The Straits Times, 4 November 1937

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    39 1 The Straits Times [EBTABUSHED NEARLY A 3ENTUA f.l T//E LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 21 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 1937 PRICE 10 CENTS, The Straits Times 24 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS
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      173 1 SINO»OORE: 140. CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471) II l^^^^^Mßi UUUnuu MLAI b make delicious cool treats O/ OUT Light appetising meals easily and quickly prepared. Economical MEAT PIES ifi W^^P A too— because there is no waste. Cooked meat*, being ready to Itl c V ate ?H*JT?33»i^ can be a great
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      14 1 KUALA LUMPUR: 25. JAVA ST. (PHONE 3683. foto-portrait at studio 33 by foto-artist only
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      295 2 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED European lady as teacher In Bethel Church of England School. Katong. Apply stating qualifications to Principal. WANTED two teachers for Bethel Church of England School, Katong, for January. Qualifications Senior Cambridge; must be exp«-rlenced. Apply Principal. ANAMTTE cook required on Estate to Belangor. Good salary to men
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      565 2 SITUATIONS WANTED MEDICAL MAN. Scot. Bachelor desires partnership. Assistantship with view or appointment early in New Year. Box 5«. Straits Tunes. EXPERIENCED Secretary Stenographer (lady) seeks position. Immediate. Over 10 years' experience in Motor and Electrical engineering firms. AWe to act on own initiative. Apply Box No. 44, Straits Times.
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      787 2 BOARD RESIDENCE "LOXTON" 7. Oxley Rise. Single double rooms, modern bathrooms, billiards, garages, gardens, beautifully furnished, daily or monthly rates. Prom $85 p.m. Tel. 7817. ON THE SEA, nr. Swimming Club, attractive position. The "Grove" 103 109. Meyer Rd., Katong. Superior establishment. Excel. Cuisine, large airy rooms, tennis, garage, mod.
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      359 2 AUCTION NOTICES SHERIFFS SALE IN THE HIGH COURT OF TUE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE Writ ef Sdrarc and Sale dated Aug. 5, 1937 SUIT NO. US OF 193C Between Braddell Brothers Plaintiffs And Shana Mohamed Aboobakar Defendant. AUCTION SALE OF All the Right, Title and Interest of the said
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      356 2 PUBLIC NOTICES SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. Addition tfo S of 1937 to the General Im- I provement under Section 52 ot the Sngapcre improvement Ordinance plan ol orcposed widening of Chancery Lane near Its nipcdon with Dunearn Road. Notice uo jwnera 01 reputed owners of oropertv iffecteo by the olan. Whereas
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      188 2 «H*JJ|(^^^ Fashion decrees __3r^\ Beautiful Ringlet mP c v r 1 s. Rjj^j Jsi Entnnt >>>em R% experts (w complete »^fc^*^ v utKfartion. See a* today. Ladies Hair Dressers 93, Bras Basalt M. and Raffles H«tel Phone IMt. \MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO
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      176 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Outside Without Malava Malay* Postage HMlH, I 3.M > Qmrtariy Wt.H HM Halt ¥«r»y »»H W4H «WH Yearly M8H W#H Nate.—Oafetetton ene^aes should «a«h*e Ikr waal Hank dtoeomit. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Ike charge, and i**n**~ tm CLAS8IriBD ADVOmSEimWTS arc u U cent« oet Une per tnaertlon with
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      704 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. Uncjrporau-o i£ isngland) MAIL fASSENUKR AND CARO.O SERVICES PENINSULAR ANE ORIENTAL 8 N Co. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAT SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due. Tonnage Spore .931 f'BEHAR 6,000 NOT. 5 RAJPUT ANA
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      377 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) (Incorporated to Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. SHORT TRIPS TO JAPAN VIA HOMCKOMC sj KABHIMA MARU NOV. 15 ms. YASUKUNI MARU Nov •>' ss. HAKONE MARU Dec. 12 sI. FUSHIMI MARU Dec. 27 s-s. HAKOZAKI MARU Jan. Round trip ticket! available
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      573 3 I mT V^ SPECIAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CRUISE DECEMBER 11th 31st, 1937. BANGKOK SAIGON ANGKOR PNOM PENH by the LUXURIOUS OIE-CLAtt MOTORSHIP "BORINGIA" (12.500 tons dispUeement) ALL CABINS HAVE ADJOINING PRIVATE BATH ENJOY 10 DAYS VACATION AT SEA AND TOURING SIAM and INDOCHINA ROUND TRIP FARE $140.— (excluding stay ashore In
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      254 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated tn England) APCAR LINE FOB HONG KONG. MOJI. KOBI AND OSAKA riLAWA NuM 4th Nov. at 3 p.m. Excellent modem accommodation tot Ors> and second class passengers. Spccla noliday return tickets interchangeable wltt P. O. S N. CO. Issued at cbeac rates HAKPEB.
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      1044 3 S^^ REPRESENTING. SHIPPING niF BLUE UNVEI UNt (Ocean Iht Hna Khtow Steamship Co. (193") Lid Steam Ship o Ltd. and Chin* Muloaj Canard White Stai Ltd Steam Navigation Co Ltd.) Aberdeen Commonwealth Line The StraiU Steamship Co LM Shaw Savill A Albion Co Ltd Ihe China Navigation Co Ltd Ihe
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  • SHIPPING & MAILS.
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      164 4 Mai's from Netherlands Indies expected today, Nov. 4, by air (X.L.M.) will be delivered to boxholders at 5.30 p.m. General delivery of letters and parcels tomorrow. Nov. 5, at 8.45 a.m. Mails from Penang and Kua'.a Lumpur expected today, Nov. 4, by air (Internal Service) will be delivered
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      NETHERLANDS AIR MAIL SINGAPORE—AMSTERDAM
      21 4 NETHERLANDS AIR MAIL SINGAPORE— AMSTERDAM The air mall dispatched from Singapore on Oct. 29, was delivered In London on Not. 3.
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      DEFERRED DEPARTURE!
      27 4 The Grootekerk for Philippine Islands. Mails previously announced as closing on Nov. 3, at 3 p.m. will now close today, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m.
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      AIR MAILS. INWARD.
      100 4 AIR MAILS. INWARD. Wearnes: From Fenan* and Kuala Lumpur: Arrives every evening, except Sundays. Dutch: From Netherlands India: Arrives this afternoon. X.L.M.: From Europe: Arrives this evening. Imperial: From Europe: Arrives this evening. (Juntas: From Australia: Due Saturday afternoon. OUTWARD. Wearnes: To Kuala Lumpur and Penang: Mails close every day
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      FROM MALACCA.
      138 4 Correspondence for transmission by air "via Netherlands" must be specially and clearly superscribed "By K.LJW." Mails will close at Malacca as follows: Today. Penang (Internal Service) 6 p.m. Tomorrow. Ceylon, S. li v 7. India, Bombay, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt, Europe, Great Britain, Ireland, U.S.A., Canada Western Australia (Carthage)
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
      306 4 Burma (Khandalla) m pm(By Train) P-" 1 Bast, North W<*t Indl» (Khandalla) 3 p.m. (By Train) 7 pjn. South India (Rohna) 3 p.m (By Train) P- m Philippine Islands (Grootekerk) 3 p.m. Bengkalis, F. *t Kock. Padang, Pakan Baroe, Eiak S. Paodjang (Tidore) P-ra-Tandjong Pandan (Ml)er) om
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      THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
      149 4 Thursday, November 4. Ship* alonrslde the Wharves or expected arrive. ■EPPEI HAK> OUR Main Wharf Recorder. Lch. Sir T. Truer, Toba, Joan I. Lch. Rlmau. Klstna, Lch. Moonstone. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal WDarl Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS r«n)»i»t Pafmr Albert Dock Nil. Victoria Dock Tug
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    SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES.
    164 4 Singapore. November 4, 12 noon. Bayer Seller Gambler SB.OO Hamburg Cube $15.50 Java $11.00 Pepper White Muntok $14.50 White $1400 Black $9.25 ZoprtL Mixed $480 Sun Dried $5.35 laptoca. Small Flake $4.40 Fair Flake $4.10 Medium Pearl $5.10 Small Pearl $4.70 i>ago Flour No. 1 Lingga $3.30
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    MARNIX VAN ST. ALDEGONDE
    43 4 The Marnix van St. Aldegonde, is expected u> anchor in the Eastern Roads at 8 p.m. today and will come alongside the Singapore Harbour Board wharves at 7 a.m. tomorrow. She will sail for Europe at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
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    CLEARANCES
    37 4 Nov. 2:— Rahman. Hong Lam. Hong Thong, Esmeralda, Silver Gull. Rantau, Jerantut, Rusa (Brit); Jutlandia (Dan.); Koeln (Ger); Palopo (Dut.); Neleus (Brit.); Ban Ho Ldong (Chin); Prometheus, Tandjong Balei, Tandjong Balei, Tandjong Ptnang, Hin Cheong (Brit.).
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    T.S.S. "KEDAH".
    31 4 On account of annual survey, "Kedahs" sailings for Penang and Betawan on Nov. 25, and Dec. 2. 1937. will be cancelled. She will resume on Thursday. Dec. 9, 1937.
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      601 4 BOUSTEAD C 0. f LTD. Incorporaler m P.M. 8.) LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGENTS r.M.S. RLYB ANll SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TELEPHONE: Frcickt 5433— Par MSL %Mroj EMPRESS -£3 Ssjj K^s^ I Honolulu snip's-slde rail ~onl"" <StWmIPjB?BSF nectlons at Vancouver iT .JKSlbmp!^' Thu- time nr via Canada ooor m/^A. £A ■■■^7' voui
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      482 4 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. COMPANY. UneenxMtad a England) OacorDor»teo m 0.8.A.J BOSTON NEW fOftft BALTIMOH* *SLLEK»Air LO» VU BDS CANAI WOrn OAVU- LONDOM Out 9MU >i»n»iu> m. u*miiM SI'EEL VOYAGER In port Nov. BOTTEKUAJI UAMBUM) STEgI TRAVELER Nov 22 Nov 27 via rarto *»d Smb Caoal STEEL
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      332 4 ualAYAM METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. Stations i ester day Last night max rain- aright mm temo fab s'shine temp •P Inches nrs. "P West Coast Alor Star 89 0.28 6.9 75 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 87 1.10 6.7 75 Stiawan 89 2.60 9.3 73 Bukit Jeram 88 0.20 7.7 72
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    FINAL GALLOPS AT BUKIT TIMAH.
    729 5  -  "Captain Dash." By Today's Training Runs Which Impressed THERE was a large crowd at Bukit Timah racecourse this morning to witness the final gallops in preparation for Saturday's races —the first day of the Singapore Turf Club's Winter Meeting. All up-countcy candidates except Hobbs' string
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      405 5 j^OXY BAR OPEN TILI midnight LAST NIGHT OF JEAN HARLOWS LAST PICTURE —A GAY AND THRILLING |VkßjHM9'*9Cy^ai3H r VH| PRODUCTION YOU WILL -^jr J^L^\A ALWAYS CHERISH IN k4L Jj^^^ PLjB memory rWBjBBMBaBSaBBWWB CLARK GABLE. JEAN HARLOW 'SARATOGA' A Metro-Ooldwyn-Mayer Tomorrow— TWO CELEBRATED SCREEN STARS MARLENE DIETRICH. ROBERT DONAT in their
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      474 5 CONCRETC GARDEN FURNITURE jljh -C I rt-ovjoe ocrI manent oeauts to your lawn or garden rhe Illustration on top is lllfk^« a Bird Bath ana J»\ Bjb that on bottom 1« aLllUJ.'*Bfl a Park Bench Trtl Gnaulre for Drlce C^^^*_s^BB LBE i^fTSIL KIM 89. HIGH STREET. PHONE. {MS UAAS-S ||=CHANI=
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      367 5 GASTRIC ULCER "NEARLY COST ME MY UfE" The hours and duties of a railway worker tend to make him liable to stomach trouble. Mr. B a Railway man, suffered from a gastric ulcer which, ha says. nearly cost me my life." He had X-rays, an operation, and was strictlp dieted
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      253 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY. HOTELS. RAFFLES HOTEL: Orchestral concert, 8.15 to 9 15 p.m. Dinner and dance 9.45 p.m. to midnight. ADELPHI HOTEL: Specla 1 Dinner and dance. COCONUT GROVE: Dinner and dance. CINEMAS. ALHAMBRA: The Crime Nobody Saw. Paramount. With Lew Ayres and Ruth Coleman. 6.15 arid 9.15 p.m.
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES—LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS.
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      AROUND THE MARKETS.
      708 6 ALL SHARES SLIGHTLY EASIER. COMMODITIES IGNORE BULLISH STATISTICS. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Nov. 4. In spite of the efforts of the Controller of Rubber and The Controller under the Tin and Tin-Ore (Restriction) Enactment who have Issued statistics which in normal conditions would be very bullish,"
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        MINING.
        585 6 All shares quoted anove are full; paid. ,ssue viu. riajcis m. i_,yan Buyer? Sellers Buyers 4./- Ampat Tin 4/IV2 V6 4/6 £1 Asam Kumbang 30,- 31/6 30/£1 Austiai Malay 50/- 55'-nom 50/5/- Ayei Hitam 29/3 30/3 29/6 1 Ayer Weng o.92V 2 0.97 V 2 0.98 £1 Bangrin TJn
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        GENERAL.
        410 6 Z niCJl Dl 1UA UIU. l.J'J l.UU l.JU l.UU 2 2 do ?>4% Prefs. 2 30 2.50 2.30 2.50 10 10 Atlas Ice tt.00 lC.oon a.o© luuon 1 1 B M Broadcasting 0 47'/., 0 60nom 0.50 0.60non 1 1 B M Trustee 6.00 6.75 5 00 6.75 £1
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        227 6 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL. M lyoi red. 1940 1400.000 Int Mar. 31 Sept. 30 102 104 norn 4'/ 2 7c 19U< rtd. 1941 IJ.eOO.OOV Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 U0 norn i\i'7, IVM red. 1955 t1.000.000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. *C 113 115 norn 14 1913 red 1963
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        365 6 i Shares are SI umejs otnerwise stated). raser Co Lyall Evat Mienbv 1.45 1.55 150 1.65 Moi ah fVmai Mala; fiyei tlitam \yei Molek *yer Panas Bassen Batu uiuang Bedford Benta Borelli Brogas Bruno Un Bukii -.ati) aukit K. B Bukit Kepong 3ukit Timari (S10) Serdang Sonnemara 31enealy
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        EXCHANGES.
        193 6 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING. London T.T 2/4 1/32 London demand 2/4 1/32 London 4 months sight 2/4 1/16 Lyons demand 1715 Switzerland demand 248 Hamburg demand 142 New York demand
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    LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.
    354 6 London, N:>y. 3. The following ait todays closing middle prices on the Londoc Stock Exchange: Shares ol £1 aenominat on unless otherwise stated: Tester- Rise ■aay or Pall Conversion Uoan 5 p.e. 1944-64 1134 +M. Funding uud p.o. 1960-90 111% +>» War Loan, 3Vj p.c 101 Com.
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    EXCHANGES.
    90 6 London. Nov. 3. Paris 147 7 64 Atnens 547H New YorJt 4. 96 Bucharest 675 Montreal 4.96% sellers Brussela 29.32 Rle 4»4 Geneva 2 1.50' sellers official Amsterdam 8.08% Bel b -rade 216 Milan 94% Buenos Aires unquoted Berlin 12.34 V* Montevideo 39 13/16 Maovia nomlha.i sellers official ioo#nha(rer
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    CHAMBER OP COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    100 6 Thursday, November 4, Noon. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) Nov. 23% 23 9/16 Good F. A. Q. in bales (F. 0.8.) Nov. 22 13/16 23 No. 1 X. R. S. 3. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 22% 23^ November 23>/2 23%
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    AMERICAN STOCK AND COMMODITY PRICES.
    544 6 THE following quotations are published jy ourtesy ol Messrs. S. B. Levy and -c. Singapore Messrs Vhlte Weld and Company, New York, .-eport by cable regarding yesterday's markets.: STOCKS. Two of ths most important opposing forces Influences the market \n past weeks have been, firstly,
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    STOCK MARKETS DULL. Gilt-Edgred And Gold Shares Stronger.
    83 6 STOCK MARKETS DULL. Gilt-Edgred And Gold Shares Stronger. London, Nov. 3. On th? Stock Exchange today, the I sudden upward movement <' i edged securities during late dea'lngs, (provided a welcome relief to otherwise dull and featureless markets. The strength of Government stccks was accompanied by rumours of an impending
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    FRASER & COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS
    206 6 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Company Dividend TIN Singa Boob CK*» Date P»y«bl* TO ipore, Nov n. di» Date 10 a.m. lo'»i iot Bnarxtuu year to 1att Banfrin 5% Int. Oct. 15 r,Um Tin 5% Int. Nov. 3 [Hununtlnn Tin 1»%% Final L. Tin li. Bonus Jikut Flnml Hhung
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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      FRASER & COMPANY'S SHARE REPORT.
      964 7 FRASER COMPANY'S SHARE REPORT. Tin Market Demoralised More Interest In Rubbers. |UJESSRS. Fraser and Co., in their weekly share report- issued at the close of business yesterday, write It would be idle to pretend that the writing of a share report on the inconsequent vagaries of markets during the past
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      OCTOBER RUBBER IMPORTS DECLINE.
      188 7 AS was anticipated foreign im--"•ports of rubber into the Straits last month show a sharp decline 1 on the figure for September. The biggest declines occurred in the imports fi .)m Netherlands Indies and Sarawak. 1 The total imports for the month were 11.858 tons, which
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      TIN AND COPPER PRICES DECLINE.
      203 7 London, Nov. 3. IN an atmosphere of gloom, both inside and outside, London Metal Exchange base metal prices continued their recent downward trend today and in the case of copper and tin established new levels for more than a year. Well -informed circles think the
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      October Tin Ore Imports
      117 7 pOREIGN imports of tin ore into the Straits last month totalled I 2.671 tons, compared with 2 737 tons in September, bringing the total for the ten months ended October to 25.695 tons. This compares with 21.959 tons in the corresponding period of 1936. Of the
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      THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LTD.
      202 7 Incrrporateo it Bugiano 1 Capital Authorised CS.O'JO.OOC Capital Subscribed tl.BOo.uoc Rccerve Puno ano Rest £1,147.829 caoitai paia uc £1.050 000 BOARD Of OUUCTORS m e Rutnt we uora Can- 01 Cairncatto. Ai Charles Alexander Innea X C.S.I. c.i. a ■ij moms* aim in &i
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      F.M.S. BUDGETS FOR SURPLUS OF $2,500,000.
      1000 7 Rubber Duty Will Yield $5,000,000; Tin $14,000,000. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Not. 3. A SURPLUS of $2,579,992 is anticipated by the Federated Malay States for 1938, according to estimates submitted by the Financial Secretary, at this morning's Federal Council meeting. The estimate
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      479 7 HON(i KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated tn tne Colony ot Hon* Keng> Tbe UaKUty at Humbert v limited tc tht wrtent ana it manner orescrlbea at Jratn •nre No t -> 192S oi tbe Jolony Authorueo .'apital fjjCCC.OM LiAuco tno Fulu Pant-Op $20 tu 1 Ot.: lfc?erve Fund*: Sterling t
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      558 7 CHARTERED BANK Ofr' INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA lluccrporateo tn England if Royal Qhann ib."ji Paid Up Capital u> sno.ooo K am 01 «cr) 13.000.00t Resem Puno tS.iHm.oo* Reserve Uabllltj at Proprietor* C3.iwv.JM tffcAll IrtlCr Si. tinbotngait «odnn X C I Aiiii:tsai Hong Koiip Kangoon Aloi Star Uox'a oaicoc Bangkok Ipon
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      107 8 WASH YOUR FACE THIS NEW WAYI AMBROSIA PORE -DEEP CLEANSES 6 OZ. BOTTLE ENOUGH FOR SO -<| OC CLIANSINGS J ffn,, m Chemists and Stores Urafton Laboratories Distributor! STANDARD COMIK)NENI PARTS ANB «CCESSORreS ETC. FOR RADIO and SOUND WORLD-WIDE RADIO CO. lit North 8.-idgf Road. SINGAPORE. PYE RADIO FAMOUS FOR
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      46 8 Short Leave Every Night... I till %*m J&, ®m m mWmM ml U JPf^lß,^ EM £quip your bedroom with a and enjoy the privilege of sleeping in a temperate climate free from HEAT, excessive HUMIDITY, DUST, STREET NOISES and MOSQUITOES Apply for particulars to Sole Agents
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      32 8 MENACE YOUR HEALTH^ i§Liuns themJ^ ASTHMA Relief 1% what matter* For sixty five yearaHiinrod'sliM given die greateat relief to lufferert of bronchial asthma. IT PiVS TO BOY THE KST huitt on gamine
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      504 8 SINGAPORE TODAY 7.HI. 1 33 Mr (»5 M.) p.m. c 00 Indian music. Tamil »or,g» sung by Miss Thanfraretnam-Thamboo. 3 30 Chinese music. Pe»pl«« selections. Gramophone records. 7 00 "Nuts ar.d Wine Songs and stories of Old England. Recorded In the London Studio of the British Broadcasting Corporation 7.30 Time,
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      183 8 Broadcasting. TRANSMISSION 5. GSD 11.74 Mo. I <2i J M.I GSO 15.18 Ble/« (19.7 «.4O "Cards on the Table." Series of talks for Canadian listeners. A Canadian (Michael Macdonald) and an En<!i*hman (Anthony Weymouth) discuss the week'i news from London. 7.00 Recital by Gladys Cole (Australian soprano). 7.20 Scottish dance
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      132 8 9.20 News and economic review in English and Dutch. 9.35 Today In Germany. Sound pictures. 3.50 No tin.e— time enough! A live'y play about people occupied an1 otherwise by Paul Echaaf. 10.50 Italian muiic for the violin. Played by Leo Petronl. 11 05 Topical tallc (English). 11.20 Close down. PH0H1-H0LLAND.
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      182 8 1 50 News hi French. Color.!*) market 9*20 International talk by M. Jacques ■MR 9.30 Lile to Paris hy T.I. nenn Bellamy. 9 40 Gramophone 'records. 9 50 Recital with Mile. Marcelle Oerar (vocalist). Mile. Tblerlat i piano). M Andre Lev? Ccello). M. Vlado Perlemuter (piano) and the A Camera
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    CHINA DETERMINED TO RESIST SAYS DR. KOO.
    1326 9 Europe's Work For Peace At Brussels. GERMAN AND JAPANESE ABSTENTION REGRETTED. Brussels, Nov. 3. rillNA wants peace, but is determined to continue resistance as long as Japanese aggression exists," declared Dr. Wellington Kotf, in a moderately-toned speech on China'? policy at the opening
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      292 9 HOTELS. i TONIGHT Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. Dinner and Dance (formal) 9.45 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE SATURDAY— SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. BOOK NOW. TUESDAY NEXT NOV. 9th POPPY DAY BALL and SPECIAL CABARET Idmiviti ittt after 11 30 p.m 11. M. Diners admission
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    AMUSEMENTS
    129 10 SINGAPOBB. ADBXPHI HOTEL Special Dinner Dance. GAKBICK THEATRE. GEYLANG Bombardment ol Canton, A Lady In Canton and Mystery Man. Cantonese Talkies. 7.45 p.m. GLOU TTIEATKI The Plainsman. OBEAI WORLD—THI SKI rALKU The Guvnor. HAPPI WORLD Caoarei Dancing. Talkies Oarmas. Theatres and Side Shows. NEW WORLD Side Shows cabaret. Dancing
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOV. 4, 1937. RUBBER CONTROL, PAST & FUTURE.
    918 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOV. 4, 1937. RUBBER CONTROL, PAST FUTURE. "Even though it has, to all appearances, functioned better than its predecessor, even though it should survive the change from surplus stocks and low demand to a thin stock cushion and high consumption with nothing worse than this
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    EXPANSION OF R.A.F. AT SINGAPORE.
    71 10 EXPANSION of the Royal Air Force at Singapore has created a keen demand for draughtsmen for the large-scale building programme. The Air Ministry invites applications for temporary appointments as draughtsmen. Grade 11, at the Royal Air Force station at Seletar. The salary will be on
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    MORE ARMY REFORMS INTRODUCED.
    1232 10 by THE SPECIAL MILITARY CORRESPONDENT of the STRAITS TIMES. Changes Which Affect All RanksChurch Parade Routine Relaxed New Equipment Coming, Hated Blue Uniform Going The Last Of The Huts. *¥*HE surprise of the week was the sudden elevation of General Sir Walter Kirke to the Army
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    NOTES Of The DAY.
    628 10 NOTES Of The DA Y. Language Difficulties. QVERHEARD at tiffin at Raffles yesterday when two army officers were entertaining two comely trans-Pacific sightseers. "But boys, can't we call you 'lootenants'? You British have got the pronunciation all wrong." Flower From Sydney. pOLLOWING the loss of several of his American girls
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    LAST DESPERATE EFFORT TO WOO JAPAN.
    316 11 LAST DESPERATE EFFORT TO WOO JAPAN. Powers Make Fresh Attempt To Get Colloboration. LITTLE PROSPECT OF ALTERED OUTLOOK. A LAST desperate effort is to be made by the Powers to induce Japan to attend the Far Eastern conference at Brussels, for without Japan mediation is impossible. Japanese collaboration will be
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    15 11 A JAPANESE tank and infantry units meet in a Chinese village somewhere in northern China.
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    Your Ancestors Looked Like Apes.
    105 11 Your Ancestors Looked Like Apes. A RCHAEOLOGISTS have proved for the first time what the earliest-known human being real'y looked like. They have been astonished to find that he was much more like an ape than they expected. A complete head of the famous Peking man has been reconstructed in
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    Admiralty Did Not Hide Submarine Sinking.
    130 11 London, Nov 3. "THERE is no truth whatever in th.-t suggestion," declared the First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Duff Cooper, when it was suggested that a false report had been issued by the Admiralty in connection with the sinking of a submarine in
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    Fresh Chinese Forces For Shanghai Front.
    229 11 Fresh Chinese Forces For Shanghai Front. Big Counter-Drive Soon? WITH the Chinese counter-offensive in the North reported t^ be progressing favourably, the Chinese command at Shanghai is reported at present to be redlsposltlonlng the forces along the entire front preparatory to launching a general counterattack. Many sections of the Shanghai
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    Live-Shell Salute For Meiji.
    132 11 Live-Shell Salute For Meiji. Japanese Repeat 1905 Episode. Shanghai, Nov. 3. J7IRING a salute of 101 live shells into the Chinese lines, the Japanese army in Shanghai observed today the anniversary of the death of the Emperor Meiji in exactly the same way that Japanese troops fired salvos into the
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    LEAGUE MEDICAL AID FOR CHINA.
    171 11 No Undue Delay In Delivery. London, Nov. 1. A further increase in the supply of medical necessities to China, in view of the heavy casualties among Chinese civilians from Japanese bombardments of open cities was suggested by Mr. W. Oallacher (Communist, Fyfe) at question time.
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    BALLAD WRITER DIES. London Nov. 3.
    38 11 BALLAD WRITER DIES. London Nov. 3. The death has occurred of Maud Valeric White, the English composer and author of many popular songs and ballads. She was the composer of the songs. Until and Absent yet Present." Reuter.
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    Britain Will Be Firm In Palestine.
    153 11 London, Nov. 4. DRITAIN will not reconsider her attitude to the Arab Higher ContD mittee in Palestine, the Colonial Secretary, Mr. W. G. A. OrmsbyGore, emphatically told the House of Commons yesterday. Mr. W. Gallacher (Communist, Fife. W.) asked whether the Government would adopt
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    SABOTAGE SUSPECTED IN RIO TRAIN WRECK.
    56 11 Seven Killed, 70 Hurt. Rio da Janeiro, Nov. 4. Many arrests have been made in connection with a train collision, yesterday in which seven were killed and 70 injured. Investigation aroused suspicion of a Communist plot as most of the victims were Gr:enshirts returning
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    Royal Duchess ill.
    46 11 London, Nov. 3. HTHE Duchess of Gloucester underwent a minor operation this morning, following a recent miscarriage, says an official bulletin. A month of rest wOl be necessary. The general health of the Duchess is good. No more bulletins will be issued.— Reuter
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    Neutral Zone Sought In NantaOc
    299 11 NEGOTIATIONS are proceeding for the establishment of a temporary neutral zone contiguous to the southern and western borders of the French Concession from which all armed Chinese forces would evacuate. The scheme involves the inclusion within the French defence sector of a small strip comprising
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    Picturesque Priest Leads Neutrality Talks.
    116 11 Picturesque Priest Leads Neutrality Talks. /TAKING a leading part in the negotiations between the Chinese and Japanese authorities for a neutral zone at Nantao are the Italian Ambassador, Signor Cora, and the French Ambassador, M. Naggiar and a picturesque one-armed Jesuit priest. Father Jacquinot. It Is recalled that Father Jacquinot
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    HEAVY CHINESE LOSSES IN NORTH
    144 11 Obstinate Resistance In Shansi Broken. Peiping, Not. 3. AFTER capturing Chinese positions in the Hstnkow Hills, Japanese troops occupied the town of Hsinhseln this morning, according to a Japanese communique which asserts that 15 Chinese divisions were engaged on this sector and estimates Chinese casualties
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    Japanese Ready To Invade South.
    136 11 Armada Prepares In Formosa. I ARGE-SCALE Japanese land operations in South China are believed to be imminent. About 40 warships and transports are lying in Formosan harbours taking on troops and supplies. Occupation of Swatow, Foochow and Amoy is belteved to be the immediate Japaness
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    NO MILITARY CLAUSE IN NEW PACT.
    54 11 New Treaty Between Italy, Germany, Japan. Berlin. Nov. 4. Reports abroad that the ItaloGerman- Japanese antl-C'.:nintern pact will contain a military clause directed against Russian intervention in the Far East is denied in competent quarters here. It is stated that the pact will contain
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    LA GUARDIA RETURNED AS NEW YORK MAYOR.
    31 11 New York, Nov. 3. Final election returns show Mayor La Guardia polled 1,334,000 votes, against Mahoney's 890 000, Harvey's 326,000 and Hastings' 217,000— Reuter.
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    SHARP FALLS IN MALAYA'S TIN AND RUBBER EXPORTS.
    267 12 DOWNWARD TREND IN OCTOBER. But Prices Hardly Affected Today. LITTLE BUSINESS BEING DONE IN RUBBER. (From Our Financial Correspondent.) E\\ PORTS of tin and rubber from the regulated areas of Malaya in October show sharp falls on the amounts exported in September,
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    42 12 THE RULERS ARRIVE: The Sultan of Pahang, accompanied by Mr. J. V. Cowgill, British Resident; the Sultan of Selangor and Mr. S. W. Jones. Selangor Resident; and the Yam Tuan of Negri Sembilan on their way to the Federal Council Chamber, yesterday.
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    JAPAN TAKES MORE TIN BUT LESS RUBBER.
    201 12 JAPAN TAKES MORE TIN BUT LESS RUBBER. Latest Shipment Figures. JAPAN'S anxiety to obtain supplies of war materials is evidenced by the large shipments of tin from the Straits last montn. There is, however, a big drop m the amount of rubber shipped from Malayan ports to Japan. Last month
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    House Number, Please.
    72 12 VfTlhL new Singapore telephone directory, note in course of preparation, incorporate any improvements? Following a news- I papyr campaign for more methodical listing of Ulenhone tubtcrfben, recent issues of the directory have been a good deal better than in the past but much more needs yet to
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    "THE CRIME NOBODY SAW."
    122 12 it The Cinema. Colin Tapley In A 'hair bra Film. "The Crime Nobody Saw." With I*w Ayres, Benny Baker. Eugene Paliette. Colin Tanley, Ruth Coleman, Vivienne Osborne. Jed Prouty. Paramount. At the Alhambra. *THIS is a mysterj flim of average entertainment, value. Practically the entire action
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    NEW S.A.D.C. SHOW BOOKING GOOD.
    52 12 Booking is good for the Singapore Amateur Dramatic Club's production of Sutton Vane's bril'iant play "Out-< ward Bound. which is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre on Nov. 17, 19 and 20 in aid of the China Relief Fund. Plans may be seen at
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    Bulan Puasa Starts Tomorrow.
    112 12 Bulan Puasa Starts Tomorrow. TOMORROW Malays and Moham-; medans all over the Peninsula' will begin their fasting in observ-i ance of Bulan Puasa. the Muslim month of the Ramadan. The curfew imposed on the troubled Old City of Jerusalem has been lifted to accommodate Muslims' who fast in the day
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    $915 TRUST BREACH CHARGE IN JOHORE.
    63 12 (from Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Nov. 4. Charged with criminal breach of trust of $915 as a public servant, Mohamed Abdullah, chief c!erk of the Johore Bahru General HlspltaL appeared in the Police Court this morning. Accused, who had been arrested on warrant,
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    $100 FINE FOR DOG WITH NO MUZZLE.
    79 12 PRESCRIBING himself as the sole pro- prietor of a pineapple factory in Grove Road, a Chinese, Kam Ping Watt, was fined $100 for allowing his dog to be out of doors without a muzzle, by Mr. H. A. Forrer In the Criminal District
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    IMPERIAL PLANE HERE THIS EVENING.
    39 12 THE eastb.und Imperial plane which is two or three hours behind its normal running time, is expected at Singapore this evening. It landed at Baidon. between Bangkok and Penang. at 11.19 o'clock this morning.
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    Poppy Fund Gesture By Selangor Chinese.
    79 12 i'F-.m Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Nov. 4. /CHINESE will not collect subsc. ptions or sell articles in the streets of Selangor towns in aid of the China Relief Fund on Armistice Day. The Fund Committee has made a special request to this effect
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    JAPANESE MADE TO PLAY "NINGPO NAPOLEON'S" GAME.
    273 12 American War Reporter In Singapore. PARRYING a jagged fragment of a Japanese anti-aircraft shell that fell near his office and a curfew pass in his wallet, an American newspaperman, who has been associated with Reuters in Shanghai during the war, arrived in Singapore
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    Singapore Malaria Deaths Doubled.
    242 12 Singapore Malaria Deaths Doubled. MALARIA deaths in the municipallty showed an appreciable increase last week, when 21 people died from that cause, compared with 11 last week and six in the corresponding week of last year. On the other hand beri-beri showed a big reduction, the number being nine, compared
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    SHOT ENVOY WALKS ONLY WITH DIFFICULTY.
    106 12 Hugessen Returns To China At End Of Month. CIR Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen, British Ambassador to China, who has been the guest of the Governor-General of the Netherlands Indies, Jonkheer Tjarda van Starkenborgh Stachouwer, at his Buitzenborg Palace, will return to Hong Kong by the J.
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    BUDGET PICTURES
    33 12 PICTURES in this week's Straits Budget, published today, include groups taken at the Sungei Ujong Club golden Jubilee bail and at a tea party in honour of the Data Kayah, Klang.
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    VALERIE TO WED WRESTLER NEXT WEEK.
    143 12 VALERIE TO WED WRESTLER NEXT WEEK. Rajah And Ranee "Upset." (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov. 3. "M I>IMY is terribl v annoyed at our engagement and U leaving tomorrow for America. "Daddy seems upset and has threatened to stop my allowance. If he did stop it, it would be
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    SNAKE SNIPS STORY.
    77 12 OETURNED from Siam. Rex Story, whose revue company played In Singapore recently, stated that he was bitten by a poisonous sea snake whilst bathing in the sea about midnight near Slngora. Mr. Story suffered excruciating agony for an hour from the bite and as a precautionary measure
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    SULTAN'S SON TO STUDY IN BRITAIN.
    49 12 /"VN his way to study in England, the 19-year-old son of the Sultan of Selangor Raja Iris Shah arrived In Singapore by this morning's train. He will sail for England by the Neder'.and Line vessel Marnix van St. Aldegonde for England on Friday.
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    MALAY STATES REPAIR SLUMP RAVAGES.
    602 13 MALAY STATES REPAIR SLUMP RAVAGES. All Residents Ask Federal Council For Higher Expenditure. BIG BUILDING SCHEME:: BETTER HOSPITALS SCHOOLS (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 3. THE repair of slump ravages was the explanation given by the British Residents in presenting big increases in the State budgets for 1938,
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    SELANGOR NEEDS. K.L. Sewage Scheme Investigation.
    285 13 SELANGOR NEEDS. K.L. Sewage Scheme Investigation. "Public needs in respect of postal services and the supply of electric power must be satisfied" said the Selangor Resident. "The requirements of education are far from fulfilled, and the Influx of labour following upon increased business is taxing our medical resources. And in
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    NEGRI SEMBILAN. "Year Of Experiment."
    344 13 The British Resident of Negri Sembllan, the Hon. G. L. Ham, in asking ior a vote of $5,579,110, described 1938 as "a year of experiment" for his State. He said the sum represented an increase of roughly $1,134,000 over the present year's figure. The main
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    EUROPEANS HURT IN PENANG CAR CRASH.
    149 13 EUROPEANS HURT IN PENANG CAR CRASH. Two In Hospital. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Nov. 3. •TWO Europeans were admitted into the General Hospital yesterday afternoon as a result of a motor-car accident at the traffic circus at the Junction of Kelawei Road and Pangkor Road. The two injured are:
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    NEW MUI TSAI LEGISLATION ?
    181 13 NEW MUI TSAI LEGISLATION More Questions In Commons. London, Nov. 4. COLLOWING Sir Shenton Thomas's recommendation to the Straits Settlements and F.M.S. Governments for the acceptance of the minority report of the Mvi Tsai Commission, which advocates registration of all transferred children, questions were yesterday asked in the House of
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    OPERA NEEDS FULL HOUSES.
    161 13 Mr. E. A. Brown Talks On Production. ADDRESSING Singapore Rotarians at their weekly luncheon meeting at the Adelphl Hotel yesterday, Mr. E. A. Brown talked on the production of amateur opera and gave a vivid description of the hundred and one things needed to be done
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    MALAYA'S ANTI-MALARIAL RECORD BRILLIANT.
    366 13 But Some Mistakes, Says Sir Malcolm Watson. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 3. JHE co-operation of health officers and engineers established the prevention of malaria on such a sound footing in Malaya," declared Sir Malcolm Watson, world famous expert on maferL control, and director
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    A.A.B.'s HOCKEY VICTORY.
    279 14 Chinese Defeated By Only Goal. A solitary goal, scored by the Gunners late in the second half, decided the hockey match between the 11th. A. A. Battery and the S.C.R.C. at Hong Lim Green yesterday. The score would have been bigger had the visitors taken full advantage
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    33 14 i.uriir.ean women's teum. who delta tea the /.WC.A. 2—o2 0 at hockey S"i rda.v on the padang. Miss Fowler Wright and Miss Wilson scored the goals in the first half. Straits Tjmes Picture.
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    FINAL GALLOPS.
    25 14 "Captain Dash's" notes on ihe final gallop* at Bukit Timah thi* morning, in preparation for Saturday's Races, will be found in Page 5.
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    ARMY PLAY FINE R UGGER TO OUTPLAY VOLUNTEERS.
    697 14 ARMY PLAY FINE R UGGER TO OUTPLAY VOLUNTEERS. Lieut. Simpson Gives A Great Display. fJIVING a splendid exhibition of fast hard rugby, notable for u the display of their captain, Lt. Simpson, at scrum-half, the Arm> XV defeated the Volunteers by 28 points (two goals, five tries, one penalty) to
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    17 14 The Y.W.C.A. hockey team, tjoaien Z U by ihe European Women s XI yesterday. Straits Times Picture.
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    PERAK MAKE MANY CHANGES.
    77 14 RJIANY c.tanges are mude in Perak's team for the Farlefeh Robertson trophy match with Neg-ri Sembilan at Seremban on Saturday. Nine players who were in the side be. ten by Selangor last weekend have been dropped. G. L. I.Utiedyke, who suffered a leg inJury in that
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    R.S.Y.C'S VISIT TO JOHORE.
    201 14 Yachting. Tomorrow there will be the usual afternoon races for "B" and "C" clasi* yachts at the Rcyal Singapore Yacht Club yesterday at 5.20 p.m. On Saturday the Ciub will race against the Johore Yacht Club for the Dato Mentri Besar Challenge Cup. at Johore. The
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    FORT CANNING BEAT H.M.S. TERROR.
    80 14 Lawn Tennis. In an lnter-unlt lawn tennis match yesterday Fort Canning beat H.M.S Terror by three matches to nil. Games geants' Messes and Junior pairs. Results were: Officers: Col. Percival and Col. Gibbons beat Surgeon Comdr. Sorley and Lt. Comdr. Gush, 3. 4—6, 6—3. Sgts.
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    POLICE LOSE TO COLLEGIANS.
    258 14 Two Tries Scored In Second Half. Raffles College accomplished a good rugger performance in beating the Police by 6 points (two tries) to nil at the Thomson Road Depot yesterday. The Police possessed the heavier pack, but were surprisingly held down by the College. The home
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    PERDRIAU SHINES AS A FULL BACK.
    410 15 But S.R.C. Beat Police By Three Clear Goals. COR lung a star left winger in local hockey, A. C. C. Perdriau has latterly been discussed as a possible centre-forward for the S.C.C. Yesterday bis versatility was demonstrated when, for the Police, In their match
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    18 15 The packs reaching for it" in yesterday's rugrer match between the Volunteers and the Army. Straits Times Picture.
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    Singapore's Rowing Men.
    232 15 ~DELOW are Straits Times photographs of three crews of the rowing section of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, participants in the recent races, with comments, by an acknowledged authority on oarsmanship. Bow, Brown; 2, Harriett; 3, Rycroft; stroke, Thomas; cox, Mrs. Chamier. Major Brown came into the
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    SEMI-FINALISTS FOR THE VADE CUP.
    170 15 Golf. The following are the results of the second round ties in the Vade Cup competition at the Singapore Golf Club: D. S. Davidson beat Roy Brown 4 and 2 G. O. Cruickshank beat Dr. M. C. Bain 2 and 1 R. Craik beat K.
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    F.A. CUP WINNERS BEAT LEAGUE CHAMPIONS.
    32 15 1^ London, Nov. 3. annual Charity Shield soccer matfcrl. .Manchester City, last year's league champions, beat Sunderland, the F.A. Cup by two goals to nil.— Renter,
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    THE SPORTS DIARY.
    83 15 TODAY. Bats;: Raffles College vs. R.A.O.C. Hockey: B.C.C. vs. S.C.R.C; I. A. VS. Veteran*; C.B.C. vs. V.M.C.A. Juniors. Voiley-baJl: S.J.I, vs. A.C.S. TOMORROW. Umgkj: B.C.C. "B" vs. RE. (Pulau Branl); Police 2nd vs. RAF. (H. 0.). Boxinf Happy World, 9 p.m. Hockey: S.C.C. "A" vs. CM Rafflesians;
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    SIAMESE CUP DRAW.
    137 15 Women's Competition At Island Club. The draw for the Siamese Cup competition at the Island Clvb women's singles handicap match-play over the first nine holes, is as follows: Byes:— Mrs. G F. Simond and Mrs. s K. Wong. First round:— Mrs. W. B. Ruddock vs. Mrs. T.
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    JOHORE R.C. WINNERS.
    60 15 The following are results of the Johore Rifle Club competition for October: Handicap prize: H. S. Paterson, 99.66 Scratch prize: Capt. P. L. Wilkinson. RE.. 94.00. The widow of Jack Beynon (who diet) In South Africa when on tour with the Aberdeen team) has received £600, subscribed
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    SINGAPORE TEAM'S SCORE IN KHOO SIAN EWE SHOOT.
    89 15 THE following is Singapore team's score in the Khoo Sian Ewe eom1 petition, fired at the Fairer Range, Seletar, on Taesday. 300 500 600 yds. yds. yds. Total. 1. Sgrt. Ashenhurst 47 46 44 137 2. W. Bradshaw 42 44 37 123
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    THE CLUB VERANDAH.
    677 15  -  "ECHO." Conducted By Frank Woolley— His Last Test— The Br adman Menace Next Year R.S.Y.C. Oarsmen— They Lack The Final Draw Tommy "Talks Big." |THERE will be many cricket en- thuslasts in Malaya who have been luckier than I they have seen Frank Woolley play one of
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    F.M.S. PROVIDES PROTECTION FOR CHILD ACTORS.
    802 16 Council Deals With New Legislation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 3. THE definition of child is widened in the Children (Amendment) Bill which the acting Legal Adviser, the Hon. Mr. M. C. Hay, took through its first reading at today's Federal Council
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    $200 FINE FOR HITTING' DETECTIVE.
    102 16 Sikh To Pay By Instalments. /CONVICTED on a charge of assault- ln« a detective. Rajindra Singh, In the execution of his duties on Aug. 6, a Sikh, Tara Singh, was fined $200 in default to serve four months' rigorous imprl3onment, by Mr. F. V. Duckworth
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      120 16 Champions II lh<- hill, flow r our car down, if your en. SkXH Jm\\\^f^^9 r\ J'r'olfm^t'altt'ofoU.Ch.cnpKKUmikf. 1 WBSk![ j]J^ IJTl JT I "SWIMMING WEATHER" says OLD HETHERS s, "And thac means a rush on my barley water— but h> ,>* I'm quite ready for it. In fact this year I'm
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    "Reds" Tried To Meddle With K.L. Coronation Celebrations.
    114 17 "Reds" Tried To Meddle With K.L. Coronation Celebrations. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 3. THE arrest of a large party of would-be demonstrators on the morning of May 12 this year frustrated an intention by the Malayan Communist Party to interfere with the Kuala Lumpur Coronation celebrations. The
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    REVEALED IN COUNCIL PAPER.
    327 17 rvEALING with crime, the report believes that no organised gang of robbers exists at present in the Federated Malay States. Three gang robberies and ten robberies this year were of 'little significance." The States continued to experience freedom from serious crime. Reports of murders totalled 24,
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    Work For Trade School Pupils.
    102 17 "IT is pleasing to note that both Government and private firms have applied to the schools for youths who have completed their training," gratifyingly comments the Review of Affairs, F.M.S., for the first half of 1937, dealing with the trade school at Kuala Lumpur, Thirty-
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    COBBLERS TO BUY BONDS.
    31 17 COBBLERS TO BUY BONDS. Singapore Chinese shoemakers. following a meeting have decided j that each man and woman in their trade should purchase at least $5 worth of the Salvation Bonds.
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    25 17 i London, Nov. 2. Mr C. E. Hands, war correspondent of the Daily MaU in the Cuban and South African wars, has died.— i Reuter.
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    Model Canning Factory For Johore.
    70 17 A demonstration pineapple cann- ing factory is to be erected near Johure Bahru. This important contribution to the improvement in the canningindustry in Malaya is the result of an agreement between the Governments of the Straits Settlements, Johore mud Selangor, th* principal pine producing states
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    R.A.F. Expansion Creates Singapore Jobs.
    71 17 R.A.F. Expansion Creates Singapore Jobs. EXPANSION of the Royal Air Force at Singapore has created i keen demand for draughtsmen for the large-scale building programme. The Air Ministry invites applications tor temporary appointments as iraughtsmen. Grade n, at the Royal Air Force station at Seletar. The salary will be on
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      46 17 Throughout the years COMOY'S GRAND SLAM I pipes have lon& m been the favourite Hrn companion o£ the aim man who enjoys Urn his pipes. jfft Let your next pipe 9 be a COMOY'S. W Agents: Comoy's for a cool and sweet JACKSON CO., LTD. smoke.
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      781 17 What a lovely S sea-breeze smell M V^G*b rf»ltiJa TPHIS i* really the loveliest soap you have I I ever used! A great big foaming lather -JflrVf with the "Smell of the Sea in its creamy vflMWr m^Mm\ iffiilffjl^a Which is actually true because it con\Jm% He BW tains pure
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    Should China News Pictures Be Gruesome ?
    2342 18 Should China News Pictures Be Gruesome The Brighter Side Of London Life. "LIFE OF ZOLA" IS WEEK'S BEST FILM. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 22. MEWS-REELS have recently been the subject of considerable discussion because of a clash of opinion as to whether all the grisly details of modern
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      180 18 ENSIGN rnn^a^ MIILTFX fcf Precisiorl CAMERA ((QJ^'ml finder. Inspection Invited. SINGAPORE PHOTO CO. High Street, Riverside, SINGAPORE. MALACCA. vSsfe bm Mak«s You Feel A j/j^ Ten Years Younger^ (^ffl If the rigour and vitality of vouch £&X are fading, you need Waterbury's Com- S*'vu J^wL pound. This potent tonic provides
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      177 19 /SUPREMAC^ THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE FOURTEEN POINTS A series of 14 reasons why you should choose THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD.. to look after jour insurance needs. Point 1 A Pr °f its are di I £L tributed under the uniform Reversionary Bonus system whereby Bonus is declared
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    King Opens His First Parliament
    73 20 I it C.E crowds assembled to see King George open the first Parliament of his reign at the end of last month and these special air mail pictures give a vivid impression O t the great traditional pageantry ZZ~ w un (Abore) An offiotr fives
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      16 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT. FOUR PAGES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 1937 No. 95.
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      In Soft Supple Suede.
      86 1 7V"O woman can fail to be interested- even if the attraction is only rnomentary in the r.ew suede accessories of the season. The suedj is extremely r,oft and supple and dyed in the richest and gayest and most de'ightjul of colourings. It is made up into
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      How Many People Do You Support?
      914 1 Servants —More Leaves From A Woman's Notebook. THERE appears to be a growing tendency these days to replace Europeans with local people wherever possible, but do those in charge of big organisations realise what the result will be? A locally recruited employee is paid
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      46 1 MRS. R. G. Scott MacGregor, wife of Dr. R. G. Scott MacGregor, Professor of Physiology and Lecturer in Pharmacology at the King Edward VII College of Medicine, Singapore. Mrs. Scott MacGregor, whose home is at Rid'ey Park, came to Malaya from Goteborg, Sweden, on Oct. 9.
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      What You Owe To Yourself.
      234 1 (By Mary Benedetto.) WHAT are the absolute essentials for everyday beauty treatment? Perhaps it will be a help to you to have them set down. This, I should add, is realty for those who are anxious to cut down their beauty expenses as far as
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      RENOVATE THAT OLD TAFFETA LAMP SHADE.
      247 1 Our Inquiry Bureau. Can you suggest a way of cleaning a pleated taffeta lamp shade? I do not wish to remove it from the wire. If you have a bath desp enough to take the shade easily, washing is the most satisfactory method of
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        76 1 illliPßl^^ na tura l 83i( fc^ gk FL AVO UR I pk makes AYLMER f t&s^s^sS^ S° u P s so much M i y more delicious •$in \p Serve AYLMER anc ■:£j|j|Sj^= enjoy the healthful Available in the following varieties: jyj||fei Celery Gree« Pea fy&T l&r Oyster Conson«e iijjjfflt
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        132 1 ft lili Hi TABLE JIXL3IILIO JELLIES LJ J/m B^^i 4(fl3tek Mother had quite a bit of trouble at first, m_~ #Ot ~1 Sne could not breast teei, so the Doctor advised j^Mr^T/ her to Ule AUenbur y 3 ta Preterence to cow's milk p!fe--'\ mixture. He said it was the
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      Feminine Appeal Keynote Of Motor Show.
      831 2 Feminine Appeal Keynote Of Motor Show. By The Straits Times Woman Correspondent. And Women Wore Gayest Clothes. Straits Times Office, Fleet Street, Oct. 21. THIS year's Motor Show has been aptly described as "the largest, gayest, and greatest feminine-appeal display ever staged in London." This is a far cry from
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        531 2 FOR THE FORTHCOMING BALLS Maison CHRISTIC just received the latest in styles and silk fabrics. GORGEOUS gowns in SOFT printed taffeta, Shark skin costumes, Smart Afternoon and Morning frocks in new designs. SPECIAL care is given to order placed with us. EXPERT CUT and fit GUARANTEED. Ph. 2526. 19, Stamford
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        221 2 I I I HF -sp /ft W^m^K Ij I I m f^a^i I I I I I 1 4Hi By '^•p* JBy 111 I '~*-di^^ ti SJ lilt I. m S A. I 1 -A at--. «,< ,4M '■**^B f*fl VI Tl O T Ovaltine and Ovaltine Rusks W the
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      Unfaithful Husbands To Be Pitied.
      1048 3 Unfaithful Husbands To Be Pitied. Another Open Letter. DEAR He who has been unfaithful, I am so sorry for you. Most other women will condemn your action and criticise you unmercifully, but I can only find a deep pity for you. Men are strange creatures, especially Englishmen. Behind an indifferent
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        357 3 A SPECIAL COLLECTION OF HOMEGOING WOOLLEN TWEED ENSEMBLES CHOSEN BY NOW ON VIEW EVENING DINNER GOWNS ARRIVING ON SATURDAY. MAYNARDS BUILDING, PHONE 4974. 11. BATTERY ROAD. Cerebos L_Purity Products Kjjfe=£^~MM^jgf There are no gravy-making difficultiei BgSyiBOIL UP ImS^l he thickening, seasoning and flavourSS^HlHPlF^fll ing 9 ood gravy needs and improves
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        319 3 FOR GROWING CHILDREN (iu\ r KEPLER'1^25) COD with MALT /l\\As2l_-A Liver Oil Extraa X \Jy^ 'KEPLER' COD Liver If F I Oil with MALT Extract K^^l^j l*\^S builds up sturdy limbs, V— "*M iRf" "^3 strong bones and sound teeth. H/L-r That is why it is invaluable T> or K
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      Try Chestnuts In Your Casserole.
      318 4  - Try Chestnuts In Your Casserole. "Housewife" -Round The Markets— Ky Singapore, Nov. 2. CHESTNUTS remind us that the festive season is close at hand and those received from China over the week-end are excellent. Supplies, however, are not as large as usually received at this time of the year and
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      A MARKETING GUIDE.
      838 4 Special To The Straits Times. THIS market list has been specially compiled for the Straits Times by a Singapore housewite and gives last Tuesday's prices. Those prices are only approximate, but they will be useful as a general guide both for women who do their own marketing
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      Apricot Ice Cream Is Nice This Way.
      289 4 HAY DIET HINTS Can you suggest a recipe for apricot ice cream which will conform with Hay Diet principles? Wash some dried apricots and put into a casserole with enough cold water to cover. Stew slowly until most of the liQuid has been
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        268 4 BUY YOUR X'MAS GIFTS From Tangs A new selection of Goods suitable for X'MAS GIFTS Excellent Table Linens Smart Ladies' Lingerie Beautiful Handkerchiefs Pure Camphorwood Chests Etc., Etc. Come early get the best C. K. TANG 231, River Valley Road, Phone 2181. SINGAPORE. ELSIE MARY LATE OF LONDON. Expert Dressmaker
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