The Straits Times, 8 May 1934

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    32 1 The Straits Times [■BTABUBHKD NEARLY A OSMTUKT.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times lv i'AOH bINUAPOK. h.
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      346 1 Singapore: ts. Cecil st. (phone sisn. •VTsTF OUR NEW I SHOWROOMS. PASKOE CO. I CORNWALL HOUSE You can almost see £jj^*l /fi^fHi z them grow /^w^^^ IT'S splendid ko see them growing so /IE-URI I Skll iBBk rapidly, those happy children who mean r)^i,!l ifHi M/ Ibbu so much to
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      132 1 KUALA LUMPUR! 25. JAVA ST. CPHONE 3683) FOR THE HOMEWARD VOYAGE ROBINSON'S 5 ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF LADIES CLOTH COATS. BEAUTIP— FULLY TAILORED, AND THE MMMMBI j NEWEST COLOURINGS AND DESIGNS PRICES from $25.00 ALSO A CHARMING SELECTION OF COTTON FROCKS. PRICES from $2.25 to $5.00
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      544 2 P. ft 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated Hi England) MAIL. PASBasfOBI AND CARGO SERVICES o^dkr^Jtr!^ v£th^ma%&ty?s GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due Tonnage Spore. BHUTAN *.IQO May 10 RAWALPINDI 17.000 May II BEHAR «.000 May 24 KAISAR-1-HTND 11.500 May
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      623 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. C.rNERAI. PASSENCER AGENTS FOR CUNARD LINE. (Incorporated in Japan) TO LONDON. Nantes. ManeHra. Liadsa, Antwerp Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sell HAKOZAKI MARU 10.400 May 18 17 t TKRUKUNI MARU 13,000 May 29 90 HAKUSAN MAHU 10,400 June 13 14 HARUNA MARU 11.400 June 27 28 5
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      672 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LDHTBD. (Incorporated in Denmark) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBTTRO AND COPENHAGEN Prom Prom Prom Jrrora Spore Malacca Port Penang t MKONIA 21/5 32/5 23/5 39/5 t ALSXA 13/f l»/« 13/8 15/8 BORINOIA 3/7 3/7 </7 «/7 PTOWIA M/ 7 M/ 7 23/7
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      228 2 PRESITO^T LINERS £71.12--PROM SIVOAPORE TO EUROPE. Vl* AMERICA. This rate includes: (a) 2ad class passage Singapore to Hoag (b) Tsarist emsa across the Faefcae. (c) Ist claas rail across America. (d) ToarM etas* Atlantic In the new and hvaaaai sls. Mkahattan or sjl Washington. NOTE: If passage through the Panama
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      1250 2 SHIPPING. THE Bf.UB FUNNKL UNB (Oeeaa THE HUA KBIOW STEAMSHIP CO Steam Ship Co., Ltd., and China Mntoal (1931) LTD. Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. THE CI'NARD STEAMSHIP CO LTD THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO- LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP Ctt. LTD THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE The SIAM
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    BELFAST FEAT.
    207 3 Largest Conversion Contract Completed. With the departure from Belfast for Dunkirk of the EUerman liner City of Wellington, Messrs. Workman. Clark (1928). Ltd.. have completed what is stated to be the largest conversion contract of Its kind ever undertaken by a British shipbuilding firm. The EUerman Lines sent
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    SAILING SHIP'S GIRL APPRENTICE.
    199 3 According to advices received by the Imperial Merchant Service Guild from one of their honorary agents on the Australian coast, it appears that the Finnish sailing ship L'Avenir. now owned by Captain Erikson, boasts of a girl apprentice in the person of Miss Annette Brock, a
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    PASSENGERS.
    413 3 The following are passengers by the K.Y.K. Fushinii Maru. bound for Europe For Penang Mr. J. F. Kayser, Mrs. C B. Kayser. For Colombo Mr. J. Alderson-Smlth, Sr. L. Appiano, Sr. T. De Berardinls, Mrs. R. M. Greening, Mr. T. Itoh, Mr. K. Kaneko, Mrs. T. Kaneko, Miss M
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    NEW SHIPPING COMPANY.
    488 3 Moss And Hutchison Lines Consolidate. In order to consolidate their two businesses, Messrs. James Moss and Co. (Mobs Line), Ltd., and Messrs. J and P. Hutchison, Ltd.. announce tha' agreements have been entered into for the sale of their fleets and shipping assets to a new company.
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    WARNING OF SHOALS.
    103 3 Recent soundings in the South Channel of Penang Harbour revealed that the shoal on western side at the northern end is extending into the Channel, patches bearing 22 feet having been found to exist within the limits of the Channel. Mariners on entering the North should navigate
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    ARAMIS.
    31 3 The Aramis Is due here from Colombo on May 11 at 1 p.m. and will sail the same day, at 4 p.m. for Saigon, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Nagasaki and Kobe.
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    FOUR GOVERNMENTS TAKE ACTION.
    352 3 Sequel To Baltic Conference. The Danish, Netherland, Norwegian and Swedish Ministers In London have recently, on behalf of their respective governments, made representations to the British Government with regard to the precarious state In which shipping finds itself today. The have pointed out that this state
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    126 3 TtOORS, Dut.. 525 tons, from Singapore 8-5, for Paha Baroc 11-5. LARUT. Brit.. 464 tons, from Port Dlckson 8-5. for Malacca 10-5. HERO. Nor.. 823 tons, from Bangkok 8-5, for Bangkok 11-5. PROMISE, Nor., 727 tons, from Hongkong 8-5. for Bangkok 9-5. IPOH Brit., 723 tons, from P.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    90 3 Tuesday, May 8. Skis* alongside the Whams or expected to arrive. Godown Oats Entrance KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf T. 8 "Cable." Tug "Rose," D. van Twist. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf NU. VESSELS IN DRT DOCKS Tanjonc Pagar. Albert Dock 8. Y. "Sea Belle DV Victoria Dock
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      17 3 This Week it Hospital Week St. ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL BALL RAFFLES HOTEL Wed. 930 p, m «1.-
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      830 3 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in PJLBJ LLOYDS AGENTS:•BOOKING AGENTS, IMPERIAL AIRWAYS, F.M.S. RLTS, AND MAM STARS EAD.WATB. TELEPHONE: Freight MM Panage MS| CANADIAN PACIFIC. (Incorporated in England) HOME VIA CANADA. Hong Kong to England a« days. Hong Kong to Vancouver 18 «V».^^^ via SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA. VICTORIA AND VANCODVBE.
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      507 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (Inoorporatod in Entfandj "ELLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG Via Ports and Sacs Canal Dm Sans Steamer Spore B'pora. CITY OF ATHENS May 14 May 13 CITY OP HANKOW May 30 June 1 CITY OP EASTBOURNE June 14 June It For BONO KONQ, SHANGHAI
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      118 3 TIDE TABLES. Tuesday. May 9. H. W. 5.24 a.m., 7 ft. 3 in 7.25 p.m., 7 ft. 1 In. L. W. 12.36 pm., 1 ft. 8 In. Wednesday. May 9. H. W. 7.4 a.m.. 7 ft. 5 in.. 8.14 p.m., 7 ft. 5 in. I. W 1.15 am., 3 ft.
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      71 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterc \y Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Mm. temp. Ins. Sunshine temp. •F hrs, *P Alor Star 89 Nil 10.1 76 Sitiawan 91 Nil 8.9 73 K. Trengganu 90 Nil 8.3 7« Bukit Jeram 88 NU 10.1 73 Malacca 86 0.08 6 9 74 Singapore (Mt.
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      574 4 ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charge* and instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as nnder:— 25 cents per line per Insertion with a minimum charge of $1 per insertion. There are approximately six words to a llnBirths. Marries, Deaths, Acknowledg- i raents. Announcements and P.C.C. cards will be charged at the rate of
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      670 4 HOUSES. FLATS TO LET BUNGALOW 18. Balmoral Crescent, 3 bedooms. Apply 32 Balmoral Rd. TO LET. Flat No 322, Orchard Roa& Ground floor Please apply i- 8. fnuhna. -A. De Soma Street. TO LET. shop dwelling boose* No*. 4. and Eber Road, modern sanitation, Rent $25. ipply 67. Waterloo Street
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      611 4 FOR SALE BOARDINO Tit*- t -ttr >t -mt for sale a, a rotns concern. Apply 631, Straits Tunes. CHEAP SCRIBBLING PADS— FOR WORKSHOPS, SCHOOLS AND OFFICES— SEE (VDVKRTISEMENT— IN THIS ISSUE. BALB. OWE PRAM (good order) at No. 3. Leicester Road. OS Woodsvllle Road. Seranrooa- RED-BAR Batteries for aU types
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      746 4 .TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Tenders are Invited for the Supply of Heavy Pipes and Cast Iron Special* (or the Water Department. Par particular*, tee Municipal Tendar Boom. C. H. OOLDIE, Municipal Secretary. TENDERS. Tenders are Invited far the purchase of the it«*mshtp formerly known a* Ban Hong Lloog. Official No. IJS7M
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      1113 4 I BUSINESS CARDS Wd^^'W^felill F I G A R O BlMßl!|tj|!gM^HliSf|lM| BEAUTY CREATIONS *wcnwßsV'l TUI I $8 PERMANENT WAVE BY EUROPEAN LADY EXPERTS BswsKHfiHHJHSßlßstsisßsWßßswswßß J RAFFLES HOTEL (Room IM) aad at I 93 Rraoßaaali Mm* MASSAGE HALL w MANrCURE AND MASSAGE. SUNDAY TIMES Un. HA»D aai Mia HANA Waterloo stkeet.
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      38 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES j Singapore Within Outside without Malaya Malaya Postage. •Joatkly t 3.M I U» Qaarterly S 50 flt-M f "-5« HaUYeirly $17*« »4.H MS.H learly **4.tt $48.H *3*.*« Note. Ontstatlon cheques should include the usual bank discount.
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    SINGAPORE
    127 5 Following Is the wireless programme of Station "Z.H.1." Singapore (wavelength 49.9 m.) (owned and operated by Radio Service Co., of Malaya Ltd., 2 Orchard Road): WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. 6 p.m. Recorded music. 6.30 Relay of dance music by Raffles Hotel Dance Orchestra (directed by Dan Hopkins). 6.45 News bulletin
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    PHOHI-HOLLAND
    130 5 Following is programme of PhohiHolland (wavelength 16.b8 M.):— THURSDAY, MAY 10. 8.0 p.m. Dutch National Anthem. 8.10 Records. 8.25 Broadcast of the International Football Match. Holland France. 9 30 Dutch National Anthem. FRIDAY, MAY 11. 8.0 p.m. Dutch National Anthem. 8.10 Station Orchestra conducted by Loe Cohen. 8.30 Popular
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    B.B.C. PROGRAMME.
    200 5 For Straits Settlements, and Federated Malay States from the Empire transmitter, Daventry, England. TODAI. 6.20 a.m. Light Music. 7.20 Sports Talk. 7.35 The Music of Lehar. 8.5 The News. 12.35 p.m. Dance Music. 1.20 Sports Talk. 1.35 British Composers. 2.20 The News. 6.20 Reginald New at the Organ.
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    FLEECING THE FAITHFUL
    436 5 Ibn Saud Blamed. A DRINK AT HOLY WELL COSTS 18s. The pilgrims who have just returned to Egypt from Mecca appear to be far more Impressed, and the Impression Is an unfavourable one, by the exorbitant charges made by Ibn Baud's Government than by the religious satisfaction
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    FUND TO CLOSE.
    46 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 4. At a meeting of the executive of the Malacca Asiatic Unemployment Fund yesterday it was decided to stop the relief automatically when the funds now In hand are exhausted. This will be about July or August.
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    KUALA LUMPUR PROGRAMME.
    170 5 Malayan Amateur Radio Society. Kuala Lumpur, Wavelength 48.92 Metres, programme of gramophone records for Tuesday, May 8: Orpheus in the Underworld Dajos Bela and Orchestra. Cavalleria Rusticana. Selection Dajos Bcla and Orchestra. Castles In the Moon, Tales from the Vienna Woods Richard Tauber. Carman Selection- Dajos Bela
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    HOURS FOR GETTING MARRIED.
    323 5 New Bill Introduced Into Commons. While the hours for getting married are not so discouraging as the lincensing hours, therf'seems to be no profound reason why church, chapel, and registrar's office should close at three, says the Morning Post. Until 1886, the happy pair had to
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    HISTORIC SITE.
    91 5 Lord Strathcona To Sell 48,000 Acres. Lord Strathcona Is selling his Highland estates, which cover 48,000 j acres, and induct the scene of the massacre of the Mac Donalds on Glencoe In 1692. The Castle, built by Mr. Donald Smith, the Scot vho made history with the Canadian
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    SOOCHOW LEASES.
    146 5 Tokio Holds Them To Be Permanent. Tokio, Apr 10. Confusion arising from the periodical re-registration of permanent land lease titles held by Japanese residents of Soochow was blamed in a report by the Japanese Vice-Consul. Mr. S. Kawanaml, for the rumour that Japan was contemplating the return of
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    MARCHESE MARCONI.
    31 5 Marchese Marconi, who passed through Singapore recently on his return from his tour of the Orient, and Sir Malcolm Campbell have accepted invitations to attend the Melbourne centenary celebrations.
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      320 5 HOTELS TO-NIGHT WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th. SPECIAL DINNER ft COHCEIT Volm^ 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. CE F O" M 3ARCE (formal) VAUDEVILLE 9.45 to MMnfcht. MBS. ALfORD MR. KORTWRIGin SATURDAY, MAY sth. Ventriloquist SPFriftl nillEl A RICE BALL BEVERLY GLEKNING SrcCIAL UIHHtH ft IWbC DALL THE MISSES SETH Extension to 2
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      80 5 "EPOCH" THK Pioneers Leaders of Quality U C Speakers. THE Inventors of the modern Permanent Magnet Moving Coll Speakers. The Speakers with LIFELIKE TONE— Used by over 3.000 Talkie Theatres in England alone. 34 different types to suit every purse purpose, each model the leader In its own price class.
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      69 5 This Week it Hospital Week* St. ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL BALL RAFFLES HOTEL Wed930 p, m $I,— CELESTIAL HOTEL, IPOH. The roost up-to-date building, with modern sanitary installation. BOARD LODGING $5 per day (LODGING ONLX $2). CABARET DANCE NIGHTLY WITH BPECIAL ORCHESTRA IN ATTENDANCE. DANCING PARTNERS AVAILABLE MOTOR-GARAGE AVAILABLE. PHONE No:
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      150 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle I (CLUES.) ACROSS. M Highlanders pouch 33. Roam «w_, i. 24 Subjoining 1. Prolongations m. p^t o f a church It. Drowsing M B:ot ot goot. 11. Sparkle 13. Above 13. Hilarious 14. Clothed S: l^h-brown coiour Solution Of Yesterd<ty's 19. That Uto tay D.,_/. 31. Not
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    ACCUSED IN BOX.
    368 6 Lived In Singapore All His Life. Accused giving evidence on Oath gave his name as liak Wing Chong. HU other name* were Ah Nf a and Kat Chat dial. He was a Straits born Chinese and lived In Singapore all his life. He had a step-mother who
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    BRITISH TRADE FAIR IN SINGAPORE.
    967 6 Further Description Of The Stalls. Descriptions of the stalls at the British Trade Fair at the Great World are continued below: The Borneo Motors (stands 8, 9 and 10) are displaying tbe latest models of Morris and Wolsley cars. The merits and popularity of these
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    NO INFORMATION.
    124 6 No Details Available In Singapore. In view of Mr. Runciman's statement authoritative circles regard It as highly probable that the Malayan governments have received a communication from the Secretary of State on the subject. Upon inquiry at the Colonial Secretariat this morning 1 the Straits Times was Informed
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    QUOTA SYSTEM.
    378 6 "Will Not Have Effect Hoped It Will." Speaking, he said, as an impartial observer, Mr. W. A. L. Schaub, of the Straits Java Trading Co., said he did not think a quota system would have the effect that British manufacturers hoped it would. There was a glaring instance
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    JAPANESE VIEW.
    383 6 Local Business Community Astonished. Ths local Japanese business com munity is astonished at the turn ol j events during the past 48 hours, m- cording tc Mr. Teijlro Tamura. Japan ese Consul-General in Singapore. According to messages 'from Toklo It j is pointed out. Mr. Runclman handed Barjn
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    "NOT IN THE COLONY"
    123 6 Position Of Singapore As A Free Port. Discussing the advantages ol n quota system by comparison with ;i preferential tariff system, an ■nfluential British Importer .Aid "Such a quota system as is suggested, i.e. one based on imports In the years 1927-31. would have the desired
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      216 6 CENTRAL ENGINE 1 1 WORKS LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) INVITE ENQUIRIES FOR ENGINES (CRUDE OIL FROM 3 i H.P. TO 241 H.P.) ELECTRICAL MACHINERY ACCESSORIES. PUMPS HAND AND POWER. AND GENERAL ENGINEERING MATERIALS. TEL. 5471. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Opticians k 21. 3ATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE. PRESERVED DRIED BANANAS Delicious with Tea
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      6 6 DANTE MORE THRILLING THAN A CIRCUS!
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      72 6 ♦Ij^ fa r IK O$C I I n Sr%sL TOMATO CHUTNEY BS FRUIT CHUTNEY JImJjJ have most picquant combination of /f/^n flavours blended. Served with cold //SjBO meats are real palate-appealing and H 111 accentuate the original goodness of ASK FOR ROSELLA. fiS| P UlT twll HIGH ST. PROVISION STORES.
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      280 7 3 I TAP I I 111 1 1 13 S SIS UAiIIUL I* OPENING WITH A SPECIAL MATINEE TO-DAY YFT ANOTHER GREAT STAGR and SCREEN ATTRACTION! 1 f.f.m!' »li<- s(iil<- of ■ifrifiiinmeiit j PEAII STANLEY Li flfl nriNo 11 «||3| HAPPY A British International Picture with I.ADI)-' 'IFF Will. FYFFF.
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      136 7 GREAT WORLD SHOW IN f:()NJ(!N(!ION WITH IMF 1934 BRITISH TRADE FAIR 4 TO 12 WAY MUSICAL F.NTF.RTAINMENTS Will. BE KINDLY RFNDFRKD ny THE BROADWAY MUSICAL PARTY TONIGHT TUB tl'Nm vi IAKI) hi mi V MAY S. hiiimv M ii TiH \Jfmm6oMM HOHoai. M PARTY BATUBIMT, MAY It. VARIOUS OTHER ATTRACTIONS
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      214 7 -Oh, what jjM K A a life I b ■T5^L R^ •ja^pMM b^M^ when you A«T X jflMl tr Y throw Htß I 1 1 a blufl and I •TaTZiil #ntortaln M A PJ lovUhly on iff nothing a Bia| I|l I€l yo«rl...lt'S v aL 111 A SCRIAMI ci' Pt«t«nl»d
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    202 8 Good Demand For Rubber Shares. (Ftom Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, May 8. The tin share market is very steady. The best class rubber shares are still much in demand and a slight improvement in prices is shown with further buyers coming in. The industrial market is strong
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    PRODUCE.
    193 8 Singapore, May 8, 12 noo«. Buyer Seller Gambler 3.75 Java Cube 650 Hamburg Cube 6.7 b White Muntok Pepper 3600 White Pepper 35.00 Black Pepper 16.25 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 2.75 Copra, mixed 2 30 Small Flake Tapioca 4.80 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.75 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.50 Small
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    COFFEE PRICE.
    119 8 Ball $43.00 per picul Überlan $25.00 per picul Rubusta $1900 per picul TIN PRICE. May 8, Singapore tin price (per picul) $116. Kerosene oil; Shell and Fish $3.M for two 4-gallon tins; Crown and Dragon $3.26 for two 4-gallon tins: Cross $3.11 for two 4-gallon tins. Devoe's Imperial
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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        MINING.
        444 8 Issue Val. Pd. 4/- 4/- Ampat Tin £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 1 1 Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin Buyers 6/7^ 39/43/6 14/9 2.00 34/9 Sellers. 45/15/6 2.10 35/6 £1 £1 Changkat Tin £1 £1 Chenderiang 9/50 50 Hitam Tin
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        GENERAL.
        282 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 0.80 0.85 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.55 1.60 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.5.0 6.10.0 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.40 5.60 £1 £1 Con. T. S. Ic.'o1 c .'o Prefs. 26/9 27/9 £1 £1 Con. T. S.
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        139 8 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4*4 p.c of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4*4 p.c of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 102 103
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        364 8 Fraser and Co and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today a Prices Fraser Lyall Evatt Co. Allenby ($1) 1.70 1.90 1.90 2.00 Alor Gajah (|1) 1.00 1.10 1.05 1.15 A. Hitam ($1) 1.60 1.75 1.65 1.80 A. Malay ($2) 2.75 3.00 2.75 3.00 A. Molek ($1) 1.05 1.15 1.10
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      214 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 11/16 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 5/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 9/64 London, 30 days' sight 2/4 >/p, London,
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      70 8 Noon, May 8. R.S.S. equal to London Standard: Buyers. Sellers. Spot (loose) 24% 241(F.0.8.) 24% 24% Standard R.S.S. on Tender: Buyers. Sellers. May 24>/ 2 24% June 24% 24% July-Sept 25i/ 8 25>/i Oct.-Dec. 25% 25% Jan.-Mar. 26 >/8/ 8 26 «4 Tone of Market
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      64 8 From Europe (London mails dispatched Apr. 19) by Rawalpindi due at Penang 6 a.m. Thursday. From Japan by Havre Maru due at Singapore tomorrow morning. From China and Japan by Naldera due at Singapore 10 a.m. tomorrow. From Holland and Germany by John de Witt due at Singapore
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      RUSSO-BRITISH CHAMBER.
      112 8 It was announced at the meeting of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce that Mr. Arthur R. Knowles, assistant ■secretary to the Chamber for the last 7 years, had been appointed secretary to the Russo-British Chamber of Commerce, with offices in London. He will take up his new duties
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      MR. J. FREUDENTHAL.
      105 8 The cremation of Mr. Jacob 1 Freudenthal took place at the Golders I Green Crematorium, London. I Mr. Freudenthal, who was in his 72nd year, died following an operation. He 1 had been for many years a director and London manager of Oeneral Mm- < ing and
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    183 8 T*dmy. Siam (except Lower Biaiu) (Kudat) 3 p.m. Bengkalls, Laboean Blllk Tandjong Balei (Re tan) 3 p.m. Belat Pandtang and Bagan (Hone Thome 3 p ra. Slak. Pakan Baroe. Fort de Kock and t'adang (Hong Kwong) ..3 djo> TaHRM. Djambll, Java. Southern Sumatra. South- Bast Borneo. Celebes,
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    34 8 By Karagola Chitral Felix RoursPl Karoa Ranrhi Left Arri Spot* Locdoa Mar. 22 Apr 1* Mar. 30 Apr. 21 Apr. 3 Apr. 24 Apr. 5 Apr. 28 Apr. 13 May S
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    EXCHANGES.
    77 8 Rugby, May Foreign exchanges today were: Amsterdam 7.52 Athens 530 sellers. Berlin 12.93i/> Bombay 1/6 3/32 Brussels 21.83 Bucharest 510 Geneva 15.72>,2 Buenos Aires 36 1/2 sellers official. Copenhagen 22.39 >/ 2 Helsingfors 226'U Hong Kong 1/4'j. Lbbon 110 Madrid 37 5. 16 Milan 59 Montevideo 38< 4 sellers,
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    MAIL FROM JAVA.
    22 8 Mails from Batavia and Palembang by aeroplane are expected at the Oeneral Post Office, Singapore at 2.30 p.m. today.
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    OUTWARD AIR MAIL.
    52 8 The outward Imperial Air Mall will arrive In the Oeneral Post Office, Singapore at 7 p.m. today. The correspondence received by this mall will be available to boxholders and window delivery ticket holders immediately and correspondence for nonboxholders will be sent out by the 8 25 a.m.
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    MONEY ORDERS.
    103 8 The rate of Issue is Rs. 155 $100. The rate of payment is Rs. 157 $:i)'j. The rate of payment Is the MM current on the day of receipt of the Money Order Advice by the Straits Settlements Post Office. The rates of Issue of Money Orders drawn
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      76 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK Tuesday, May 8. British Trade Fair. Oreat World. Police Band. Telok Ayer, 5 15 p.m. Wednesday, May British Trade Pair. Great World. St. Andrews Mission Hospital, Ball aof Cabaret. Raffles Hotel. Thcrsday, May It. British Trade Fair, Oreat World. Police Band. Katong Park, 5.15 pm. Friday,
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      LONDON TIN MARKET.
      942 9 QUIET DESPITE CHEERFUL OUTLOOK. London, Apr. 23. The London tin market has been quiet during the past few days. Som» professional Interest has been displayed, but neither the Continent nor the United States is buying at present on any scale to speak of, and In our own
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      N.Z. DAIRY FARMING.
      165 9 In a review of the position of the dairy farming industry, Mr. William Goodfellow, member of the New Zealand Dairy Board, said at Wellington that New Zealand dairy farmers were relieved to know that the British Government did not want a conference to discuss restrictions during the
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      SETTLEMENTS BANK.
      125 9 Basle. The Bank for International Settlements is to add the clearing traffic of international posts and telegraphs to Its range of business, and it is expected that In a short time the clearing of international railway traffic will be done through the bank. The board of the bank
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      COMPANY RESULTS.
      37 9 F.M.S. Rubber Planters Dividend. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 4. Tarun.— Profit for 1833. £1,718; forward. £3,082. F.M.S. Rubber Planters.— Profit, £6,955; forward, £12.198; dividend, 5 per cent. Sungei Buloh— Profit, £1.062; forward. £20,191.
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      RUBBER REPORT.
      329 9 Fears Of Over-Production Allayed. Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd., Issue the following report, dated May 4: The labours of the committee that have been studying the questions of rubber control have at last been ended, and their achievement in reaching agreement deserves the appreciation of the rubber Industry
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      FINANCIAL WISDOM
      298 9 Awaiting Improvement Of World Conditions. Mr. Neville Chamberlain: "We cannot expect that the present abnormal cheapness of interest rates on the National Debt will continue indefinitely, but I think It may fairly be counted among the gains which have resulted from the earlier efforts of the Government at
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      THE PRUDENTIAL.
      545 9 Last Year's Increased Income. The annual report of the Prudential Assurance Company, Limited, states: The assets ot the Company now amount to £277.472.181, as compared with £263.894.842 a year ago. 1.c., an increase of £13,777,339. The Income from all sources during 1933 was £50,191.265. as compared with £48.685.145
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      647 9 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In Hong Kong) The liability of member* Is limited to tha extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1930 of the Colon;. ■TAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. AutloH-.d Capital J50.000.000 Issued and full; paid up t20.000.3C0 Reserve Funds: Sterling «.500.000 Silver
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      475 9 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK O? INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Koytl Charter 1853) Paid Dp Capital Id 600.000 share* of IS each £3.000 DOT lUMIM Fund 0.000.0wa IHatm Liability ot Proprietors 13.000,00* READ OFFICE: M. BhfciaataU, Lonatoi. EC 8. Agencies and Branches. Ator Star nciio Saigon Amrttaar ipoh
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. MAY 8. 1934. IS IT BLUFF?
    1143 10 Japan thinks that Mr. Runciman's announcement in the House of Commons regarding the intention oi Xtit Home Government to invite the governments of the Colonies to introduce import quotas in respect of all foreign imports of cotton and rayon
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    555 10 ANOTHER AERODROME DISAPPOINTS. An announcement was Issued yesterday by Imperial Airways, Limited, to the effect that the scheduled calls at Penang by outward and homeward bound Imperial Airways planes are to be suspended temporarily. This decision has been taken in consequence of a declaration by Headquarters,
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    TODAY'S SPECIAL ARTICLE.
    1828 10 A CENTENARY OF EMPIRE. (By Richard I.inton The Melb.-urne centenary is yet another milestone in the path of the British Empire. This is a story of progress made against great odds, of success snatched from off <the very lap of failure, of a wilderness made to blossom
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      21 10 LOCK— On May 7, 1934, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Muriel, wife of J. T. Lock, a daughter (Syhla Margaret).
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    COLONY IMPORT QUOTAS FOR JAPANESE GOODS.
    423 11 ONLY COTTON AND RAYON TEXTILES AT PRESENT. MAY BE EXTENDED. Tokio Receives Announcement Unusually Calmly. No information is available officially in Singapore concerning the announcement of Mr. Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, regarding import quotas in the Colonies directed against Japanese
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    NO RUPTURE.
    114 11 Efforts To Remain On Friendly Terms. Reuter learns on high authority that the British Government is anxious to emphasise that Mr. Runciman's statement does not Imply anything like a rupture between the two countries. On the contrary, the greatest efforts would be made to remain on very friendly
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    49 11 m Minister, Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald (centre) accompanied by Lord Londonderry (left) flew to Speke I flume. Liverpool, the new headquarters of the Midland and Scottish Air Ferries and Inspected a fleet of machines to be used for the service. On the Premier's left is the Mayor of Liverpool.
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    TOKIO RECEPTION.
    141 11 Difficulties Of Shutting Tropical Markets. Tokio, May 8. The Runciman memorandum, though unexpected, has been taken unusually calmly, possibly because its generalising strengthens the Japanese belief concerning difficulties of shutting out Japanese goods from the tropical markets, where the native populations with low purchasing power are eager buyers,
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    NO OPTION.
    281 11 Result Of Failure To Compromise. "Most people in Great Britain deplore the fact the Government has been compelled to introduce further trade restrictions Into an already distracted world," declares The Times. But the Government was left with no option. It has done all in its power to promote
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    BRITAIN'S FOREIGN POLICY.
    261 11 More Vigour Wanted. DISARMAMENT AND THE FAR EAST. London, May 7. A resolution urging the Government to adopt a more vigorous foreign poUcy, particularly in regard to the Far East and disarmament, was moved by the Labour peer, Lord Ponsonby in the House of Lords tonight. Lord
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    SALVATION ARMY.
    105 11 Eva Booth To Be Its New Chief? London, May 5. The CouncU of the Salvation Army, consisting of 65 members, has been convened to meet in London and to appoint a successor to Gen. Hlggins, who will retire in November next It is thought possible that the next
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    STOCK EXCHANGE BILL.
    82 11 Further Revision Urged By Industrialists. Washington, May 7. Twenty-eight industrialists, including Messrs. W. B. BeU, Rolland J. Hamilton, T. M. Girdler and F. A. Merrick, have sent a letter to the sponsors of the Stock Exchange Control BUI, urging further le vision on the ground that "many
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    MESSAGE IN LATIN.
    55 11 The Pope's Congratulations To President Miklas. Vienna, May 5. His Holiness the Pope has wired his congratulations to President Miklas in Latin, expressing the hope that the Alminghty may bestow his blessing and general prosperity on the noble Austrian nation which is now closely 1 United up
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    53 11 The marriage of Mr. John Ranulph Allsopp, son of the late Lieut. Col. Ranulph Allsopp, anj Mrs. Allsopp, who is French and German master at Eton Colic ge, to Miss Audrey Fellows, daughter of Major and Mrs. Fellows, of Ovington Street, London, took place at St. Mary's Church, Bryanston Square,
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    WAGE AGREEMENTS.
    158 11 New Departure In Legislation. Rugby, May 5. The text of the Government BUI to enable statutory effect to be given to wage agreements in the cotton manufacturing Industry has been issued. Its provisions correspond closely to the draft outline which was unanimously endorsed by the joint deputation of
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    PRIVATE VIEW.
    120 11 Summer Exhibition At Royal Academy. Rugby, May 5. A large and fashionable gathering thronged the salons of Burlington House today when the summer exhibition of the Royal Academy was opened to a private view of invited guests. It is the general opinion of art critics that in regard
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    MARSHAL PILSUDSKI.
    53 11 To Be Honoured By French Government. Warsaw, May 4. Press reports from Paris state that the French War Minister, Marshal Petain, will shortly proceed to Warsaw in order to pay a visit to Marshal Pilsudski and to present the latter with the diploma and baton of a French
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    TOWN PLANNING.
    53 11 Air Survey Of 16,000,000 Acres of Wales And England. Rugby, May 5. A scheme has been prepared for an air survey of 16,000,000 acres of town planning areas of England and Wales in order to prepare up-to-date plans required by the Ministry of Health under the Town Planning
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    BRITAIN NOT A DEBT DEFAULTER.
    298 11 Speculation In U.S. ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S RULING. Washington, May 7. Speculation on the question or war l debts has again been aroused by the ruling of the Attorney-General, Mr. Homer S. Cummings, that Britain Is not a defaulter under the Johnson Act, coupled with the news that
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    GERMANY'S DEBTS.
    138 11 VS. Attitude Remains Unchanged. London, May 7. Little has so far transpired as to the progress of the German debts conference, which has been meeting in Berlin since Apr. 27 and the first official intimation of progress is contained in a statement issued by the conference president, Mr.
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    SOVIET PROTEST.
    68 11 Objection To Being Called A Defaulter. Washington, May 7. The Soviet Ambassador has protested I to the State Department against Mr. Cummlngs' ruling that the Soviet Union is in default In war debt payment. The Ambassador ieclares that he outlined to Mr. Moore, Assistant Secretary for State, the
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    SAMUEL INSULL.
    49 11 New York, May 7. Samuel Insull (the American nnan- i cier who was extradited from Turkey) was aroused from bed at 5.30 a.m. on the arrival of the Exilona and transferred to a Government cutter outside New York Harbour preparatory to boarding a train for Chicago.— Reuter.
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    THE AGREEMENT.
    36 11 Signed In London By All Participants. London, May 7. The inter-governmental agreement to implement the rubber regulation scheme was signed at the Foreign Office today by Great Britain, Prance, India, Holland and Siam.— Reuter.
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    RUBBER CONTROL SCHEME.
    264 11 Questions In The House Of Commons. U.S. PERTURBED. Shares Still Rapidly Appreciating, London, May 7. Various points regarding the rubber agreement were raised in the House of Commons at question time today. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, Secretary of State for the Colonies, said consuming interests would be invited
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    AMERICAN ANXIETY.
    150 11 Representation Wanted On The Committee. London, May 7. The Financial News publishes a New York message to the effect that the State Department is showing considerable anxiety over the rubber plan, and is attempting to secure American representation on the International Committee. It is said that the American
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    RUBBER SHARES.
    127 11 Kipar Para, 325. fid. xd (255.) Kepong, 4s. 6d. (3s. 9d.) London Asiatic, 4s. 9d. (45.) Lumut. 355. (295. 6d.) Rubber Trust. 365. 6d. (31s. 4',d.) United Serdang, 4s. 3d. (3s. 9d.) Utd. Sua Betong, 60s. (505.) Vallambrosa, lit. 3d. (10s. 3d.) How Popular Issues Are Rapidly Rising.
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    POPEJOY MURDER TRIAL CONTINUED.
    3521 12 Alleged Statement By Accused Admitted As Evidence. The Popejoy murder trial was continued yesterday and today. Yesterday Inspector Jeans gave evidence of the Identification parade at the hospital. Part of his evidence was published in the Straits Times yesterday. Proceeding Inspector Jeans said: Inside the ward
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    SUICIDE AFTER AXE ATTACK.
    358 12 Inquest On Chinese Labourer. A verdict of suicide waa returned on Ng Koon. an unemployed Hoklen, who killed himself after attacking his mother-in-law with a chopper. The inquest was held before Mr. W. G. Porter, the Singapore, and a Jury of MR Evidence led by Inspector
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    REMOVED FROM TRUSTEESHIP.
    524 12 Mr. Khoo 800 Gay And Mr. Khoo Wee Tongr. By a judgment given by Mr. Justice Prlchard In the Supreme Court today, Mr. Khoo 800 Oay, a well known local Chinese, and Mr. Khoo Wee Tong, were removed from the trusteeship of the Leong San Tong Association
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    FOUND IN SEA.
    136 12 Fate Of Scout From Amoy. An inquest on Chan Seng Li i, a 21-year-old member of a troop of boy scouts from Amoy, who was found floating In the sea off Paslr Panjang was held before the Singapore Coroner Mr. W. O. Porter, yesterday. Evidence was to
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    AMUSEMENTS
    115 12 Singapore ALHAMBRA The Poor TUch "with Edward Bv«rett Horton tc Edna May Oliver 6.15—9.15. CAPITOL Happy with Stanley Luplno, on Stage Chin Loo. 6.15—9.15. UKEAT WORLD Cabaret— Fra Dlavolo Gold Diggers of 1933. ISAKO'S CIRCUS. Amu Road. Performance, 9.15 p m. MARLBOROUGH Daku-Kl-LadkJ Hindustani Talktt. 6.15—9.15. NEW WORLD Skle
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      97 12 ssk I i i^ ~~j?w I hi s9 3~sfiaw r^^^sflsn kum rtas The While mess jacket has come to stay for warm weather "Formal Wear" The time Is past when the "dress up" order for warm evenings could only be met by the formal dinner jacket. That doesn't mean, however,
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    "BERSANDING" CEREMONY AT KLANG.
    1335 13 ROYAL WEDDING. Ancient Malay Traditions Honoured. <From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 7. Brilliant scenes were witnessed at the Astana Mahkota, Klang, last night, during the bersandlng (sitting-in-state) ceremony of the wedding of a daughter of H.H. the Sultan of Selangor to H.H. the Sultan
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    APPEAL FROM DEATH.
    158 13 F.M.S. Court Sits At Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 7. The F.M.S. Court of Appeal comprising the Chief Justice F.M.B. (Mr. Justice S. J. Thomas), the Chief Justice. S.S. (Sir Walter Huggard) and Mr. Justice Burton, opened here today, there being three criminal
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    CHINESE BLINDED.
    58 13 Victim Of An Acid-Throwing Attack. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 7. S Alleged to have been responsible for the throwing of acid at another Chinese, Leong Hee today appeared before the First Magistrate, on a charge of causing grievous hurt. The complainant, Wong Siew, Is bUnded
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    47 13 At the Y.W.C-A. .Musical show on Thursday at Raffles Quay building, at 6.30 p.m. Mrs. Pedlow, Mrs. Kinlock and Mons. Gilmbert will sing and p'.ay jolos The remainder of the time 'ill be taken up with community singing led by Mrs. Pedlow and accompanied by Macame Dietz.
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      S.V.C. COLOURS.
      427 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— On Saturday, the 26th of this month, the Singapore Volunteer Corps is to reap the fruits of many years' hard work and devotion to duty on the part of its present and past members; and Colours, the King's Colour and
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    SPORTSMAN ENGAGED.
    94 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May S. The engagement is announced oi Mr. Tay Hong Seng, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Tay Hock Slang, of Malacca, and Miss Mary Khoo. eldest daughter of Mr. Khoo Guan Chiang, of Singapore. The marriage will take place in Singapore on
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    FEDERAL "STARS" FACE CAMERA.
    239 13 FEDERAL STARS FACE CAMERA. Movie Ball At Kuala Lumpur. (From Ou"r Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 6. The Federal capital was provided with something new In entertainment last night when the first "movie ball" was held. It was a great success, over 900 making merry. A motley crowd was represented:
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    PENANG PUBLICITY.
    115 13 Tourist Trade Committee Formed. The following have accepted the invitation to become members of the Tourist Trade Committee whose task is to act as publicity agents for Penang. Messrs. H. W. Esson, Llm Keong Lay, P. N. Knight, H. MacNeice, J. A. McEvoy, C. O. Barnes, M. Saravanamuttu.
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    MALAYAN EXHIBITION.
    117 13 The village industries section of the Malayan Exhibition at Kuala Lumpur on June 2, 3 and 4 will be larger than In previous years and will be housed in a big attap building adjoining the main permanent building. In addition to the usual competitive sections, Selangor and Kelantan
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    MUNICIPAL ACTION.
    137 13 Action taken at a meeting of the General committee held on Apr. 27. Approved appointment of Messrs. T. Tryner and R. L. Eber to fill vacancies on the Board of Control caused by the resignations of Mr. A. E. ThornleyJones and the Hon. Dr. Lim Han Hoe. Action
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    FEELS 50 Ibs. SLIMMER
    188 13 After Loslnr Only 5 lbs. "I started taking Kruschen Salts a month ago," a young woman writes. "I have lost 5 lbs. In weight, and I reel as If I have lost 50 lbs. I am full of vigour, whereas before I was listless and worried
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  • Bookmaking Evil Ruining Racing In Up – Country Centres.
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      14 14 Refill, a model of consistency," which will be running at Bukit Timah on Saturday.
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      "CHEAP AND NASTY" IMPORTATION OF AUSTRALIAN HORSES.
      3703 14 MR. J. C. Osborne, Stipendiary Steward of the Straits Racing A:soc:ation. In his annual reports, •ays The following table shows the number of days upon which racing took place at each centre Professional Amateur Club Meets. Days Races M. D. B. Singapore 3
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    This Morning's Work On The Racecourse. — Commercial Cup Matches. LEMBERGER CUP RACE RE-SAILED.
    492 15 This Morning's Work On The Racecourse. Commercial Cup Matches. LEMBERGER CUP RACE RE-SAILED. Only Merlin And Punai In The Running. The second race for the Lemberger Cup was re-sailed by the B Class yachts of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Sunday as the result of two further retirements due
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    IMPROVED GOING AT BUKIT TIMAH.
    687 15 TRAINING NOTES. Tomorrow's Runners On View. <By Our Racing Correspondent.) The work this morning was carried out on the No. 2 track and the going was considerably faster than on Saturday. There were only a few people out watching the gallops. Row Boat was the
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    S.C.C. TENNIS.
    132 15 Mixed Handicap Doubles Semi-Finals. The semi-finals hi the mixed handicap double* at the S.C.C. were played yesterday and resulted as follows: F. V. Duckworth and Mrs. Blake owe 15.2 beat S. E. Newbery and Miss Pedler owe 2. c— 2. 7—5. F. E. Rowland anc Mrs. J. V.
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    79 15 Taeadar. May g. Football: Malaya Command Malaya Cup Trial, Tangun: Pint Division, S.R.C. vs. Indo-Ceylonese, Anson Road; Third Division "A," Chinese vs. Abbatolr. SRC: Oovt. League, Printing vs. Audit—Treasury. S.H.B. Wednesday, May 9. Singapore Races: Second Day. Football: Oovt. League, Surveys vs. Prisons 11, Outram Road; Statistics vs.
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    34 15 [The co-operation of club secretaries is requested In keeping this diary of sporting events accurate and up to date. It would be appreciated if they would include the time the matches are to commence.]
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    25 15 F. V. Duckworth and Mrs. Blake with S. E. Newbery and Miss Pedlar who they defeated in the mixed doubles handicap semi-final at the B.C.C.
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    Harbour Board Lead In Commercial Cup.
    908 15 Three matches were played in the Commercial tup 'competition yesterday. The Harbour Board beat Fraser and Neave's A, and took the leading position in the table. The Monopolies and Municipal Services drew, and are one point behind, bat have two games in hand. Fraser
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    TODAY'S FOOTBALL.
    96 15 S.R.C. To Meet I.C.F.A. At Anson Road. The S.R.C. will meet the IndoCeylonese In a First Division match at Anson Road Stadium today. The S.R.C. team will be as follows: J. Sanderson, H. C. Humphries, T. Albuquerque, C. Hall, J. Pereira, W. Gomes, N. Jackson, A. G. Valberc,
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    LUCKY DRAW.
    20 15 Although the Municipal Services were the superior team In both attack and defence they had to be con-
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    BY SEVEN GOALS.
    76 15 Malaya Publishing House Win WelL The Malaya Publishing House debated Fraser and Neave's "B" team In a Commercial Cup match at Arisen Road Stadium yesterday afternoon by seven clear goals. The losers were much handicapped by the absence of N. Hay and were on I the defensive
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    WHITE SCORES CENTURY FOR SELANGOR CLUB.
    355 16 Big Total Compiled Against Klang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 7. A brilliant century by R. H. White gave the Selangor Club an easy victory over the Klang Club yesterday whey they met on the Padang. The visitors were all out for
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    RUGBY ON UPGRADE IN U.S.
    314 16 Held As Good 'In-Between Sport Now that spring training In American footballs has put an end to rugby games in the Far Western colleges, adherents of Rugby are wondering whether the enthusiasm which has kept the English game steadily on the up-grade throughout the season
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    172 16 Results Of Women's Medal. The women's May bogey competition was played at Bukit Timah yesterday aad resulted in a win for Mrs Oke in "A" division with a score of "all square", in a win for Miss Lucas in -B" division with a score of "all square" and
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    251 16 Opening Of Local League Games. A large crowd assembled at Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday to witness the official opening of the 1934 League Games. Before a line-up of the competing teams, the formal surrender of the pennant for competition was performed by last year's champions, the Japanese Young
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    DERBY BETTING.
    46 16 Odds On Colombo Again Shorten. London, May 7. To-day's Derby call-over was as follows: 15 8 Colombo offered, 2—l taken. 9—l9 1 Umidwar taken and offered. 10 1 Easton. 100—7 Lozlngaro and Blazonry. 18—1 Windsor Lad offered. 22—1 Medieval Knight taken and offered— Reuter.
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    187 16 Malayan Championship Tournament The following are the ties in the third round of the Malayan Billiards Championship: Today at 6.30 p m Tan Kong Guan (Bendemeer Athletic Club) vs. Tok Beng Wan (Amicable A. Association). Today at 9 p.m. Gan Hock Hoe (U.C.F.A.) vs. F/Sgt. Johnson (R.A.F.). Tomorrow at
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    221 16 Sgt. J. McLaughlin, R.A.F., put up the exceptionally fine score of 101 out of a possible 105 In the practice for the Inter-port shoot at Buklt Timah on Sunday morning. The shooting of the team as a whole was very good under somewhat difficult conditions,
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    205 16 American Association To Meet Island Club. The following are the teams and starting times for a four-bail foursomes match to be played at the Island Club on Sunday morning next. All matches will start from the tenth tee. (American Association players are mentioned first): 8.45 A. W. Bourne
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    177 16 Three-Figure Innings At Leicester. London, May 7. Leicester: The Australians nnlshec the second day of their mat.h with Leicestershire in a very strong position. The county were dismissed for 152 on Saturday and today the Australians tock their score from 61 frr one wicket to 368 for
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    117 16 Billiards Championship Of U.K. London, Apr. 28. Davis won the United Kingdom billiards championship defeating Newman by 444 points. It was a thrilling struggle for supremacy all the way through and, although Davis was leading at the halfway stage by 9,119 to 8,555, Newman overhauled him during the
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    M.F.A. OFFICIALS.
    50 16 Secretary And Treasurer Appointed. The council of the Malaya Football Association have appointed the following acting officials, as from today: Acting hon. secretary, Mr. Syed Hussaln bun Alsagoff. Acting hon. treasurer, Dr. Syed Hussaln bin Alsagoff. The appointments will stand until confirmed by the annual, meeting in July.
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    869 17 Japanese Seek Lease Of Land In Neutral Zone. Ostensibly to launch another drive against the Chinese Volunteer armies in Manchukuo, the Japanese Kwantung Command has issued general Mobilisation orders to the entire forces in the new State. A Japanese request to obtain the lease of a
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    31 17 Member Of South-West Council. Mr. Tsan Shiao-fong, a member of the South-West Executive Council, Is due shortly to leave Canton for the Southern Sea countrl s, including Ma-
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    234 17 Government To Spend Another $15,000? (From Our Own Correspondent.) Cameron Highlands, Apr. 30. The British Resident, Pahang, Mr. H. O. R. Leonard. Is on an official visit to Cameron Highlands. He was met at Renglet by the Assistant District Officer, Mr. Creer, who escorted him to
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    SIKH BOUND OVER.
    163 17 Magistrate's Comment On "Deliberate Malice." (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 7. "It is a terrible thing to get an Innocent man into trouble," said the Penang Magistrate in binding over Bali wan Singh, a Sikh watchman employed by the Municipality, for two years in two sureties
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    RE-TRIAL OPENED.
    121 17 Alleged Fracas Outside Amusement Park. The re- trial of a Straits-born Chinese named C. H. Llm on a charge of disorderly behaviour by fighting was opened before Mr. C. H. Whitton In the police court yesterday. Llm was alleged to have been Involved In a brawl with a
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    ARMS CHARGE.
    89 17 Three Chinese Granted Bail. Three Chinese were charged before Mr. N. Orlce in the police court yesterday with possession of arms In the form of daggers, one of which had allegedly been shaped from a threeedged file. The accused were Phun Cheong, Hoi Sing Chal Hoh Wing Tow.
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    53 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. May 7. A fine of $501 or in default six months rigorous imprisonment was Imposed by the District Judge on Koay Guan Hor, who pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a deleterious drug. Detectives search his house and found eleven katls
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