.f>, Ayrcrest 9.5, Carrbridge 9.3, Fairway i at Olowa) 9, Pacify 9,
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    15 15 Under Rugby League rules to-day Castieford lost to the Australians by 53 points to 2.
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    TENNIS.
    112 15 S.R.C. Tournament. Tho results of t i s. played yesterday in the i S.R.C. tournament were as follows DouliltK Handicap. N. K. K«s and Y. Janrs l.oat Frank OoSMS and K. F. Oehlers, 7—5, 8- -0. B Sin K les.— Final. F. Ephraunis vs. K. N. Lemce unfinished I.
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    RIFLE SHOOTING.
    78 15 Singapore Ladies' R.A. Spoon Competition. Thr October monthly spoon shoot of the Singapore Ladies' Rifle Association was held at the Bakit Timah Range on Thursday last. The .lores wen as follows sm no umi Tui.il' yd yd». yds. Mrs. J. M. Juekson :!4 :tO 32 Mrs. K. l-'rascr
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      281 16 i The Health 1\ of Women EUROPEAN women, living in tropical climates, often suffer from anaemia as a result of irregularities of the functions of their sex. Physicians have proved in a most positive way that a course of Kalzana the Calcium food is of striking value in these conditions.
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    MEMOIRS OF "THE AMBASSADOR OF PEACE."
    5328 17 The Men Who Wrecked the Reich's Finances France Prepares to March to Berlin Cabinet Making in Record Time Germany Heading for Chaos Bismarck's Family Life The Value of Coloured Troops Japan Rejects France's Overtures How Diplomatic Secrets are Conveyed, LJOW Lord Curzon was deprived
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    THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE IN LONDON.
    39 17 In order to accommodate the further chapters of \mtA D'Abernon's Memoir* it has Iwen necessary to poxtponr inililn.il mmi ..I Mr. J. Jefferson Karjenn's wwkly review of the London sta^i- until to-morrow.
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    LEPROSY SCOURGE IN ASIA.
    1237 19 "Peak" Period Reached. AMERICAN EXPERT IN SINGAPORE. The history of leprosy, its Incidence in tht modem world, and the possibilities of iiuc. were discussed by Dr. Lees Hniaenjra, medical adviser to the American MiPtfioa to Lepen, and a well-known authority on the disease, in a lecture
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    68 19 Second Reading of Supply Bill. The Supply Bi!l for 11)00 will bo read a second time at a meeting of the Legislative Council rext Monday. The Council will be asked to vote 127,260 for the purchase of a house at Kulangsu, Amoy. for occupation by officers learning Chinese.
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    MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
    292 19 Improvement Trust Scheme Approved. The following action has been taken by committee No. 1 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners Decided that a portion of the land fronting Al Junied Road should b" put up for sale subject to reserve. Generally agreed to layout for block bounded By South
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    MOTOR OUTPUT.
    135 19 Record Figures For July. Oflkial figures just to hand indicate that I.id production for July amounted to BC MM cars and trucks for the United Suit and for the rest of the world 1f, 701. The world total was thus 196,505 and i- said to X the largest
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    CLIFFORD FUND.
    58 19 The fellowinji is the revised list of donations received up to date for the Clifford Fund for Raffles College Already acknowledged $17,811.22 Malay Teachers' Association .VS. 100 Malacca Japanese Association 50 Tay Koon Sell Oh Kongsi, I'enanir ~>o Mr. Lim Penjj Siar* 200 Dr. and Mrs. Lira Boon
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    WORLD'S "G.O.M." IN CHINA.
    442 21 252 Years Old and Still Goinff Strong The WOrld'l «.'.<its. man, who ante-dates the American Kepublk by almost a century, ha. been found in Kaihsien, a town in southern Sseehuaß province, in the opinion of PrafeUOT W'u Chung Cinch, de«n of the department of education at
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    15 21 Mr. Justice Thome is expected in arrive v-< :i !i nte leave by ihe Rawalpindi.
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    DRESS CENSORS.
    305 21 Drastic Disapproval Of Foreign Clothes. Chinese girls who persist in wearing clothes made from foreign materials must, in the future, suffer the consequences, according to an edict issued recently by a group of Shanghai's youghtful dress reformers. Patriotic in the extreme, these youthful spirits have decreed that the
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    BARMAID PREACHES.
    125 21 v I Did Not Feel the Least Nervous." Much disappointment is felt that Miss, Varnc; Hancock Cashmore, the barmaid at the Marlborough Arms, Banbury, who recently conducted the service and preached the sermon at Banbury L'nitarian Church, was unable to do so again. She deputised one Sunday for
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    C. I. D. BAFFLE TRICKSTERS.
    321 21 Only Eight Visitors Swindled. International confidence tricksters operating in London have had the leanest season on record. With the holiday season ending and visitors from America, Europe, and the Dominions taking their departure, Scotland Yard can boast the proud feat that only eight confidence tricks
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    MICE WILL PLAY!
    70 21 Canadian Foodstuffs Disolay Eaten. Mice have provided great surprise for a school at Birmingham, cables the London correspondent of the Pioneer. I The enterprising staff had arranged an instructive display of Canadian food- 1 itnffl for the benefit of the pupils. Unfortunately, during the night before the
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    COSTLY DINNERS.
    299 21 Pirate Prices at Hotels Abroad. Dinner one thousand francs a head, exclusive of wine." That is what they charge for a gala night at Deauville and the tables arc full to overflowing with people who do not seem to mind paying over £8 for a "bice of supper."
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    PASSING OF A CRUISER.
    80 21 Powerful in the Hands Of Shipbreakers. One of Britain's historical ships. H.M.S. cruiser Powerful, has passed out of Plymouth on her way to the shipbreakers. It was from the Powerful that naval euns were landed during the Boer War. Mounted on special carriages, thoy p'.ayed a
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    45 21 It is reported tfcftt D;\ P. S. Selwyn Clarke, M.C., Senior Sanitary Officer, Gold Coast, has been appointed to act as Chief Health Officer, F.M.S. Dr. Clarke who has been 10 years in the Gold Coast Service is a brother of Mi*. T. A. Melville.
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      603 23 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Paid Up Capital in fiOO.OOO shares of 1b each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 i Reserve Liability of Proprietors f;i,000,000 HEAD OFFICE Ha Bixhopiigate, London. E.C. 2. AgencieH and Hrunchev Amrit-nr Iloilo Rangoon Alur Star Klang IVshawar Bangkok Kobe Scremban Batavia K. I.umpur
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