The Straits Times, 23 May 1935

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    37 1 The Straits Times I ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CINTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1935 PRICE 10 CENTS, The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1985. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      622 1 SINGAPORE: 140. CECIL ST. (PHONE 5471)* I [Ixclusivc CRETONNES GLASSWARE AT PASKGE'S 'POL FINISH" No man can resist the exquisite H T, Dea given by tills latest discwry B^V V in lai-e powders. Every woman is en- f^^t** k of the rose-petal beauty tt crives. mrk^r^Kk mßti^if I > -J
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      300 1 KUALA iOMPbFt: V 25. J/#«*. CPHONC, 3*53.) SI DISTINCTIVE (@j&\ I FOOTWEAR !^P| THERE IS A TONE OF QUIET SUPERIORITY ABOUT THESE SHOES THAT AT ONCE APPEALS. NOT BY A STRIKING FEATURE. BUT BY A GENERAL HARMONY OF GOOD POINTS. THE STRAND;— A UNIVERSAL MODEL WITH FINE STITCHED TOE CAP
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      14 1 I 5 FOR j FLOWERS PHONE 4097 I 15. Orchard .^oad. J (Amber Mansion*
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURENCES
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      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
      109 2 Mr and Mre. Hrrbtrt H de Souza and family 'hank all friends and relatives for their kind attendance at Uw funeral and tiis Requiem Mass of the late Josephine Caroline de Souzb. those who so kindly ■Ml wreaths. l?tters and telegrams of conand nlro the mediral staff of tbe
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      414 2 CiARK— To Marguerite wife of Adrian C'.urk (So:icitor-Oener»l. SJS a daughter. Acir.enne Marguerite Dies, born 9.40 p.m. May 21, 13*5 SWINDELL— PAGE.— On May 23. 1910 at St. Andrews Cathedral. Singapore. 3 8., by the H*ht Rev Charles Jan»3 Perguson-Dime, DD. Bishop of Singapore, assisted by Rev W S Kelley.
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      812 2 SITUATION VACANT^ WANTED a Caterer for a hotel. Chineat preferred. Pull knowledge European dish* ea— nttal. 210, Stralta Times. WANTED Chinese salesgirl specialised In dry-cleaning, apply 37. Orchard Road. New Shanghai Co., between 8—9 dally. TECHNICAL SCHOOL, KUALA LUMPUR. Applications are Invited for a vacancy that will shortly occur at
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      719 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET T© LET, Offices and OodowM to suit all requirements. Apply S. Manasseh A Co. Ho-5-2, Malacca Street. GODOWNS. Read Street off River Valley Road, 4,000 to 30,080 square feet. United Engineers Limited. OFFICES at 4 and 4-A, Prtnoe Street. top floor and No. 22, Raffles Place.
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      750 2 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE of valuable 8 lota of shophouse sites situate at Jalan AU, Bandar Maharani. MUai, area* 10,0«« sq. ft. 1,981 sq. ft, 1,821 sq. ft. 1,783 &q. ft.. 1.783 sq. ft., 1.786 sq. ft. and 1,789 aq. ft. (To be sold In separate lots). To be held
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      465 2 BUSINESS CARDS, Etc. Fremh Stock. TOOTAL ANTT-CREASB TIES Made In England. All Qualities. Latest and attractive pattern*. Also Tootal Ties for boya. Toetal Tie* are popular with all users. They are attractive, anti-crease, washable, lasting and Inexpensive. O. H. KIAT A CO.. LTD. GREAT CHEAP SALE GIFT SHOP 157 North
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      508 2 visit FIGARO FOR BETTER WAVE that Is better for your hair $8 V $10 $15 only European Experts always In attendance. RAFFLES HOTEL (Room 120) and at 93, Bras Basah Road. Phonr 2868. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60, WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. MASSAGE. MR.
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      162 2 CJBSCRIPT1ON RATES Singapore Within Ouwide Without Malaya Malay* Postage 5 3!»0 4.M T-.50 !«Sk *12«» 30 Ir M7©« S15«° Vr'rl; SHOO W»»« 0M <>oUtaU..n cheques staculi include •aj Iwr.k i!i»coani. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Th .liairt-; and iittliurtians lor CLASSIII NTS arc a» under:— :me p-^r insertion with a minmum charge of
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      641 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated to England) MAIL. PASBENOER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EABT MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD PROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage Spore 1935 MANTUA 11.000 May 25 BANGALORE «,000
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      603 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. (Incorporated In Japan) TO LONDON. Naples, Marsrtßr*. London, Antwerp, Ratterdam and Middfetbrouth. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail I HAKONE MARU 10.500 May 39 30 5 SUWA MARU 10,700 June 12 13 S FUSHIMI MARU 11.000 June 36 37 HAKOZAKI MARU 10.500
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      589 3 M/S "MEONIA" U.*M ton. DUpUcemrnt. Special Roundtrip SINGAPORE— BANGKOK— SAIGONSINGAPORE. 18 days of Comfort and Fhanr* Cabins with adjoining prtvate bath. EXCELLENT CUISINE. $150.00 only i Including stay on board in Bangkok and Saigon. M/S "M EON IA" Leaves Singapore Monday afternoon June 3 Arrives Kohsiehang Thursday June 6 Arriyes
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      204 3 Tourist Class AMERICAN STYLE £71.12.SINGAPORE TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA GREATEST ADVANCE IN TOURIST CLASS LUXURY. Beautiful public rooms; SwUnnilng pool Talking Motion Pictures. Delicious mealsHot and cold running water In each state room. Cabins for two or more passengers with real beds Modern ventilation throughout Weekly service from Manila and
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      1133 3 SHIPPING. THB BLOB FUNNEL LINE (Ocean The Una Khlow Steamship Co. <I9J*i c(C !Em N%aSo°n SfrSf ™< S^™* *»< The Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The Sarawak Steamship Co.. Ltd. The China Narbjattan Co.! Ltd. The Australian Oriental I In, Ltd. The Slam Steam Narlgatlon Co.. Ltd The Irriwaidj Flotilla Co.
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  • SHIPPING & MAILS.
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      WAVES BREAKING ABOVE MAST.
      74 4 LONDON SlliriMNC INMM'IIMI rti. thrill on 4 liun in (he Noidi k"W it(luii Inqul Ii tiown from above the mast, said the skipper. .1 llu: dial 1 wltli l\\e luu uf 2fi n! tin- I two Ulll, ition 1 In Mi l\perltnce. ,1 pi had hi*
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      INTERNATIONAL TANKER POOL.
      27 4 iirnin^ Against Overhulfdlnfr. Mr. Jti*:pti II in iftgiiti lie cuuiidl, able efforts and negotiations. 1 ti.r I [t( uf •MMssfut working of tno [kkiI
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      17 4 |4IUU d alul Hmilli Mm M ii v and general deh ,1 8 45 am.
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      NOTICES TO MARINERS.
      12 4 il i^By MfhU of a vmml Bingap<ir«, May 11.
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
      79 4 SIN GAPORE MAILS CLOSE. .1 fill ...HI, Biak Selat N < V !N»Jdcr»! 8 7pm Bxvmii S\. »d« aiul 7 pm ,v. uikl Europe genarallj JaM m..i tßjr..» 8 10 a in and Eumpe genarally U.i...... io« m I put M.iU! iIHU II \>iu. ;t" P"' BlMa MMmM M>iUuca* .V.
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      VESSELS ARRIVED.
      26 4 UM lii.. L.i itla 22 i %3 ..k .ili am a Hll:l 11, for i I ,ci, Brit i to tram Muttr as, fur
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      SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
      50 4 Ship. »lontUdc the Wh»rtr> or r M Main Wliarl I 11 r\i| Rom- Maniitu IN DBf DOCK* TanjMl f*sW U llrtltU. Nil ,ur. QofeWB (.•I k K3 I ■> k tolialttf Mini tl Hi Ki.». > M««) Traveler I II ii, in M..IU I I I 7
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      CLEARANCES
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    LONG VOYAGE IN A YACHT.
    60 4 LONG VOYAGE IN A YACHT. Retired Commnnder'H Trip. M. 1 Muliuiiii'il .1 MuUj li.i I 1 ili.ii uli r.ihlv in"' Driven Back On < U Uti ll ftJi full I 'l ilit l vi of 1.1 hnugnt New Zealai A Year At Si-a. I U U> be D)| bul i-
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    DEFERRED DEPARTURE.
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      304 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. LLOYDS AGP CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIPS, LIMITED. REDUCED FARES SINGAPORE/EUROPE First class from £106 4 6 Second class from 70 6 1 REDUCED AROUND THE WORLD FARES BY C.P.R. k O. 111, l>ul«»i Malls and Blue lumirl I First and Cabin Class Second Class From £167. 14. sd.
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      125 4 JAVA-NEW YORK U*f m.v. KOTA PINANQ June 10. I m.v. TAWMBAR S7a, Kulinton Road !'h»n<- 5071 Ml iMi UM HAII 41. I HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINR tit) v\ \nn MANILA.*". L ..iAirnmiuEßK *u.uw i n., ti UIXRKEHK HOMKW\RI» tO JAMA. HAIfA. UKMUA MUMK ROTTER iTam! AjMBHr HAWICaO fait unit i
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      123 4 RLLKRWAN ft BM'HNALL STEAMSI!!! 1 (0.. LTD. < Incur por.led n KuflMid.) l.tfcttMAN MNE. roit iiwim LONDON, ROTTERDAM 8 II VMIU'KC ,,,K IION Ml \N >N June 10 city or?Afri ISTflWIAN STKAWSHIP COMPANY. CANAl Ilu* Hunt ■MmnkT In i..u-| :tlKCI >.M.,M July If) 1^ R >UKh Bills M. S CO
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    JAPAN PLANS PROPAGANDA BROADCASTS TO MALAYA.
    464 5 (Frotn Our Radio Correspondent). rpHE Japanese Consul -General In Singapore Informs me that the Japanese Broadcasting Association has undertaken a series of broadcasts especially for people of other countries. It is intended to broadcast "real Information about Japan and its civilisation" in other words
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    Empire Day Broadcast.
    41 5 Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Jellicoe, who will broadcast an Empire Day message from the 8.8.C. Empire station tomorrow (Empire Day). He will be heard in Transmission II at 8.40 p.m. and at 11.50 p.m. on Transmission 111.
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      356 5 HOTELS MALAYAN PREMIER HOTEL J TONIGHT > SPECIAL DINNER CONCERT sis to 9.15 PJn DANCE (formal) 9.30 to midnight and the CELEBRATED CONTINENTAL DANCERS VALENTA ZARAH Ln to of the WINTER GARDEN, BERLIN APPEARING NIGHTLY NON DINERS $1.00 NEXT SATURDAY SPECIAL RACE DINNER BALL WITH CABARET EXTENSION TO 1 A.M.
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      133 5 PHILCO LEADS AGAIN Modernize YOUR RADIO WITH THE NEW PHI L O O Hijrh Efficiency Tube* MORE iyjll COMPACT. COIISUIIE LESS MORE Wj CURREIIT EFFICIENT. EM LAST LON6ER pUT your radio In the finest condition to get all the big programme* on the air. Replace your old. worn-out tubes with
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      79 5 THfe Off) SIGN THAT STANDS FOR SUPERIORITY. THE OUTCOME OF FIFTEEN YEARS GF RADIO EXPERIENCE WESTINGHOUSE RADIOS ARE BUILT ON SOUND RADIO ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES EMBODYING ALL THE LATEST RADkO DEVEI '>PME«n THE NEW 8 TUBE SUPERHET THEY HAVE STOOD THE TEST AND WILL FURTHER STAND THE TEST OF TIME. MAY
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      536 5 B.B.C. PROGRAMMES. TOOAX. Transmission 2 6.20 p.m— 9.05 pjn. G.S.F. 15,148 kc'» (19.82 m.i and GS.G. 17.790 kc/s (16.86 m.) 6.20 p.m. Big Ben. The Rutland Square and New Victoria Orchestra, directed by Norman Austin. Relayed from the New Victoria Cinema, Edinburgh. 7.95 p.m. A View of the Engineering and
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      262 5 by Kenneth Male, Canadian Composer 6.35 a-m. "The Two Chai ladies" A burlesque impression of cleaning out a BBC. studio by Madge Stephens anl Peggy Rhodes, with Cockney humour, introducing Musical Impersonations of Jose Collins. Clara Butt, etc., and how a song was bom. (Accompanied by Madge Mullen.) 6.50 a.m.
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      714 5 PHOHI-HOLLAND. 7.50 p.m. Station P.H.I. 17,775 kc/l (16.88 m.) TODAY. 1. 50 p.m. Opening announcement. 8.00 p.m. Station orchestra. 8.2* p.m. Talk. 8.35 p.m. Station orchestra. 8.50 p.m. Latest news from Holland. 9.05 p.m. Records. 9.25 p.m. Station orchestra. 9.15 p.m. Close down. TOMORROW. 7.5* p.m. Opening announcement. 8. 00
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      355 5 SINGAPORE Station Z. H. I., Sineaporr— IVavrirng'h 499 metres.— Owned and operated by Sailo Service Co.. of Malaya 1931. Ltd.. B.oadcjtt House. No. 2. Orchard Bd.. Singapore. TODAY. 6 p.m. Recorded music. 6.45 Nrws bulletin supplied oy Straits Times. 8.30 Close down. TANDJONG PRIOK. TODAV. 5 50 p.m.. T^me signal;
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    LONDON PRESS HAILS HITLER'S SPEECH.
    592 6 "Comprises Basis For A Complete Settlement." The Times. London, May 22. MORNING newspapers of all shades of opinion agree that Hitler's speech yesterday was a pacific and noteworthy contribution to a settlement in Europe and remarkably friendly and conciliatory towards Great Britain. THE TIMES says
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    NAZI SUCCESS IN CZECHOSLOVAK.
    87 6 Reconstruction Of Cabinet Seems Likely. A sensational and unexpected feature of the general election for the new Czechoslovak Parliament has been the strengthening of the Deutsche Front which openly imitates the Nazi party in Germany. The group which Is led by Konrad Helnlein, become the strongest
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    INDIAN GOODS BANNED.
    399 6 TRADE PROBLEM TO BE FACED. From Our Own Correspondent. Calcutta, May 18 (by air mail). ACCORDING to the Calcutta Statesman, there can be little doubt that one of the big problems in front of the Government is how to deal with the situation resulting from severe restrictions
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    MIDINETTES STRIKE IN PARIS.
    63 6 Paris. May 21. Fashionable dress makers in the vicinity of the Rue de la Palx are in a state of turmoil owing to 1.500 mldlnettes striking against alleged successive reductions in wages. The mldinettes marched along the boulevards and had clashes with the Police who dispersed
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    ADMIRAL W. W. KEIR RETIRES.
    84 6 On relinculshing the command of the R.N. Hospital at Haslar, Surgeon Rear- Admiral D. W. Kelr, C.M.O. (from 1928-30 in charge of the Naval Hospital at Hong Kong) has retired at his own request with effect from May 8. In the vacancy thus created. Surgeon
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    JUBILEE IN LONDON SLUMS.
    35 6 How the poverty-stricken but loyal inhabitants of London's poorest slums celebrated the Jubilee. Flag-decked Heath Street, Stepney, wheif the householders clubbed together and bought bunting and hundreds of yards of garlands.
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    LAUNCH RAIDED BY ROBBERS.
    131 6 Mrs. Lawrence Describes Her Ordeal. Shanghai, May 21. The raid of Mrs. Lawrence and Dr. Lawrence's launch is described In a letter from Mrs. Lawrence who says that early in the morning one of the missionaries shouted Get up we are in the hands of robbers
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    ANTI-RED DRIVE TO SHENSI PLANNED.
    90 6 War Minister Conferring With Yen Shi-shan. Tientsin. May 21. Gen. Ho Ying-chln. Minister of War, is discussing details with Gen. Yen Shi-shan, Shansi leader, for the launching of an anti-Red drive in the neighbouring province of Shensi. The War Minister, in an interview with pressmen
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      402 6 Irritability Sleeplessness General Weakness Fatigue Lack of Appetite and many troubles HOW these strenuous nm« take n out of you > is of the Stomach and Intestines il wonder OUI nerve 9 suSef i^^^^ Do not allow this condition co continue too long, or you may do yourseli in-eparable harm
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      118 6 VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL ONE RECITAL ONLY TONIGHT at 9.30 p.m. A. StrtA Presents Arthur RUBINSTEIN The Celebrated Pianist Booking at LITTLES PRICES $3, $2 AND SI.AUBURN DUAL-RATIO "TWO CARS IN ONE" Low Ratio (as on an ordinary car) 3.750 R.P.M. 60 M.P.H. High Ratio (Auburn's exclusive feature) 2,500 R.P.M. 60
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    DEATH OF MR. JACK JOULE.
    246 7 Employee Of Harbour Extension Scheme. The death took place early yesterday morning at his residence, Seah Im Road, Singapore, of Mr. Jack Joule. European > timekeeper employed with Messrs Top-1 ham. Jones and Rail ton. In the Slnga- pore Harbour Board extension scheme. Mr. Joule
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    17 7 Mr. R. N. Broome. M.C.S. has been appointed to be police magistrate for Singapore. Penang and Malacca.
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      178 7 Warner Bros., Makers of the Popular Van Dine Mystery Stories Bring You a New Thriller PADITHI POSITIVELY II M IT I I \J Im LAST WIGHT One of the finest and most thrilling Detective mysteries yet filmed Meet PERRY MASON, MgKtM Nev^in^fCnni^Junters! liMiiliiPlW Supported by excellent "Shorts" "How Do I
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      302 7 Without exception The most brilliant record of any event yet presented! This magnificently -filmed spectacle will thrill yon ATUAMDDA TONIGHT AT ALHAMdRA c 1 5 9 1 5 PARAMOUNT BRITISH NEWS SPECIAL! A ROYAL JUBILEE M m CELEBRATIONS in LONDON! HI M FIRST PICTURES RECEIVED By AIR MAIL including Their
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      230 7 TRULY A FILM WORTHY of YESTERDAY'S ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION! 615 [FAvruoTri 915 1 Somerset Maugham's sensational romance j of China now a glorious J B screen triumph! -jt^t^kii I .^SS^S^mtm^^^. Wwg "Must a worn\fff an deny her- H^HBI llf self love? It Tj y^L r^ IHA im may never /^k W\
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      190 7 Today's Crossword Puzzle >^''i-'t i-isuies to parentn&«3 denote the number of letters In the rords required. (CLUES.) ACROSS. =3. Clergyman (6) S4. Interfere (6) iited labour (13) M. Blngine voice (4) 10. Pronoun 7» 29. Eye tumour (4). 11. Uame iTi 12. Crlpplevi (4) 13. Hard cement (5) r e
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  • TODAY'S LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      AROUND THE MARKETS.
      218 8 Advance In Rubber Prices. Fiom Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, May 23. In the New York market yesterday rubber reached a new high level over several months, the price reaching 12»2 cents (U.S. currency), 14 cent above the previous day's price. With good orders still coming in. the
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      82 8 DAILY PRICES CTRRENT. Noon, May 23. Buyers. Sellers. No. 1 X. R.S.S. in cases (F. 0.8.) June 20 11 16 20 18 1G Good F.A.Q. in cases (F. 0.8.) June 20 20«/ 8 No. 1 X. R.S.S. Tone Of Market:— Quiet after being firm. Latest
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    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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        MINING.
        566 8 All shares quoted above are fully paid. Issue Val. Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Fraser k Co. Lyall Evatt 4/- Am pat Tin £1 Asam Kumbang £1 Austral Malay 5/- Ayer Hitam 1 Ayer Wenst £1 Bangrln Tin £1 Chenderiang 50 Hitam Tin 1 Hong Fatt 5/- Hong Kong Tin
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        GENERAL.
        415 8 2 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.30 1.35 1.30 1.35 2 2 do 7I 2 To Prefs. 1.63 1.75 1.65 1.75 10 10 Atlas Ice 12.00 11 £1 B. A. T. 6.3.6 10 5 B. M. Trustee 6.25 11 £1 Can. T S. T'c Prer 25/6 £1 £1 Con. T.
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        156 8 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL M 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Int. t Mar. 31 Sept. 30 110 112 nom 4Va% 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 114% H6% n m 4' 2 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 118 120 nom 4% 1913 red
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        356 8 (Shares are $1 unless otherwise stated) Today's Prices Fraeer Co. Lyall It Evatt Allenby Alor Gajah Amal. Malay ($2) Ayer Hitam Ayer Molek Ayer Pan as Bassett Batu Lintang Borelll Brogas Brunei <*5) Bukit Katil Bukit Kepong Bukit Tlmah ($10) Bukit K. B. Changkat Berdang Connemara Glenealy Plantations
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    EXCHANGE RATES.
    220 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banklr* Corporation:— SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 :/16 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 1/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 London, 30 days' sight 2/3 31/32 London, demand
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    LONDON STOCKS AND EXCHANGES.
    122 8 London, May 22. A good tone prevailed In the stock markets today. British funds were higher. German bonds were also strong, with Young Loan up a point. Today's exchanges, mean closing rates, were: Paris 74 19 32 Rio 44 1 sellers official New York 4. El
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    CABLE SPEEDS.
    61 8 The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company announces that the transit time on full-rate telegrams from Singapore to London 011 May 22 was as follows: Telegrams handed in up to 5.00 pm. 3 mln. Telegrams handed in up to 5.30 p.m. 12 mln. Telegrams handed In up to 6.00 p.m.
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    RAUB OUTPUT.
    19 8 Raub Australian Gold Mining company's output for the four weeks ended May 18 amounted 10 1,521.80 ounces.
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    40 8 Tracks which dinosaurs left on the shores of the Connecticut River between Holyoke and North Hampton. 150,000 to 200.000 years ago. are to be preserved In a new five-acre reserva- 1 tlon known as "Dinosaur Park," says! a Boston report.
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    PRODUCE.
    295 8 Singapore. May 23, 12 noon. Buyer Sellec Gambler 800 Java cube 10 00 Hamburg Cube 10.50 White Pepper 23.00 White Muntok Pepper 25.00 Black Pepper 12.00 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 4.80 Copra, mxled 4.45 Fair Flake Tapioca 3.50 Small Flake 4.00 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.30 Small Pearl Tapioca
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    SHARES REPORT.
    102 8 SHARES REPORT Messrs. LyaU Evatt's daily report, dated May ts: MINING. Interest maintained, with rMns tendency Jelebus buyers 9J. Klang River buyers 1.47 H. Kuchals b.iyers 74. Lukuis buyers 1.01. U. Klangs buyers 1.13. Pun^aiis buyers 22 9. S. Klnta buyers 4)35. S. Ways buyers 2.50. Talping Tin 54 57.
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    LONDON PEPPER PRICES.
    58 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 22 Today's closing prices on the London pepper market were as follows: White Muntok, unchanged at 9> 4 d. in bond. Black Lampong, spot, 3' o d. buyers; afloat and Mar-May, 3' 4 d. buyers; Aug. -Oct., 3 3/16 d. buyers.
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL REPORTS.
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      REDUCTION OF CAPITAL.
      257 9 STRAITS RUBBER PROPOSALS. SHARE OFFER BY JOHORE PARA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 22. The net profit of the Straits Rubber Co., Ltd., for 1934 is £44,592 and a dividend of 4 per cent, is recommended. The forward credit is £33,023. It is proposed to reduce
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      CABLE TRAFFIC.
      90 9 The following index numbers represent the estimated monthly traffic! receipts of Cable and Wireless. Limited, I as related to comparable traffic in the year 1929. Monthly figures are reduced j to working day average. Working day average of comparable receipts, year 19 is 100. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr.
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      RUBBER AUCTION.
      155 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce I Rubber Association held their 1227 th auction, on :.laj 22. when there was catalogued 948. 178 !b. (423 65 tons); offered 903.506 ib. (403.35 ton*> and told 810 000 lb. '361 61 tons.) Prices realised were as follows: Ribbed Smsfcnl Sbaei. Cents
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      COTTON MARKET.
      367 9 Only Low Offers Obtainable. Manchester. May 8. The weekly cotton market report of Messrs. James F. Hutton and Co., Issued today, states: Conditions generally during the past week have been very quiet, business In both spot and futures being limited, with fluctuations confined to very narrow limits. Although
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      CROP REPORTS.
      39 9 Following are crop figures for April: Rabber:— Kga. Ankda 1108 Bajoe Kidoel 71.589 2 Dja&inga 83,851 TjUcastntoe 34,673 Langen 44.242 Donowarie 21,915 Balombinie 12.500 Hks. Ankola 32.252 Pastr Madam ***** Co«ee:— pic. Bajoc Kidoel 1.064 BalangrUl 10
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      U.S. CONSULATE.
      20 9 On May 30, American national holiday (Memorial Day), the United States Consulate General will be closed to business.
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      HOME AND AMERICAN MARKETS.
      328 9 Closing: Prices In London Last Night. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 22. Closing quotations today of the principal British stocks are given below. The rise or fall is in relation to the price of May 21. GOVERNMENT STOCKS, BBITISH. Rlm or Phil Conventoa Loon 5%
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      N.I. RUBBER STATISTICS.
      130 9 Exports For April And Stocks At End Of March. Following are provisional figures of experts ot rubber during April from the Netherlands Indies (Java and Madura, and Outer Provinces) Estate Rubber Latex 595 Sprayed 354 Dry H. 570 Total estate rubber 12.519 Native Rubber (1) Bheet Rubber
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      DEBENTURES BURDEN.
      204 9 Position Of Henrietta Rubber Estate Improved. The twenty-third annual general meeting of Henrietta Rubber Estate. Ltd., was held In London on May 8. Mr. F. O. Streeten (the chairman) said that the account* did not come out as well as they could nave wished. but the circumstances were
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      SZE HAI TONG MEETING.
      671 9 EFFECT OF SLUMP ON COMPANY. BUT 10% DIVIDENDS MAINTAINED. The minutes were issued yesterday, and are printed below, of the 28th annual general meeting of the Sze Hai Tong Banking and Insurance Company, Limited, held at 58. Chulia Street, Singapore, on May 18. The chairman, Mr.
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1935. "THE NATIONAL SPORT."
    989 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1935. "THE NATIONAL SPORT." "Politics are South Africa's national sport." That remark, made to the writer by one of the leading participants in the sport," contains considerably more than a germ of truth. The visitor, listening for the -first time to political I
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    67 10 tmain powers and duties of the Secretary under section 18 (4) of the Aliens Ordlnince, 1933, section 8 of Ordinance No. 94 (Vagrancy), and Ordinance No. 60 (Christian Marriage), which have been delegated by the Colonial Secretary to the Under-Secre-tary under Ordinance No. 131 (Interpretation), are now delegated to Mr.
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    GRIM TROPHIES OF MAN-HUNTS.
    793 10 The "Black Museum" At Scotland Yard. Most people have heard of "the] Black Museum" at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, New Scotland Yard, but beyond being aware that the museum exists the average citizen knows little about it. The Black Museum consists of three rooms
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    NOTES Of The DAY
    720 10 I WONDER whether there is anythinf in the belief so firmly held by lormer Singaporeans in the harmfulness of the Java winds." which blow from the south at this time of the year. Half the people one meets In Singapore at present are either suffering from
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    BRITAIN TO BUILD UP A STRONG AIR FORCE.
    568 11 Government To Create 71 New Squadrons During The Coming Year. MR. STANLEY BALDWIN'S SPEECH IN NATIONAL DEFENCE DEBATE. NEW TYPE OF BOMBER NOW IN PRODUCTION. Eleventh Hour Hope For An International Settlement In Europe. IMMEDIATE expansion of the Royal Air Force home
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    FULL REPORT OF MR. BALDWIN'S REMARKABLE SPEECH.
    2053 11 London, May 23. REFERRING to Herr Hitlers speech Mr Baldwin recalled that the statem nts made by the Prime Minister and n Secretary on May 2 included an appeal to Germany to make a contribution in concrete and specific terms towards the solution
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    DAYANG ELIZABETH WEARS A RING.
    91 11 Her London Romance. WAITING FOR RAJAH'S PERMISSION. From Our Own Correspondent London, May 22. The Dayang Elizabeth, daughter of the Rajah and Ranee of Sarawak, whose forthcoming engagement to Mr. Harry Roy, leader of the May Fair Hotel, London, dance band, was mentioned in the
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    MR. CORDELL HULL ON WORLD REVIVAL.
    193 11 Shipping Importance. REFIEF SITUATION IN ILLINIOS. t Washington, May 22. A national Maritime Day is > to be celebrated throughout 1 America shortly by order of President Roosevelt, it is an1 nounced. Mr. Cordull Hull, Secretary of State, today broadcast a speech in which
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    A MOTHER'S TRIBUTE TO HER SON.
    131 11 A MOTHER'S TRIBUTE TO HER SON. Last Epitaph Of Col. Lawrence. "HE WAS A GOOD UPRIGHT MAN." Despised The War Profiteers. Hankow, May 23. i Lawrence of Arabia a anal epitaph was uttered t by his shy, grey-haired bespectacled mother on her arrival from the interior of China. "My son"
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    AIR EXPANSION DETAILS.
    281 11 NEW SQUADRONS AND FINDING PILOTS. tJ^^^ Sassoon < Under Secretary for Air), winding up the debate sxid the Government did not consider it £,on c P Ub .u C interest f give precise details of the edditional aircraft and engines to be ordered. Foreign countries did not
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    CHINA SEEKS SEAT ON LEAGUE COUNCIL.
    45 11 Nanking, May 23. The Chinese Government, through Mr. Quo Tai-chi, has applied ior a special seat on the League Council. In view of China's Increased prestige it Is believed that her request will likely be granted— Sin Kuo Mm.
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    "MEDICAL COLLEGE LIMITATIONS SHOULD BE REALISED."
    941 12 Retiring Senior Surgeon's Criticisms. EACH STUDENT COSTS $40,000. "Three Years Should Be Maximum Term Of Service For Specialist." TAN King Edward VII College of Medicine, Singapore ever 'of bTO a^tTe Coige for the past 10 years and Semo. SUrg Se!£f P Smith Si urgefLt
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    AMUSEMENTS
    111 12 adiiimi hotel ■rial Dinner Dance. ALIIA>IIK\ Logons 8.15 9.15. The Case of The Howling Dog with Warren William Ms— B 15. GLOBE THIATBE. G«EAT WOBLD 11 Co'int of Monte Crlsto. GREAT WOKI Cabaret— Lettv Lyntcn. IIOIIYUOOi) D. SERANGOON ROAD Men Must Fl*ht with DUna Wyn>ard 8.15 pjn. MARLBOROri.iI Pavalakodl
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    S.C.C. TENNIS.
    41 12 Mixed Final Postponed To Tuesday. The final of the S.C.C. open mixed doubles tournament, which was to have been played today, has been postponed to Tuesday. The priies won in the Spring tournament will be fi**n *way on Tuesday.
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    INSPECTOR MINNS LEAVING
    770 12 Bemoans Lack Of Musical Taste. (Straits Time* Special.) After 31 years' service in the British Army and ten in the Straits Settlements Police, Chief Inspector F. E. Minns, well-known as the bandmaster of the popular Police Band in Singapore, leaves for England tomorrow on retirement. In an
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    17 INJURED IN CAR AND BUS CRASH.
    45 12 Province Wellesley Accident. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 28. Seventeen people were injured at Kepala Batas yesterday in a collision between a motor bus and a hire car. They were brought to Butterworth Hospital, tour being detained.
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    S.S. (SINGAPORE) ASSOCIATION.
    63 12 At the annual general meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association to be held on Monday, a rule will be proposed whereby any member of the Straits Settlements Ass Delations at Penang or Malacca who takes up residence In Singapore may transfer his membership to the Singapore
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    BIG ELECTRIC DEVELOPMENTS.
    99 12 MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE APPROVE EXPENDITURE.] «HEMES INVOLVING; $491,500. recent meeting of Municipal Committee No. 7 approved proposed estimated expenditure of $440,000 for the Installation of an additional 10,000 K.W., Turbo alternator at the St. James Power Station with necessary equipment, and of $51,500 for the laying of an
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    NEW CHAPEL FOR SEAMEN'S MISSION.
    203 12 Possibility Mentioned By Bishop Of Singapore. The necessity for a new chapel to replace the present one was voiced at the annual meeting of the Missions to Seamen in Singapore, held at the Seamen's Institute yesterday, when Mr. R. V. Harris was in the chair.
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    DAUGHTER FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL.
    21 12 A daughter has been born to Mrs Clark, wife of Mr Adrian Clark, the Solicitor General S.S.
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    RETIRING.
    11 12 Mr. V. K. Minns. See report. Col. 3. this page.
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    CHINA & JAPAN LIKE GOOD MUSIC.
    198 12 CHINA JAPAN LIKE GOOD MUSIC. Polish Poets Have Now Become Diplomats. Mr. Arthur Rubinstein, who. as recorded In the Straits Times yesterday, arrived by the Naldera. expressed keen appreciation of the advancement of the musical sense among the nations of the Far East to whom he has been playing. During
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    ISAFFTY OF MAILS TO AND FROM SIAM.
    91 12 Special Van On International Express. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok. M-y 23. For the safety ot correspondence travelling by the International express between Bangkok ana Penang a special I postal van has been built solely for tfail mm. It is fitted with a
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    IMPROVEMENT TRUST & CHINESE TEMPLE.
    1415 13 IMPROVEMENT TRUST CHINESE TEMPLE. Text Of Correspondence Published. DELOW is published correspondence which has passed between the Singapore Improvement Trust and the Fook Tak Chi (Temple) of Telok Ayer Street, Singapore, regarding the construction of a back lane. The plan referred to in our article on Tuesday was not a
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    CHARGE OF CHEATING BANK.
    427 13 "Total Liabilities Of $83,000." Before Mr. H. A. Forrer, the criminal district Judge, yesterday, Chla Chan Tock was charged with cheating the Oversea Chines* Banking Corporation Ltd. In respcet of $5,000. The contention of the prosecution will be that this sum was granted as a temporary
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    INDIAN ENGINEERS' VISIT TO JAPAN.
    268 13 ENTERTAINED IN SINGAPORE. A party of engineers from the Benares Hindu University recently passed through Singapore on their way to Japan. During their stay in Singapore, they were entertained by the Chettiar Chamber of Commerce. In a Joint letter of appreciation, they write: As a
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL
    224 13 SOCIAL PERSONAL Dr. H. Tempany in Singapore I Mr. George Grant Returns To The East. Mr. S. B. Sinha, advocate and solicitor, of Ipoh, ha 3 left on a visit to India. ..Mr. H. H. 'Robblns. managing director of Malayan Collieries. Ltd.. has arrived back from Home leave. Mr. U.
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    ANOTHER CHINESE BABY SHOW.
    213 13 TO BE HELD NEXT MONTH. The Nanyang Chinese Students' Society is to organise another baby show for Chinese children. The show will take place on Sunday, June 16. The purpose of the competition is to encourage the proper rearing of children and to enhanc* public Interest
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    PLENTY OF INTEREST IN FIRST MALAYA CUP TRIAL.
    747 14 POSSIBLES SCORE THREE GOALS IN FIRST HALF. Chee Chua Humphries Do Well For The Reds. (By Our Football Correspondent.) Twenty -two of the best civilian footballers were seen in action at Anson Road Stadium yesterday when the S.A.F.A. hold their first trial
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    PENANG TENNIS.
    151 14 Goon Kok Yin Wins Singles Title. Our Own Correspondent.) Penan;. May 23. B> defeating J. 11. Ho in the tml oi the Penang L.T.A. mens siiulcs yesterday Goon Kok Yin made history in local lawn tennis this bring the third year in snehe has won the title. eamr
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    WEIGHTS FOR SKYE MEETING.
    337 14 EIGHT EVENTS FOR TOMORROW. Polo Pony Scurry Over Two Furlongs. The weights for tomorrow, the first day of the Singapore Turf Club Sum-^ mer Skye meeting, are as follows:— Run First 8.12, Talping H B.S. 10 2 WalaiT 9 13, Lovers Idol 9.9. Cannibal lack 9
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    W. H. ELKINS BEATEN.
    34 14 St. Annes, May 22. W. H. Elkins (Malaya) was today beaten In the third round of the amateur golf championship here by R. D. Chapman (U.S.A.) 5 and 4.— Reuter.
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    THE GARRISON CUP FINAL.
    280 14 Wafr Polo. Wiltshires Win For Third Year In Succession. Wiltshires 3. B.A.F. 2. By defeating the B.A.F. in the interunit final staged at the Singapore Swimming Club yesterday afternoon, by three goals to two the Wiltshire Regiment have won the Malaya Com- 1 mam! water polo
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    TODAY'S FOOTBALL.
    27 14 Wiltshires To Meet R. A At Anson Road. The Wiltshire Regiment will meet the Gunners in a First Division match at Anson Road Stadium today.
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    PERFECT WILLOW.
    1205 14 Malayan Cricket Notet Science Twelfth Man.— Rest Trial Game. —Difficult Side To Choose.— Clarke Cap Match Should Be A Fine Battle.— J. Ferguson's Century. (BY LEIGHTON.) FIFTY years ago a cricket ba was either white or red, ar.U you chose ihe colour you fancied—whichever seemed more likely to
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    CARING FOR HOMELESS BOYS AND GIRLS IN FUKIEN.
    1356 16 WORK OF A CHRISTIAN MISSION. Whole-Hearted Support Of Provincial Government. Thf work of the Christian Herald Industrial Mission in Fuklen was| rtkai before the Rotary Clubj 01 KinKapore yesterday by Mr. Chas. ulvrr. a member of the Rotary „f Foochow. The Mission.
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    " KING KONG" AT GREAT WORLD.
    87 16 KING KONG AT GREAT WORLD. Zambesco Troupe Of Dancers. The Zambesko troupe, iamoau* throughout the dance halls of Paris for their acrobatic dances, performed at the Great World Cabaret last night with great success. The Impersonation of King Rons "brought down the house" with prolonged applause. This dance will be
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    GROCK II AND BOBBY.
    83 16 Entertain Over 20.G00 Children. Mr. Paul Emmanuel ("Crock II" and Mr. Schluter ("Bobby"), two entertainers now in Singapore, estimate that they have performed before more than 20,000 of the city's schoolchildren since they arrived. Today they went to the Chinese Girls' School In Nell Road. Tomorrow
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      805 17 TIN PROSPECTS. Quota Increase And Pool Stock. (To the Editor of the Straits Times.) Sir,— l have read with great interest the letter from Mr. Cox which you have published this afternoon. I seem to remember a previous letter from his pen, compared to which the present one seems to
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      EURASIAN VIEWS.
      271 17 Three Ideas Before The Community. (To th« Editor of the Straits Times.> Sir —lt is unbelievable that honest old Veritas has Intentionally trod on the corns of the gods on Mount Selangcr. It is unwise to camouflage truth. May I ask Is the Review seen in every Eurasian
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      JOHORE ROADS.
      361 17 Bad Conditions on Rengam Kluang Section. (To the Editor of the Straits Times.) Sir,— Some time ago I had the pleasure of reading a letter of appreciation from someone who had Just then completed a motorcar tour of Malaya from north to south. On commenting on the roads
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      OLD RUBBER AREAS. Natural Covers Better Than Manuring.
      440 17 OLD RUBBER AREAS. Natural Covers Better Than Manuring. (To the Editor of the Straits Times.) Sir,— The task of the -,'anter Is becoming more and more knotty day by day. One section those who agree with Mr. Rasmussen have a deflnlt Idea that the forestry system will Improve soil conditions
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      INDIANS' PROTEST.
      192 17 Need For A Powerful Association. (To the Editor oi thr Straits Times.) Sir. Mr. Martins ■tatMMßta In th« souvenir programme of the Malayan Celebrations of the Silver Jubilee won; of course made to vilify Indians The editor of "The Forwnrd asks us Indians to rlso us one man
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    427 19 RED, WHITE BLUE. London Fashions. Blending Of Patriotic Colours. -RUSTLE" IN VOGUE. From Our London Fusiiion Correspondent. Straits Times Office. Fleet Street, May 7. IJASHIONS noted at the Silver Jubi- lee celebrations in London were most attractive and very worthy of the important occasion for which they were designed. Although
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    TWO NEW SHANGHAI CREATIONS
    633 19  -  E.K. By SLIPS TO MATCH FROCKS. I CLIPS are just as important as the outer dresses, for no outer dress looks well if worn over an j ill-fitting slip made of unsuitable material or colour. SLUt or any sort materials are best for under-dresses. The colour
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    CHINESE WOMEN SERVANTS.
    833 19 Good Points. Hard Workers. Quite Good Cooks. Inexpensive, ATTRACTIVE 'UNIFORMS.' In the fourth of hes scries of articles on the servant problem in this country, Mrs. k. Savage Bailey today describes the qualities and the imperfections of the Chinese woman domestic. Next week Mrs. Savajfe Bailey, whose
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    JUBILEE SCENES IN LONDON.
    97 20 The dense crowd in Oxford Street after it had been necessary to close the thoroughfare to traffic. The King and Queen appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to acknowledge the cheers of the crowd on their return from the Thanksgiving Service at St. Pauls. Photo
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