Malaya Tribune, 17 May 1929

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    22 1 The Malaya Tribune hi ivi- -No. 114 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1929 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Singapore: Friday, May 17, 1929
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    1367 2 Fraser's Report. Messrs. Fraser and Co., Singapore, in their weekly report dated iuay n, state: There is littie change to record in the price of I m and Lonuon advices would seem to indicate a somewhat improved feeling in the market. Iin shares continue neglected and quotations
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      164 2 |WHITEAWAYS| f ONE DOLLAR* I DAYS O G [j On no account should you miss fl II coming to Whiteaways during the j 0 ten wonderful days that begin on D jj Tues., May 21st. i 1 AND CONTINUE UNTIL 1 Satur.. June Ist. I n Whiteaways One Dollar Days!
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      62 2 fJ^^3Cs- PPE -EMINENT IN EVERY COUNTRY OF THE WORLD V=j^T INSIDE ii NFORNATION 1 j Searching scrutiny shows that 555" j Cigarettes are absolutely free from I all deleterious matter and contain J only long strands of finely, cut Virginia tobacco. Immsd, (XPi^ESS I VIRGINIA II Mode Sy hand- One
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    The Subordinate Service.
    938 3 "Tribune's" Views Endorsed. WHY SALARY SCHEMES NEED REVISION. In our last issue (says* the "Indian Pioneer," published in Kuala Lumpur) we published a short account of the Conference of the F.M.S. Subordinate Service Association held recently. We hope that the management of the Association have prepared and
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      184 3 wioeru* 'Phone 3463. I TO HELP YOU I in tbt Intelligent Selection jf a Motor that will pro- a pcrly Fit your Boat and Best Serve your Boating j] (beds, Write or Ring us up. 3 fl We are the Agents for S j KERMATH MARINE MOTORS Ani can Furnish
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      413 3 W Have you tried a Shampoo fcp with m Cuticura 1 jw Yo will be delighted. Cuticu ra Ointment applied directly to the scalp softens the JhK scales of dirt and dandruff and gg cleanses the pores. The re5§7jS markably soft and creamy lath2? C f Cuticura Soap quickly Jh*\
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      63 3 X MAP AERATED WATER FACTORIES j /*C muni km w If "p^"»M«MM fMSBI6IfAV[ITO. j FRASER NEAVE LTD in USE 4 USE S 3 J> APPETISING CONDI- DIGESTIVE LIHE a S I V MENTS AND ENJOY JUICE AFTER A f I I A HEARTY ME4L. HEAVY HEAL wSSKf SOLE AGENTS: ANCHOR
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    Rubber Shares.
    858 4 Suggestions for Investors. NOT NECESSARILY A SPECULATION. Rubber is generally regarded as a speculative investment, which means that profits •re liable to fluctuate, state Messrs. Zorn and Leigh-Hunt. While it is true that they Way be reduced in any one year there is always the possibility that they
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    RUBBER: RECORD CONSUMPTION.
    260 4 Many Countries Buying More Heavily. For the time being (says "Truth" of April 17) considerations as to the present rate of world production of rubber are dominating the situation, but confidence in the future is encouraged by the trend of consumption which continues «to display definite signs
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      214 4 51 Fragrant ft Ml Blossom-burdened boughs in Dreamland's laughing garden and in the fjm. scent-laden breeze the sweetness of "47//" Nenita, perfume of dreams yll and golden memory. Approved by taste and fashion, "4711" Nenita |j| Perfume belongs to those fragrant toiletries that have made the name of Jl| '47//"
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      42 4 I The Orga Private I HIGH QUALITY AND LOW PRICE COMBINED. I j A masterpiece of technique among typewriters. I STOCKISTS: Sole Agents: I Federal Rubber Scamp Co. DIETHELM Co., U* I Hong Hin Co., Malacca. i******* I Nanyang Holel, Muar. gh^ore^enang-Bs^*]
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    MAHATMA GANDHI.
    287 5 Deplores "Moral Lapses" at the Ashram. "My Shame and Sorrow" is the title of a signed article in Mr. Gandhi's vernacular weekly newspaper Nava Jivan," in which the Indian Home Rule leader tells the world of "moral lapses'' on the part of some of the inmates of his
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    MARKET PRICES.
    450 5 Singapore, May 11. MEAT. Beef, steak (round) kati 45 Beef, stew or curry kati 40 Pork, lean kati 50 Pork lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 50 Mutton Indian lb. 55 Mutton Australian lb. 55 Fowl, kati 68 Hens (Locally reared) kati 72 Ducks, each Ll2 Pigeon, domestic,
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      223 5 ARE YOU TOO OLD AT THIRTY? A host of men (and women, too) find that, when they have reached 30 years, bodily functions become weak and pain starts op is joints and muscles. Mental activity seems dulled, the blood is doggish, work becomes distasteful and pleasures lose their grip. This
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      88 5 j jlJl MUKIbod A Gold Medal awarded at the Medical Examination in Cairo 1928. OF ALL CHFMISTS STORES. S. R. SASSOON, No. 98, Robinson Road Sole Agent:—S.S. F.M.S. ««^■•■■•■SnHSSSIBBBSSBBBSBBBM I SYRUPS. jjj I There are many kind of syrups not say ours the best; but when rJ I you buy
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      293 6 Amusements. lALHAMIRA I THONE 690» Jjj I (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd., Proprietors.) I PROGRAMME I I Commencing Sunday, May 12 I and ending Saturday, May 18. I IN THE SECOND SHOW AT 9 P.M. {j j" THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS. I I A Fearless Adventurer I Ronald Colman with
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      571 6 GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert and Bencoolen Streets. FROM FRIDAY, HAY 17 TO THURSDAY, HAY 23. SECOND SHOW AT 9 P.M. International News. Comedy WIN OR DIE! I'm going to wiD if it cost me my life!" "THE MAIN EVENT." That is what CHARLES who plays the role of a prize
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    HARBOUR BOARD.
    130 7 Shi P$ Alongside the Wharves. L Singapore, May 17. 7 (Entrance Gate |J. 'trt 2-> ra p X KE Wharf; On Ten L Panama Maru 20. S Hn! f (Entrance Gat 3). nHP? l 8; 1T City of Singa--1- r Ka mjning 14; Tacoma Maru C D "V
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    45 7 untitled of the Hindu Young «J ther will be 4< Exmth,-/' h -;at 7 o'clock this V^ 1 "hobv (V" n Tami ls' Association X** will fc U t AH are welcome. V?- > Messrs X KumaraX Sb• iT hu V MuthucumaK. Muthucumaru, "«a a. Arumugam.
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    Foul Play?
    411 7 MARKET TRAGEDY STILL A MYSTERY. Mr. Ho Chin Lock's Death. Further evidence was recorded in the Coroner's Court yesterday, regarding the death of Mr. Ho Chin Lock, the son of a well-connected Chinese. The deceased, it will be recalled, was found dead in the Teluk Ayer Market, in
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    THE "FRIENDLY BANDS."
    200 7 Bright Anniversary Meeting. A large gathering of both sexes of th< three Friendly Bands—Young Men's, Girls and Boys'—and visitors were present at th< anniversary meeting last night at th< Y.M.C.A. Hall. A short benediction was pronounced bj the Rev. W. Murray, M.A. (patron) aftei the opening hymn.
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    276 7 The 44 Genoa Maru is due on Monday from Calcutta via Rangoon, and is sailing the next day for Japan. The N.Y.K. steamer "Hakone Maru" is due from Colombo on Monday and is sail ing the next day for Japan. The Ruhr," from Manila via Miri is expected
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    FINANCE & COMMERCE.
    1448 7 FINANCE COMMERCE. PRODUCE. Singapore May 17. Old Siam Rice No. 1 per Koyan $35o Old Siam Rice 2 $335 Old Siam Rice 3 $316 Old Siam Rice 4 $313 New Siam Rice No. 1 per Koyan $338 New Siam Rice 2 $328 New Siam Rice 3 $312 New Siam Rice
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    ALLEGED UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY.
    204 7 Sequel to Chinese Funeral. The case in which twenty-three Chinese are chaiged wkh unlawful assembly was Rtin r U€d before the Second Magistrate (Mr. J. 1. Miller) yesterday afternoon, when further evidence for the prosecution was recorded. Messrs. Claude da Silva, A. V. L. Davies and Osborne
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    STRAITS-BORN CHINESE SENTENCED.
    140 7 Gaol for Serious Offences. The District Judge (Mr. C. H. G. Clarke) delivered judgment this morning in the case against the two Straits-born Chinese, named Tan Keng Guan and Ng Keng Tuan, who were charged with (1) abduction or alternatively with wrongful confinement, (2) attempted extortion and
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    67 7 The Gaiety. "The Main Event," a r?ttling story of srit. brawn and love and a titanic ring battle for the love of a dancing girl, starred by Vera Reynolds, is the main attraction of the Gaiety programme to-night. In the first show is Midnight Rose, a picture without
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    PROPERTY SALE.
    148 7 The following Singapore properties were sold by auction by Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co. at their saleroom, 30, Chulia Street, Singapore, on Wednesday, the Bth inst. Freehold land and house, 19-A, Joo Chiat Lane, area 32.7 poles, bought by Madam Gwee Luan Neo for $3,000. Freehold land
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    149 7 Dr. K. Coomaraswamy, Senior Assistant Surgeon, Government Hospital, Muar, wa.? entertained to dinner by the Indo-Ceylonese community on Saturday last at the Muar Chinese Club, on the eve of his transfer to Tangkah. Covtrs laid for 60 persons and a Tamil music party from Singapore was in attendance. Speeches were
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      482 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS* Liquidation sale now going on at Jack Brisk and Sons, Watchmakers, 28-B, Chuli* Street- Good bargains for all. TO LET—Practically new bungalows 9 and 11, Wilkie Terrace, off Wilkie Road, six bed rooms, outhouses, electric and water. Immediate entry. Reasonable rent Apply Telephone No. 7030. LOST or STOLEN
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      436 7 SINGAPORE DIARY. To-day. May 17. i IS a.m., 7.4 pm. "Gate Crashes," Victoria Tht To-»orrow. May 18. -j c 6 8 a.m., 7.52 p.m. B* h T d Races Fifth Day. SSfTcSS* FMS Ladies SmgleB> fenflis- r V:]o p.m. i_ Negri Sembilan; S.C.C. (picket: XI v Malacca at Malacca; v
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      78 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. (By courtesy of the Government Health Office.) KANDANG KERBAU STATION. For the 24 hours ending midnight, May 16. 4eg\ Maximum shade temperature 88.0 F. Minimum shade temperature 77.5 F. M«an shade temperature 82.! F. Maximum sun radiation 158.5 F. Minimum grass radiation 73 F. Sea temperature (maximum) F.
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE.
    27 8 Births, Marriages and Deaths. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Dr. H. A. van Dort and Greg thank all relatives and friends for their floral tributes and messages of sympathy.
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    QUEEN'S SCHOLARSHIPS.
    790 8 We gather that some concern is being feJt as a result of a circumstance which is common knowledge —the antipathy of the present Director of Education (the Hon. Dr. R. 0. Winstedt) to the Queen's Scholarships. As is well known, these Scholarships number two annually, and enable the
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    134 8 The marriage will take place to-morrow ul X'l,runliul>u>. <>!<!„, <»s N. Xlllrwmnillul. cl,!«'l i ItrK. Kotanicnl tZar> 'I, l > l!„" !,,l,v. :»,»li ol Xur>»n«l^n:li. 1'be momlxr». ol s'K,," lls2e< nr< lbul tb <V>„, >>l!llll. ll >s> VV«»>" will l> «< r» t^ at >.lli l> m. nl Victor,, "sbeatre."
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    EURASIAN VOLUNTEERS.
    226 8 Inter-Settlement Comparisons. The Hon. Dr. Noel Clarke writes: "May I draw your at ention to your leader of May 16, and to the sent r nee in regard to the Eurasian community in Malacca ('the General inadvertently omits mention of Malacca here'). The report states: 'The Eurasian units
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    "THE IRON MASK."
    166 8 A Triumph of Adventure. Douglas Fairbanks, displaying extraordinary athletic prowess, is sure to attract crowded houses to his latest film, "The Iron Mask," which is to be screened at the 1 Alhambra from Sunday, j The United Artists Corporation a private showing to press critics _at Singapore
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    THE BANVARD CO.
    72 8 Local theatregoer? were treated to another of the Banvard Comedy Company's successes at the Victoria Theatre last night, when "Clowns in Clover* was produced. Cleverly presented, with effective costumes and scenery, the revue did not fail to win j the appreciation of the audience. Humour was in
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    21 8 From China by "Takada,'' due at Singapore to-morrow. From China and Japan by "Tamba Maru," due at Singapore to-morrow.
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    429 8 Mrs. A. Tenorio, the wife of the well-known boxer (Pelkey) with her daughter, is travelling to New York to join her husband. She left Singapore yesterday by the v Pres. Van Burren." Among the pas-er.gers proceeding to Europe by the P. and 0. "Kalyan," which sailed from Singapore this morning,
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    CANTONESE CAPTURE WAICHOW.
    95 8 Kwangsi Forces Fill; Swaiow 01 Reuter's Service. A Chinese reports that th< >r, m Waichow and the kv back toward slat** 2?» This is eoSSaed ft* Press- wire f,, gat the Can.oncv, J*** Waiehow and that advar attack the retell FENG AND fHI A N G War
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    AMERICAN MISSIONARIES TORTURED.
    72 8 Captured by Chinese Bandit, Reuter's Service. May lfi The American S-hwendencr *k. captured by brigands in nor*h was carried off ,o SzecC*Jjfr Truax. Both b s 1on t to th, sionary Alliance. n They were bound and tortured and fined in a cave, a ransom •<> u
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    GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
    451 8 S <i, May 5. I His Excellency and Li High Mass at the Shepherd at B a.m. Monday, May I His Excellency tended by Captain Corb a and .Mr. Cnick. As.D.C, and Mr. Church; I, i'.S pore at 5.15 p.m. on i the 5. V. S» Belle II"
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    TIN AND RUBBER.
    20 8 Latest Quotations. RUBBERLondr.n:—ll New York:---Singap< n TIN London:— 3 months, buyers t sellers £2 I Singapore:-*!" L5O.
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      337 8 If ROBINSON'S I 8 *V. FOR VALUE AND SERVICE. I JUST ARRIVED. I No. 988. I SILVER-PLATED ICE PAILS 1 WITH STRAINER AND TONGS. Price $18.50. I ROBINSON Co., Ltd. 1 (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) ffl RAFFLES PLACE, SIfSGAPOBE. fiESHZSHSHSHSHSES2SaSc3HSHScSESHSc3ZSZSHSHS^^ I I WISE HOME BUILDERS INSIST ON i CsfflMHHpE
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      145 8 PERFECT FITTING SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES OF PLEASING APPEARANCE AND IN DISTINCTIVE STYLES. SIGHT TESTING BT QUALIFIED OPTICIANS. MOTION SMITH AND SON LIMITED 15. Battery Road, Singapore. A Brilliant Investment. Invest your money in Jewels! While enjoying the use of them they will yet preserve their intrinsic valne. Our stock of
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    PRESSURE FROM GENEVA.
    1789 9 Reforms Entirely Unsuited to Malaya. STBMTS SETTLEMENTS ASSOCIATION. Further Consideration of Workmen's Compensation. a reneral meeting of the Straits TV annual k i to (Singapore) Association was jfTterday in the Exchange Room. M Williams presided over a large L. the following members of the associated with the
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    Premier Defends White Paper.
    349 9 MR. LLOYD GEORGE UNFAIR? Meeting of City of London Electors. Reuter's Service. British Official Wireless. London, May 16. Fashionably dressed women mingled with tophatted business and industrial magnates at a meeting of the City of London electors who were addressed by Mr. Baldwin. The Premier, at
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    SIR AUSTEN TO CONTINUE AS FOREIGN SECRETARY.
    38 9 [Reuters Service.] London, May 16. Sir Austen Chamberlain at Birmingham said that Mr. Baldwin had invited him to continue as Foreign Secretary in vhe new Parliament. He proposed to Jo so.
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    ELECTION RESULTS
    84 9 To Be Announced Later Than Usual. Reuter's Service. London, May 16. With the huge increase in the electorate, and millions more votes to count, it is expected that fewer election results will be announced on the polling-night and these later than in the past. Furthermore, as this is
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    FIXED BAYONETS IN LONDON.
    330 9 Princes at Granadier Guards' Parade. British Official Wireless. Rugby, May 16. The Duke of Connaught reviewed the Grenadier Guards this morning on Horse Guards Parade. All three battalions of the Grenadier Guards were present, the First Battalion having come from its quar ers at the Tower
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    WHOLE HOSPITAL GASSED.
    350 9 Many More Deaths. DEADLY FUMES OF BURNING X-RAY FILMS. Reuter's Service. Cleveland, May 16. It is now established there are 98 dead in the hospital disaster and 40 others are in a very critical state and have only a fighting chance of surviving. The doctors are still
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    FORMER SHANGHAI CONSUL FOUND DEAD.
    32 9 Reuter's Service. Suffered from Ill-Health. Melbourne, May 17. Ilenry English Fulford, ex-Consul-General of Shanghai has been found in his bedroom shot dead. He lately suffered from illhealth.
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    FROM CEYLON TO FIJI.
    66 9 Mr. A. M. Fletcher's New Job. Reuter's Service. London, May IG. Mr. Arihur Murchison Fletcher has been aj.pointed Governor of Fiji and High Commissioner of the Western Pacific Islands. [Mr. Fletcher was Colonial Secretary, Ceylon, si:i:e l!)2t>. He was born on Sept. 27. 1878, and is
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    THE KING'S RECOVERY.
    40 9 Thanksgiving Fund in India. Reuter's Service. '.Simla, May IC. The Vi?eroy has issued an Ail-India thanksgiving appeal to commemorate His Majesty's recovery, the proceeds to be utilised for alleviation or prevention of sickness and disease in India.
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    COTTON LOCK-OUT.
    25 9 Lord Derby to Intervene. British Official Wireless. Rugby, May 16. Lord Derby has been asked to intervene feb the threatened Lancashire cotton lockout.
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    BIG FIRE IN MALACCA.
    91 9 Three Shops Damaged. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 17. There was a bfg fire last night at 8 o'clock at Bungaraya. It started in the big shop of Mr. Hock Joo Bee, dealer in benzine and cigarettes, which was completely burnt. The fire spread to
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    To-day's Feature.
    7 9 MUSLIM AFFAIRS, on page 12.
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    Sports & Pastimes. Ho Ho Trophy.
    1949 10 Sports Pastimes. Ho Ho Trophy. FORTUNATE VICTORY FOR MALAYA. Another Record Attendance. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. (Special Report by Reynard.") The South China (Hong Kong) Chinese footballers are most unfortunate in not being able to take the Ho Ho Trophy back with them, or at least in not being given the chance
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    BUD WALLEY WINS BY KNOCK-OUT.
    81 10 Hits Alderman As He Likes. BOXING. Mr. Nai Kirn Lin sends by to-day's mail accounts of the fight at Blackfriars Ring on Sunday, April 21, between Bud Wallev Singapore, and Hertor Alderman, South Wales. Walley hit his opponent where lie liked and knocked him out
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    OLYMPIA BOUTS.
    79 10 Three Champions Beaten. Reuter's Service. London, May 16. To-day's boxing matches at Olympia resulted as follows: Johnny Cuthbert (Sheffield) beat Harry Corbett (Bethnal Green) on points over fifteen rounds. Corbett was holder of the British featherweight title. Teddy Baldock (Poplar) beat Kic Pattenden (Bethnal Green) on points ovei
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    DUNCAN BEATS HAGEN.
    324 10 Thrilling Match Won on Last Green. GOLF Reuter's Service. London, May 15. In the first round of the competition proper in the Thousand Guineas Tournament at Moortown Duncan beat Hagen by one hole. Hagen opened by winning the first two holes, Duncan fluffing his second shot at
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    LADIES' OPEN TITLE.
    112 10 An Anglo-American Final. Reuter's Service. London. May 16. The weather was fine and there was a large attendance at St. Andrew's to-day, when play was resumed in the Ladies' Open Championship. In the fifth round Miss D. Park beat Miss W T ilson at the 19th hole;
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    MURDERED PLANTER.
    132 10 The Late Mr. J. W. Fulcher. The body of the late Mr. J. W. Fulcher, who was brutally murdered at Rhio on Saturday, was brought yesterday from that port in a Dutch Government vessel for interment at the Bidadari Cemetery, Singapore. The funeral took place at 4.30 p.m.
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    BANKRUPTCY COURT.
    92 10 Echo of "Purple Patches'* Case. The following matters were placed on the Calendar for to-day's sitting of the Bankruptcy Court at which Mr. Justice Deane presided: Petitions for receiving orders against Lilly Lee Chin Kirn, Chop Kwang Hong and Aminah Hnte Mohamed Zaki. Applications to consider a composition:
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    COUNTY MATCHES.
    687 10 Freeman Takes 7 Wkts for 11 Runs. CRICKET. Reuter's Service. .London, May 10. The county matches commenced at Portsmouth and Leicester on Wednesday resulted as follows: DERBY BEAT HANTS. Hampshire:—llo (Mitchef 6 for 42) and 111. Derbyshire:—99 (Kennedy 9 for 46) and 123 for 6. Piayed at Portsmouth.
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    THE DAVIS CUP.
    46 10 Keen Struggle Between Italians and Irish. LAWN TENNIS. Reuter's Service. Dublin, May 16. In the Davis Cup second round, H. Demorpurgo (Italy) beat G. Ropers (Ireland) 8—«, 6—l, 5—7, 6—2 and G. Destefani (Italy) beat E. McGuire (Ireland) 6—4, 4—6, B—6, 4—6, B—6.
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    Monaco Eliminated.
    30 10 Reuter's Service. Budapest, May 17. In the Davis Cup Hungary eliminated Monaco by 3 matches to 2. The Bishop of Singapore will be in Kuala Lumpur for Whitsuntide.
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    Singapore Assizes.
    1486 10 ARMED ROBBERY IN THE HARBOUR. A Haiwaiian Miscreant. At the third Singapore Assizes yesterday, before the Chief Justice and a common jury, Tan Ah Swee and Koh Yee were arraigned, at the instance of the Marine Police, on a charge of armed robbery. The prisoners, who claimed to
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    Zeppelin Starts and Returns.
    102 10 TWO MOTORS BRO KEN Enormous Crowd Nw Dis appoin:ed. rk Reuter's Service. flight to America at 7*T h 1 a.m. New Yorlf vi The Graf Zeppelin, afternoon passed Barcelona v -Two SSrt^ Msv Eckener the commander 0 f Zeppehn decided to return after conferring with the^^P»
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    INTER-SCHOOL DRILL COMPETITION.
    243 10 I Shield V, on by Rangoon Road. w --VUU. A huge crowd of spectators on the Raffles School ground to witness the inter-school drill competition held the* yesterday afternoon. Eight schools mpeted, teams being selected from a ?inrk> class in each school instead of from the whole
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    Correspondence.
    80 11 -oHprs are invited to write to ua 0* a f public interest. It must be object, tP £he 4<Malaya Tribune" do e* derstooa 1« n£ |orse opinions expressed ntc essari.> Letters should be as ?«^£.3£ and preferably type48 iSn :iames may be used, but the t titten H addresses
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    “Love Your Neighbour!”
    359 11 ,T„ the Editor. "Malaya Tribune.") i had the pleasure of reading the Sir." 1 n 10 ur by your W Word to the Wise." The corre^P 0 j* t urfc very sound out for Ttiat things appearing to be sound ien proved to be just the contrary,
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    The Study of Chinese.
    697 11 (To the Editor. "Malaya Tribune.") j Sir,—Among the many interesting and helpful aitLies and i'ams cf news in the foflrtn issue of the "Eastern Courier," that ikh azalea to me most was the "'open letter" ti) the Straits-born Chinese by Mr. T. M. Chen. In it
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    Lavender Street Houses.
    69 11 A correspondent writes: "I wish to incruire through the medium of your valuable paper whether the Improvement Trust are prepared to sell the houses they are erecting at Lavender street, on payment of monthly instalments, to the public If so, what are the proceedings to be taken?"
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    Gaylang Playing Ground.
    58 11 "Gaylangite i n yesterday's issue, pleaded for a public playing ground for his district. He apparently did not know, and will be glad to learn, that as long a s three years ago it was decided to have such a playing pound, in Lorong 14, an d
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    HO HONG BANK.
    759 11 Twelfth Annual Meeting. fk Tl if twelfth annual general meeting of the Ho Hong Bank Ltd., was held at their registered office, 94, Market Street, Singapore, on Wednesday, presided over by Mr Lim Peng Mau. The others present were Messrs. Chee Swee Cheng, Tan Swee Hoe, See
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    BOY SCOUTS' ASSOCIATION.
    31 11 Orders for week ending May 19: To-day, May 17.— Elementary Signalling Class, Headquarters, 5.15 p.m. Advanced Ambulance Class, Headquarters, To-morrow, May 18.— Swimming Class, V.M.C.A. Pool, 3.30 p.m.
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      302 11 TO-NIGHT! FRIDAY, HAT 17. TO-NIGHT I NEW WORLD SHOW VARIED ATTRACTIONS. THE CITY OPERA TO-NIGHT, —Haron Bliss's Firat Production "HO PECK KI4NG or THE MYSTERIOUS BANDIT." An amazing and mysterious Chinese story with a wealth of actions and thrills to be shewn with new genuine Chinese Mandarin's costumes—Supported by special
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      128 11 Old' I Highland Whisky. I j Born 1820-Still Going Strong. OBTAINABLE FROM EVERY CLUB AND HOTEL I AND FROM ALL GOOD DEALERS IN MALAYA. I sole lonnvi I I JOHN: LITTLE CO., LTD. <j (Incorporated in England.) I SINGAPORE, PENANG, IPOH AND KUAIA LUMPUR, I /I 1 ifflß c As
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    MUSLIM AFFAIRS.
    1272 12 "Hajj," or the Muslim Pilgrimage. (By Our Muslim Correspondent.) A circular issued by the Mohammedan Advisory Board says that the Muslim feastday, commonly known locally as Hari Raya Haji," falls this year on Monday the 20th inst. 'Hajj," or the Pilgrimage to Mecca, is the fifth of the
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    EXCHANGES.
    74 12 British Official Wireless. London, May 16. Paris 124.15 New York 4.85 1/16 Brussels 34.935 Geneva 25.185 Amsterdam 12.06% Milan 92.65 Berlin 20.42 Stockholm 18.165 Copenhagen 18.205 Oslo 18.125 Vienna 34.54 Prague 163% Helsingfors 193 Madrid 34.03 Lisbon 108% Athens 375 Bucharest 818 Rio 5 57/64 Buenos Aires 47 5/16
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    35 12 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 equal to $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 156 equal to $100.
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      253 12 Amusements. U g jjj 5 The Plays we stage always contain some morals that bear on every-day life. B They are sure to interest you. jjj 3 TO-NIGHT t FRIDAY, HAY 17. TO-NIGHT! I DEANS UNION OPERA I WILL STAGE g "LAKSMANA HANG TUAH A Malay Hktorical Play with Real
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      173 12 PILES Apply TABIB M. L JOHARI, 100, Arab Street, Singapore. 'Phone 3644. Tel: "GRANDOTEL' GRAND HOTEL 281-A, VICTORIA STREET, Corner of Rochore Road, Singapore. Branch: INDIAN ROYAL HOTEL, 181, Queen Street, Singapore. Excellent meals can be supplied DAY OR NIGHT. Orders for meals will be executed for parties, and also
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      323 12 a I I I MOUTH I 5 I and m k I THROAT HEALTHY 1 I I VALDAI II I I On Sale at all Chemist* 0 0 Druggists. j( 5 M INSIST on the boxes bearing U j] Sole Agents: 1 THE SUCCESSORS OF MOINE I COMTE Co., Ltd.
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      66 12 LACEANiT EMBROIDERY Buy direct tt Wholes*!* Sbio" Prie 1 SILK and VOILS WtJiSA MmU LACE CUTTINGS Us ALBRIT LA CE Cft <fciUB\ US-111. HOL'NDSBntI CLOCKS AND WATCHES of very reliable quality io desigos and Brands are slocked BEPAiaS are executed under first, rate workmanship and guarantee A TBIAL will convince
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      122 12 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS. Programme of Drills up to and for week ending May 19. To-day, May 17. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, Ist Bn. Signal Section, I Lecture. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, S. V. F. A., Company Parade. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, S. R. A. (v) Signal Section, Section Parade. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, Brigade Signal
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    QUARANTINE CONFUSION IN THE F.M.S.
    487 13 Work Quadrupled. In our issue of June last, says "British Malaya" for April, we had occasion to criticise the inefficiency of the arrangements for quarantine notifications in the F.M.S., and the discrepancies between the various State notifications. The F.M.S. Government Gazette, of February 15, contains
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      545 13 i-i-iuuuHuc3citatitJi_iu- rjjj) MAZDA ELECTRIC LAMPS Manufactured by i the BRITISH THOHSON-HODSTON Co., Ltd.. ENGLAND. I ENSURE GOOD LIGHTING. j v I Sole Agents: I ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OP C I THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) j Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Teluk Anson and Penang. I JUST ARRIVED. I LATEST
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      330 13 Has Made Good Progress Ever Since. Little Girl In Ceylon Improved Almost Out of Recognition By Baby's Own Tablets. When little Rohine Subasinghe was 19 months old she was so backward and weakly that her parents and friends almost despaired. Then her uncle, Mr. Simon Perera, of 1 Stafford Gardens,
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      296 13 j "ARISTO" I MOTOR OILS Asphalt base crudes Refined by methods beyond reproach or criticism j I Insures freedom from carbon troubles I I Service and satisfaction 9 cj Tested carefully at every phase of manufacture I Oil s to meet every lubricating requirement. 1 I Sole Agents for Malaya
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      45 13 I 'POLYDOR" I i OR4MOPH(,NE Igf 1» "Table" model with teak wood case, •jj B"I| polished, double spring motor, and > T n» lea-scale soundbox. I I From $50.00 to $60.00. Cash or Instalment, j j Nang Heng Co., I > Tk«ne €958. 105, Selegie Road, Singapore.
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      526 14 PUBLIC NOTICES. FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. Wanted immediately three good Electric Arc Welders. Candidates should apply m writing to the Locomotive Superintendent, Central Workshops, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. TENDERS. Tenders are invited for the right to conduct Toddy-shop in the District of Johore Bahru for a period of six months i.e.
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      461 14 FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Land fronting Bedoh Road, area about 30,000 sq. ft. Close to sea. Apply to 455, Race Course Road. FOR SALE —One Overbeck's up to date Electric Rejuvenator at cost. Apply at 464, Serangoon Road. FOR SALE] —Singer Junior. 8 months old. Run only 6,000 miles. Cash. Apply
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      537 14 BANES. THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES: Penang 85, Beach Street. Malacca 131, Jonker Street. Muar No. 1, Jalan Sayang. Batu Pahat 109, Jalan Rahamat. Palembang 16, Dir. Hong Kong 13, Queen's Road, Central. Seremban 63, Birch Road. Batavia 47, Corner Lloyd Street. Shanghai 9,
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      1028 14 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on 2nd December, 1892.) Authorised capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,612,046 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E.C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. J. M.
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      356 15 STEAMER SAILINGS BRITISH INDIA AND ipCAR LINES in England.) AIL PASSENGER CARGO r SERVICES. LtflLiß AND ORIENTAL STEAM CSsATIOS CO.. LONDON AND Hi EAST MAIL SERVICE. Contract with His Majesty*! Governaient.) OUTWARDS from LONDON p or China Japan Dae Tonnage Singapore 1129 9,000 June 1 Court 9 June i 5
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      384 15 STEAMER SAILINGS HAMBURG-AMEIUKA UNIE •t«pftobiffi -i n «Sompanie* Incorporated in Germany.) OUTWARDS. HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, KOBE AND NORTH CHINA PORTS, t OLDENBURG if.„ 99 t SAARLAND ff*l 2 J m.s. HAVELLAND J™! J niA ERMLAND 25 S t m.s. LEVERKUSEN Ju ij t m.s. BURGENLAND J? *.a. PREUSSEN Ax J
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      836 15 STEAMER SAILINGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. LOCAL SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE. P ™hours) <dfrect Dr BB m| U 3o am "KEDAH" BELAWAN (vi Penang) Thursday 11.30 am. "KEDAH" A special Motor Bus for Brastagi connects -with s.s. Kedah at Belawan on Saturdays. Tickets for this bus can be purchased on board
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      660 15 STEAMER SAILINGS NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination Due Sai) Kamo Maru 8,000 M'seilles, London, A'werp ft R'dam May 23 24 j §Katon Maru 10,000 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp mm Rotterdam June 6 7 1 Atsuta Maru 8,000 M'seilles, London, A'werp ft R'dam June 20 21 I Kashima
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      266 16 »C3OL—JOBOE 1 I l innag I We have a Large Variety of Cooked Meats and Luncheon Sausage, which make a Wei- come Change for Tiffin: Cooked Pressed Brisket PORK j j TONGUE j CORNED SILVERSIDE I h TONGUE SAUSAGE I h BOLOGNA SAUSAGE I M WINDSOR SAUSAGE 1 FRANKFURTER SAUSAGE.
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      111 16 Hill A I Jueaas The Way < 3 15.5.A. Success in International Six Days Trial I SEVEN Entries and SEVEN GOLD MEDALS I Manufacturers Team Award 350 C. C. Class in competition 3 with Five Other Makes. I UZZELL on B.S.A. Twoport OJBLV. and Sidecar was Mpmh*, j BRITISH TEAM
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      141 16 OKASA? j This name has nothing to do with Japan. jjj OKASA is an invention of the great German jjj Specialist Dr. Med. Lahusen. OKASA is a first class specific for sexual !m neurasthenia, overstrained nerves, dissatisfaction, S depression and despondency. OKASA*S ingredients have been tested and highly awarded by
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