Malaya Tribune, 16 January 1931

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  • 29 1 The Malaya Tribune Vol XYIIL No. 13 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1931 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune Singapore: Friday. Jan. 16, 1931. MALAYA TRIBUNE. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1931.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 132 1 rjPTONTS EfeYLON TEA. YOi CANNOT BETTER THE BEST, r~~~~" AUSTIN CHRYSLER j j Consult us for your New Car. jj —jj j i II I II 11 J 1 i Q 7 H.P. > LIGHT SIX, j I Tourer 1,250. Saloon 1.395. Tourer 2,150. Sedan 2,550. 12 H.P. Tourer 2,650.
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    • 16 1 I "FLORODOR" 0 I >■ Washing V* Suitings. /v/ V A For Tropical Wear. HIGH STREET, Singapore.
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  • 92 2 (Our readers are invited to write to us on subjects of public interest. It must be understood that the "Malaya Tribune" does not necessarily endorse opinions expressed by correspondents. LETTERS SHOULD BE AS BRIEF AS POSSIBLE, preferably typewritten (double spacing), and on one side of the paper ont;t. Pen
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  • 305 2 (To the Editor, "Malaya Tribune Sir, —There seems to be a sort of marking time in the discussion of Council Reform, presumably because people are waiting to se? what is the result of the S. S. (S.) A.'s referendum of its members —concerning which, incidentally, there is a
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  • 1061 2 (To the Editor, 'Malaya Tribune.".' Sir,—The world is progressing with the *imes. Dintrent epochs witness different customs and habits. Persistent adherence to century-old observances and practices despite their unsuitability to the new era must be held responsible for the backwardness of a nation. The mere proud claim
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  • 621 2 (To the Editor, 'Malaya Tribune."') Sir,—After a perusal of the peLtion Irom the Bus Owners' Association to the Municipal Commissioners one cannot but feel sympathetic with the owners. One gathers that the motorbuses have been forbidden to ply as freely as the trolley-buses or omnibuses, though they are
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    • 495 2 \m r Jill I S By Belly Isto of 9 IX Soa p i 0 4\ Ml. r U. J rh!v ap ,o.^»o i« n d V* Tai< una free upon input, ha Mailer V g «j| I'hip p. (Malaya) Liariied, I aion V I EVANS' Antiseptic I Throat PASTILLES
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    • 20 2 /V enAmel badges/\ SIGN |OARL)S f BLOCKS. r NICKLI LABELS XT.C. Shukohsha, I 35, Bras Basah Road, Tel. 3481. jP|.
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    • 573 2 I NOTICE. I I Notice is hereby given that the Trade Mark here I depicted is the exclusive property of The E 1 Kompagni) of No. 3, Raffles Quay, Singapore, and thi- I I same i s U sed D y the said Company in respec t of jj I
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • 229 2 DO COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE? REMARKABLE ACCURACY OF INDIAN ASTROLOGER'S PREDICTIONS. Sends FREE Test Horoscopes. Hundreds who have tested the skill of Pundit Tabore," famous Indian psychic, are proclaiming him the modern wizard of Astrology. Dr. K. Katrak declares that "Scepticism melts as mist before the Sun when
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  • 2244 3 THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. SPENDING AN INTERESTING DAY. Trans-Ocean Service. (Special to the "Malaya Tribun*.") My Berlin "Guide, Philosopher and Friend" and I were comfortably sipping our tea in the hotel-lobby. "By the way," he said, "you are an animal lover aren't you?" I pleaded guilty to keeping
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    • 143 3 Here is your REMEDY URODONAL -the definite remedy for Rheumatism discovered I by the celebrated French Chemist, J L. Chatelain. is a I rroleaa efficient composition which entirely dissolves uric acid, d therefore removes the cause of all rheumatic troubles, lt is J prepared in the form of a granular
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    • 16 3 SHIRTS. TO CLEAR STOCKS 50 cents each or 10 for $3. SAINT-DIDIER ACCESSORIES, 7. PRINBEP STREET.
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    • 250 3 I STANDS FOR QUALITY. I TASTE IT/ I I Jl/ST TASTE IT/ r Here's a vivacious newcomer for your re- < S 11 frigerator and your table that familiar health-drink orange juice j S in a lively new role partnered with S grape fruit. From the moment you flick the
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  • 520 4 POSSIBLE RESULT OF TREATMENT. RESEARCH COUNCIL'S SUGGESTION. Does radium treatment sometimes stimulate the growth of cancer cells instead of retarding it? This question was discussed in a report issued recently by lhe Briitish Medical Research Council on the "Medical Uses of Radium," which summarises the reports
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  • 511 4 THEY ARE BRITISH SUBJECTS FIRST. Though many who knew him were not aware of the fact, one of the ambitions of the late Mr. Sarkies' life (says the "Straits Echo"), was to cement more firmly the relations between Chinese and English in Malaya, and it was his
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  • 766 4 MALACCA COMMENT ON K. L. DECISION. The r.eksha problem, says the "Malacca Guardian," is common to all Malayan towns and cities, and it comes up for consideration per.odically. It was revived last week at a meeting of the Sanitary Board of Kuala Lumpur, and this body, by
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  • 226 4 WOULD MR. HUBBACK HAVE "PRESERVED"IT? (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kemaman. Jan. 12. A big tusker which had been a menace to the residents of Ulu Kemaman for over three years was shot dead in a paddy field at Prio Rottan. between Bundi and Kuala Chenai. Mr. J. N.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 429 4 Pens that are WORKERS! I th t I X balanced, smooth-flowing and leakproof— X X giving writing-satisfaction that attests again Cj gj and again Eversharp's leadership in fountain ffi pen design. [n Not a shirker nor a faiterer among them. For. X H| B > I the beauty of their
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    • 25 4 For all defects of vision Consult M. EZEKIEL SONS. Optometrists and Opticians. Raffles Chambers. Raffles Place, Singapore. A. M. Ezekiel. 0.D.. (Phila.), F. 1.0. (Lond.).
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    • 319 4 I CURE YOUR COUGHS. [j] 59 111 There could be no greater friend in the Cj til Home than one with Guarantees. Famel the ft Cj IAMbL 3J HI mixture which protects the household against jj] «SyRUP 111 CVil after-effects of fever and stops cough? jg (jj I I and
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  • 1255 5 Malayan Stocks Shares. MINING. ***** BY FEASEB CO* EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, Jan. 16, 10 a.m. Year CLOSING QUO CATIONS. Is£ ue Ends. Buyers. Sellers. i/alue- T7. mbanK Tin Dec. 31 £1. 0.0 £1. 2.6 tttfl m H June 30 0.11.6 0.12.4^ 0.5.0 Ayer Hltam Tin KIU 0.13.9 n0
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 86 5 EsquiMtr Jna Cakes and High Class Dutch Cigars For CHINESE NEW YEAR. iay Bolu, Kuay Tart, Sa-Eagocn Pastel, Ager Ager. Kuay-lapi*. Tcdol Lapis Kuay Eei gKa Amb;cr, Kuay Bang Ka Mactega, etc., etc. 1« order Send Your Orders Early. a* 1 Charles I Cigar*. i Elegant. Lovely, Enara, j Exclusive
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    • 78 5 DISTRICT COURT SALE. W. D. NO. 31«9 OF 1930. IN THE CAUSE OF Sy ed AMU. Rahman Un Snaia Alkaff versus Tenant. Chua Gee Kai V? AUCTION SALE OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. OFFICfc t siting Comprising :-Iron safes, p tables. side tables. Canton blackwood cabinets. Iron marblC settees. iron
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    • 123 5 ML HASSAN ELECTRICAL AND WATER CONTRACTOR. 36-37, Bras Basah Road, SINGAPORE. If you are in need of electric Lights, fans, motors etc and water service, please write to the above address or Phone MIL MODERATE CHARGES. l¥prosy Diabetes, V.D., Consumption, Piles, Impotence Leucorrhoea, Women's Complaints, and numerous other Chronic Diseases
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    • 125 5 The People's Paper. THE "MALAYA TRIBUNE," of course! Malayas TopicalOrcak(NTPtC9«M« OTR6 FOR ONLY 5 CENTS DAILY. Its Circulation is continually increasing—that is clear proof of itf sustained Popularity. Be sure you get it regularly by becoming a Subscriber. The Subscription Form below may be used. Date, 1931 To The Manager,
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    • 246 6 jgEsasaspasasasasßsasEsgsHSHses^ 0000 oeoeoe oe'oe *****10 0 I B!"1 •IHiMm I Id-? a Where Everyone Goes jjj I" 16.151 To-night 9.15 J Positively Last Two Nights OF S Paramounrs Ace' of Music and MirthProvokers. iQueen High *j] From tte famous Stage Bucce3s X p3 With S I CHARLES RUGGLES, GINGER" ROGERS
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    • 311 6 Amusements. jjj NIGHTLY at 6.15 9.15. f I Matinees: Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m7| I A Cyclonic Success! I I "FREE and EASY" I I A Monsoon of Mirth! f I I A Hurricane of Hilarity! I BUSTER 1 KEATON I I f| IN METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER'S I I WHIRLWIND MUSICAL
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    • 170 6 ff/ 12 2^ I TQ.NIGHTSATu6.IS 9.15. I El Brendel Marjorie White I I Frank Richardson! IN MOVIETONE'S JOYOUS MUSICAL COMEDY I "The New Movietone I Follies Of 1930" i IT PACKED THE I 1 ALH AVI BRA. a The World Famous Song and Dance Stars in an jjj All-Talking Comedy
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  • 255 7 MINERS WAITING FOR NEXT MOVE. v i SC. TO SUPPORT ON '"conditions. Our Own Corre§po*4*utJ Ipoh, Jan. 15. circles, impatiently awaiting P e!-iU are keenly interested in two iienexi which are expected to bearing on the quota have an state ment sent to the v
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  • 56 7 12 C CLOCK NOON. JAN. 16. Buyers Sellers RSS SfßtJ to London nmmX spoi 13 Standard R.S.S. on Tender. January "JJ arch SS til* February v. April/June 14 l Xwk «f Markrt: Dull. latest Cable:-London Spot Sheet 4 3/16 d. per lb Nrw York: Sheet
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  • 134 7 GUTHRIE'S REPORT. Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., in their weekly report dated Jan. 15. state: certain imount of buying by manufacturers during ttM past week is reported from New ta consequence of which the market fen developed a firmer tone. Similar condimu have ruled here, and our
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  • 36 7 BARLOW'S REPORT. Messrs Barlow and Co., in their weekly r-pon dated Jan 15. state: The market has been steady and prices show t'onher slight improvement. Closing quotamn m ii follows:—Sundried $5.85: Mixed 55
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  • 114 7 GOVT. MAY NOT AGREE. Reuter's Service. Amsterdam, Jan. 16. Four members of the Dutch sugar committee are going to Paris to-night to confer with Mr. Chadbourne (Sponsor of the quota scheme), prior to his return to the United States, chiefly with regard to carrying out the
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  • 165 7 LYALL AND EVATT'S REPORT. Jan. 16, 11 a.m. There is no improved enquiry for shares this morning, following upon the slight decline in rubber and tin. but at lower levels buyers are keen and much more in evidence than was the case yesterday. Tins. Penawats are 50—51
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  • 280 7 Jan. 16. 11 a.m. RUBBER. London—4 3/16 d.. down l/16d. New York.— cents tG). down cent. Shares:-Steady. Allenbys $1-$l.lO. Ayer Moleks 85—95 cents, Ayer Panas 85—95 cen-s. Bassetts 60—65 cents. Brogas 55—60 cents. Bukit Jelotongs 27,-32*, cents. Bukit Katns 32«^—37% cents, Colinsburghs $I.lo—si.-s>. Connemaras $I—sl.lo, Glenealys
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  • 96 7 ALLEGED FATAL QUARREL OVER LOAN. A quarrel between two Tamils ol th e Jabour ing class, said to be over a loan, had fatal results tn a house at Bukit Panjang at about 8.30 o'clock lajst night. It appears that the deceased, who was unemployed, owed the alleged
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  • 200 7 (By arrangement with the "S.F.P.') London, Jan. 15, 5.25 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £113 7/16 (down 11/16). Forward £114 13/16 (down 9/16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices as follows: Spot
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  • 307 7 British Official Wireless. (By courtesy of H. and S. Bank.) SINGAPORE, JAN. I€. Sailing. -London 4 months' sight 2s. S%d., Jndon 3 months' sight 2s. 3 27/32 d London days' sight 2s. 3 25/32 d. London 30 days' sight 2s. 3%d., London demand 2s. rS/32i, London T.T. 2s.
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  • 140 7 SINGAPORE, JAN. IS. Rice. Siam A-l per Koyan $2,0 Rice, Siam 1 9g Rice. Siam 2 Rice. Siam 3 Rice. Siam $198 Rice. New 1 $190 Rice. New 2 J Rice. New 3 Rice, Saigon A-l Rice. Saigon 1 J 165 Rice. Saigon 2 Rice. Saigon $155 Rice, Rangoon
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  • 394 7 "SILVERMAPLE" COLLIDES WITH HULK. SHIP'S DEPARTURE DELAYED. Yesterday the "Silvermaple," while steaming her way in the outer roads, baund for Calcutta, collided with the hulk "Arratoon Apcar" in the Quarantine anchorage. The "Arratoon Apcar", belonging to the British India line, acts as a hulk in the Anchorage so
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  • 85 7 ONE KILLED AND FOUR HURT IN MEXICO. Reuter's Service. Mexico City, Jan. 15. There is at least one death and four people were injured in the earthquake shock, which started fires in two parts ol the city. The inhabitants became panic-stricken when the electric lights were
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  • 1070 7 AFFAIRS OF MR. CHOA ENG WAN. APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE REFUSED. Mr Justice Whitley delivered judgment this morning on the application by Mr. Choa Eng Wan for discharge from bankruptcy. The applicant was adjudicated a bankrupt on his own petition on May 2, 1928, and he submitted a
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  • 310 7 DEATH BY MISADVENTURE, The inquiry into the death of Inspector A. F. French, who was killed on Dec. 20 in a collision between his motor-cycle and a motor delivery van belonging to the Royal Bakery, wus concluded before the Coroner. Mr. V. Lissamer, and a jury
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
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    • 436 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS FOR SALE —3 sets of Hornby toy trains in good condition as new with spare rails and assorted points. Complete cost about $100. What offers? On view 26. Change Alley. TO LET —Houses Nos. 169. 193. 195. 199, 201. 203 207, 209, 211. 237, 239, 428. 464, 466,
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 236 7 MAILS CLOSE. TO-DAY, JAN. 16. Selat Pandjang. Bengkalis. Siak. Pakan Baroe and Pajakombo (Hong Thong) 3 p.m. Philippine Islands Silverguava) 3 p.m. *P Swettenham. Belawan. Penang. Colombo and New York (Silverash) 3 p.m. North. N-East and N-West Sumatra (Tmomboi 3 p.m. Penang <Lyee Moon> 3 P •Ceylon. Southern and Western
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  • 134 8 Births, Marriages And Deaths. DEATHS. ONG.—Mrs. Lim Swee Tin. nee Ong Gaik Heoh Neoh, mother of Messrs. Lim Kirn Poh, Kirn Yam, Kirn Beng and Kirn Kong, at 75, McNair Road. Singapore. Cortege will leave at 1 p.m. on Saturday, the 17th inst. for Tank Road Railway Station
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  • 821 8 Our Penang morning con tempo- ary has reopened discussion of a very delicate but increasingly urgent sub-ject-racial discrimination in Malaya. This discrimination is mainly official, and is most notably displayed in the preservation of the colour bar in respect of the Civil Service. The "Straits Echo" gave
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  • 167 8 Bishop Edwin F. Lee will preach at the Stiaits Chinese Methodist Kampong Kapor Road, on Sunday at 6 p.m. The third annual general meeting of the Arya Samaj, Singapore, will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at 42, Rowell Road. The items on the agenda are the usual ones
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  • 205 8 CAIRO POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT. Reuter's Service. Cairo. Jan. 15. The annual report of Russell Pasha, Chief of the Narcotics Section of the Police administration, states that while control of European drug factories has been considerably tightened up and direct import of "wh.te" drugs to Egypt from
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  • 124 8 CHINA'S PROTEST AGAINST LEAGUE REPORT. Reuter's Service. Geneva, Jan. 15. It is announced that Mr. Ekstrand, the Swedish Minister to Buenos Aires, who presid d over the League Commission on the opiu.n traffic in the Far East, has been selected to succeed Dame Rachel Crowdy as head
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  • 248 8 The Rev L. Proedstel principal of the Anglo-Chinese Ocliool Ipob, l» going on leave t, Xmerb- at tde end ol tbi. montb It is understood, says the "Malay Mail," that elephants are to be restored to the schedule of protected animals shortly. They were, with Fambhur deer, removed from the
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  • 20 8 TOPICS OF TO-DAY, on page 8. CORRESPONDENCE, on pages 2 and 11 RADIO IN MALAYA, on page 10.
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  • 44 8 LATEST QUOTATIONS. RUBBER. London:—4 3/16 d. New York:—B' 4 cents (G). Singapore:—l3»s-13 cents. TIN. Lrndcn:—Spot £113 os. Od. (down 30s. od.>; 3 months, buyers £114 7s. 6d. (down 275. 6d.), sellers £114 10s. Od. (down 30s. Od.) Singapore:— (225 tons sold).
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  • 663 8 (BY "LOOKER-ON Nothing like making our flesh creen expedient for persuading us to do th i dil which we are reluctant! Hi>ow A The "T.0.M." supports Mr. Hutt. phesying that tin will slump to about trn if the quota control scheme is not Well, if that happens,
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  • 54 8 From China and Japan by 'Tango Ifi Singapore to-morrow. From China and Manila by "Raid rison." due Singapore daylight on Mi From Europe, (London maib de.p; Dec. 25). ex B. I. "Rajula." which at Penang at 3.30 a.m. to-day. will train to-morrow morning. Correspond. < be ready for
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 231 8 j SILVER PAILS j ij No. 5534 A. I COMPLETE WITH STRAINER AND TONGS g I i I Price $18.50. S I AN IDEAL- WEDDING GIFT. I I ROBINSONS I FOR QUALITY AND SERVICE. jjj I SINGAPORE AMD KUALA LUMPUR. I SHSeLS2SES2S2S2SHSHSESESHS2S2S2S2S^ I SAXOPHONES FOR SALE (SECOND HAND.) S Ca
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    • 96 8 I NEW YEAR I I PRESENTS j 1 IN X I Jewellery audi I Silverware. 1 I PERFECT EXAMPLES OF I THE MODERN I JEWELLER'S ART. 1 1 30 YEARS' EXPERIENCE. 1 I U.S. De Silvaf I Bros., I Cl, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. 3 fQ 'Phone 4510. H SHS2S2SSS2S2S2SZSHSHS^SHSHSHSHS2SHSZSHSE 1
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
    • 150 8 TO-DAY'S RADIO. Tfcadio-Saigen «49 metres). 6.30 p.m., news and Annamite programme and gramophone records; 9 to 10 p.m.. concert by the orchestra. Manila (43.8 metres), from 5.30 p.m. Radio Society of Java, P M.I (50 2 metres), from 6.40 p.m. to 8.40. Sourabaya. 3 A.N. (50 metres). 6.40 p.m to
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  • 164 9 WIFE OFFERS VALUABLES TO SAVE HUSBAND. ARMOURED TRAIN TO FIGHT BURMA REBELS. CONFIDENT HOPES OF INDIA MINORITIES AGREEMENT. Reuter's Service. Tharravaddy (Burma), Jan. 15. A btud of 50 rebels armed with dahs (the ivVivt'S carried by hillmen) swooped down Zibyugcn railway
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  • 1231 9 GIVING TIIE MOSLEMS SECURITY. British Official Wireless. Rugby. Jan. 15. In view of the narrow margin of difference that remains on the minorities question as the result of yesterday's development, hopes are entertained in Indian Round-Table Conference circles that efforts to effect a settlement of ftis stubborn
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  • 230 9 Reuter's Service. London, Jan. 13. A meeting of the full committee of the RoundTable Conference, describe! by as a sort of second reading of the work of the Conference, was held to-day. The Maharajah of Bhopal rejoiced that the federation proposals which the Simon Report and the
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  • 133 9 COMPLAINT AGAIN»* A Calcutta, Jan. 15. Mr W L Travers (President of the European Association), in a letter to "The Statesman." endorses that journal's complaint that Mr. Gavin Jones, a British Indian delegate to the Round-Table Conference in London, had failed to represent British opinion in
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  • 491 9 RECORD OF UNMARRED FRIENDSHIP. VICTORY FOR REDS IN CHINA. Reuter's Service. Tientsin, Jan. 15. The Belgian Concession here was formally handed back to China this morning in the presence of Dr. C. T. Wang, the Chinese Foreign Minister, who in a spetch, referred to the Sino-Belgian
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  • 107 9 BRITAIN NOT TO COMPETE. Reuter's Service. London. Jan. 16. The Government has finally decided not to participate in any way in the 1931 Schneider trophy race. Thus the Trophy's defence, esti mated to cost £80.000. will devolve upon the Royal Aero Club or private enterprise and. as
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  • 101 9 PRISONERS PLACED ON TRIAL. Reuter's Service. Constantinople, Jan. 15. The authorities state that inquiry has shown a reactionary movement in Smyrna intended to overthrow the present democratic regime and supersede it by a theocratic one, based on Sheriat and the Khalifate. The court-martial of Menomen has also
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  • 223 9 SOUTH WALES COAL STRIKE ENDED. AGREEMENT AWAITING RATIFICATION. WORK TO BE RESUMED ON MONDAY. British Official Wireless. Reuter's Service. Rugby, Jan. 15. Negotiations for the settlement of the coalmining dispute in South Wales were continued by the Board of Tiade yesterday, and although agreement was not
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  • 133 9 London. Jan. 16 The South Wales coal settlement shows concessions on both sides. The miners agreed to the owners' insistence that wages disputes should be rtfeired. if necessary, to an independent chairman of the Joint Conciliation Board and the owners agreed to the miner's demand for extension
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  • 146 9 LOOKING FORWARD TO HIS VISIT. British Official Wireless. Rugby. Jan 15. The Prince of Wales, who leaves to-morrow for Paris on the first Mage of his journey to South America, spoke to Buenos Aires by wireless telephone from London this afternoon. The Prince spoke from
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  • 123 9 PROVISION FOR GIANT NEW LINERS. British Official Wireless. Rugby. Jan. 15. The Home Development Committee, for purposes of a Government grant-in-aid, has approved the estimate of £3.000,000 to be expended by the Southern Railway Company on the extension of the existing docks at Southampton. Details
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  • 46 9 CHINESE CREW THROW COFFINS OVERBOARD. Reuter's Service. Sydney, Jan 15 The mystery of the floating coffins is cleared up. The explanation is that the native crew of the Hong Kong steamer "Cabarita" jettisoned the empty coffins, fearing "hoodoo," after a series of accidents aboard.
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  • 51 10 Sports Pastimes. HOME MATCHES. Cup And League Games. ASSN. FOOTBALL. Reuter's Service. London, Jan. 15. To-day's English Cup and League matches resulted as follows: F. A. CUP REPLAY. Walsall 0, Blackburn R. 3. ENGLISH LEAGUE, DIV. 11l (Southern). Northampton 2, Watford 3. ENGLISH LEAGUE, DIV. in (Northern). Carlisle 3, Lincoln
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  • 528 10 Silver Rock Springs Surprise, THE TURF. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 15. The weather was fair and the going good for to-day's races at Penang. There was a moderate attendance. Results at a glance: Race 1.—Horses—Classes 4 and 5—Div. 2— (5 furlongs). 1 PANRILLA (Christie) 9.4. 2
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  • 44 10 SWIMMING. Members of the Chinese Students' Literary Association are reminded of the annual swimming competition to take place on Sunday at Tanjong Rhu. All those who wish to take part should turn up at the Association not later than 8.30 a.m. i
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  • 146 10 Ceylonese Tournament. CRICKET. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 14. An early start of the cricket season is indicated by the issue of the Perak State fixtures as follows: v. Combined Ceylon XI, Feb. 17 and 18; v. Non-Benders, Mar. 7 and 8; v. Penang at Penang at
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  • 81 10 WEIGHT-LIFTING. Entries for a Malayan championship meeting, which will be held in S ngapore during the Easter holidays, close on Mar. 31. All entrants should be duly registered members of B.A.W.L.A. Entrance fee $2 from each competitor. Particulars may be obtained from the hon. gen. secretary, HJ3X.U.,
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  • 270 10 Mr. Theok Chuan, hon. general secretary of the H.S.L.U., wiites: "With reference to Mr. Chua Tian Teck's official statement in the capacity of hon. secretary of the S.A.W.L.A. published In your paper yesterday, if this gentleman refers to the BAWX.A.'s letter to me dated July 14 last,
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  • 370 10 DATES PLAYERS. The match between the S.C.C. and the Welch Regt., originally arranged for to-morrow, hL3 been postponed until Jan. 3i and will o*' the final game of the season. The teams for the S.C.C v. Welch Physical Culturists match on the Padang to-morrow will be: S.C.C.: D.
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  • 55 10 4 aiauwaMwavat jb. VVWWM> The following will represent the Post Office Club against the Malaya Publishing House to-day, on the Y.M.C.A ground, Anson Road at 5 p.m.: Paul Ng Fook Chin; Swee Chiang, Meng Chan; Rashid, Salim, C. Alburquerque; Khai Chew, Madon, All Hitam, Mat Noor, Hong Wing.
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  • 708 10 SEVEN YEARS FOR STEALING FOWLS. DISCRETION BETTER PART OF VALOUR. At the Singapore Assizes yesterday, before Mr. Justice Whitley, a Chinese named Liow Kim Tee, was put on his trial on a charge of armed robbery at Rangoon Rostd on Dec. 19. The property alleged
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  • 35 10 Reuter's Service. L iVCUtC' 9 OC/ HtC.J Chicago. Jan. 16. Mr. F. Edson White, President of the Armour Company, was killed by a fall from a window of his home.
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  • 135 10 Mr. John R. McCool. of the Goodrich (SJ3.) Co., Singapore, has been transferred to Madras, and left Singapore yesterday by the "Haruna Maru." The funeral took place at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday afternoon, of Mr. S. Leigh-Hunt, a Government Monopolies officer who was killed in a crash between a motor-car and
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  • 79 10 KM J V/t The Sime Darby Sports Club held their annual general meeting on Tuesday when the following were elected offlcebea-ers for 1931: President, Mr. D. D. McDiarmid; hon. secretary, Mr. J. Solomon; hon. treasurer, Mr. C. A. Carey; committee, Messrs. A. Whyte, G. Boas, O.
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  • 29 10 Members of the young Chinese Recreation Party are reminded of the special general meeting to be held at the club premises (No. 1003, Serangoon) on Sunday at 11 a.m.
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  • 26 10 Members of the Persenangan Setia Club are reminded of the annual general meeting, which will be held at the Club's premises on Sunday at 2.30 p.m.
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  • 1248 10 INQUEST ON MR. FOX. WIFE UNABLE TO HIDE REVOLVER. The sequel to a tragedy that occurred on Dec. 30 was echoed in the Coroner's court this morning, when the Coroner, Mr. V. Lissamer, opened the inquiry into the death of Mr. A. H. Pox, a well-known
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  • 83 10 The Singapore Medical College Union Magazine for the 1930 Michaelmas term is an exceedingly well arranged number which reflects the greatest credit on those responsible for its production. The editorials provide highly interesting reading and comments made therein are marked for their sound common sense. Other matters
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  • 94 10 Members of the Gaylads Minstrels are reminded of their music practice to-night at the President's residence, 19, Lorong 13, Geylang, at 8 p.m. They are also requested to note that the last practice will be held on Tuesday next at Mr. Chua Eng Hock's residence, 12, Lorong 23, Geylang. at
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  • 91 10 The committee beg to acknowledge many thanks the receipt of the IktM subscriptions:— Previously acknowledged Straits Times Press Mrs. E. van B. van Helsdingen Per Mr. Lam Kee Cheok: Sze Hai Tong Bank Mr. H. R. Wilson Mr. Ng Sen Choy Mr. Tan Mr. Koh Whatt Seng
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  • Page 10 Miscellaneous
    • 1624 10 Radio In Malaya. EUROPE MALAYAN a BROADCASTING. STSt ip" J*» 1 16 on £ault fading- After two weekly*tiE by Mr. Sewell, Mi. Carter will enter the Visit The Wireless Club-Room. I alternate Wednesdays RECEPTION NOTES. READERS PRORU Ms The news I gave last week—the first announcement in Malayar—that work *as
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  • 81 11 •eaders are invited to write to us on <■ 0 f public interest. It must be underi the "Malaya Tribune" does not s: mdorse opinions expressed by corres- BETTERS SHOULD BE AS BRIEF 3' BLE, preferably typewritten (double aS and on one side of the paper only. spac may
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  • 450 11 Editor, "Malaya Tribune.") Rev J. J. Kingham, of South the course of his lecture on to Christ." made certain state"Inci: ;oq uire to "be strongly refuted. a ys "The story of the RamV M a remarkable illustration. one night they were .dering
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  • 153 11 'To the Editor. Malaya Tribune:") Sir—During the recent rainy weather, compounds of houses in Grange and Somerset Roads, and along both sides of Grange Road at the junction of Orchard Road, have been flooded by the slightest shower of rain. On examination it was found that the Municipality
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  • 189 11 SERVK E EXTENDED FROM NEXT MONTH. fcter a ron: next, the week-end itr -v egram en 'ice will be extended to Stats\. anaci:i Newf oundland and the United Ccnad Am rf:;i The rates, will be: Breton n Brunswic k. Nova Scotia, Cape cent* n a! Vj< k"
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  • 19 11 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India 0? M °ney Orders from India alB lbs for $100.
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  • 807 11 BUT METHODISTS GAIN MEMBERS. MALAYAN CONFERENCE IN SINGAPORE. At the fifth day's session (on Wednesday) of the Methodist Conference of Malaysia, held in Wesley Church, Singapore, Bishop Edwin P. Lee called upon the Conference Statistician to read his report. It was evident that the income of
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 105 11 THE MODERN PROPHYLAXIS BY "SEMORI" TABLETS. tendant dangers tne birtn rate and on the efficiently combating ther. thejmp™ OI rotec tive measures, all Its spreading by P ubl P^ lovrnen t of agents these factorsgender he protecting the s0 manifest The dangers of Syphilis oeus and threatening public E cries
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    • 87 11 New World Cabaret. DANCING EVERY NIGHT. ADMISSION 50 CENTS. rfl Sandemans 1 I S ESTABLISHED 1790. I PORT WINE I 1 SHERRY I s i a fALIo' PORT I OVER 100 YEARS REPUTATION |l I FOR QUALITY. Obtainable from all First Class Wine and Spirit Merchants and Stores throughout Malaya.
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    • 125 11 I BEFORE STOCK-TAKING I 1 SPECIAL I REDUCED PRICES SALE 1 LIBERAL DISCOUNTS I during the Month of January. RENE ULLMANN I I Watchmaker and Jeweller I Capitol Building. Stamford Road. 3 SINGAPORE. I j f GUITARS! 1 I (3 Specially made for J g fhe Tropics. 1 PRICES: lf
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  • 289 12 ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW. "Lex" writes as follows to the "Malay Mail". The wisdom or otherwise of the proposed Small Holders Bill has been well discussed by the Press and by a solicitor of great parts. I may as well give my own view of it. It must
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 187 12 BUKIT TIM AH j PORK j S Is unequalled for sweetness, quality jjj S and tenderness. All pigs are reared ffi g from stock specially imported from g S England; most of the feed is imported S from Home supplemented by grass g grown on our own farm; and fresh
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    • 412 12 FREE! FREEH. An Attractive Day Block Calendar for 1931 with every purchase of our Well-known "Apollo" Hair Cream. Commencing from December 8. (for a short period only)* A RARE OPPORTUNITY. DO NOT DELAY AND DO NOT FAIL. Only a limited quantity is offered. OBTAINABLE AT: Naina Mohamed Sons, SINGAPORE AND
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    • 572 12 THE WORLD OF "MAKE-BELIEVE' Childhood's Valley of Enchantment, wherein their developing imaginations have full play! And of all their games of M "let's pretend" they never tire of playing "mother." "Mother" jßfjh 1 —and always it is "mother" in her ideal rcle ol nurse and 'ffif&fr' comforter. For it is
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 180 12 OF EVENTS. TO-DAY, JAN. 16. High Tides.—8 a.m.. 10.15 p.m. Hockey: S.R.C. v. Riff-Rafls, S.R.C. Police Band. Katong Park. 5.15 p.m. TO-MORROW, JAN 17. High Tides.—8.55 a.m., 11 p.m. Meeting: Cycle and Carriage, 41. Orchard Road, 11.30 a.m. Penang Races. Rugby: S.C.C. "A" v. Islands, Pulau Brani; North v. South.
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  • 415 13 UNIVERSE RUNNING DOWN LIKE A CLOCK. London. (By Mail.) Mans future on this plane—which might extend for a million years—was In his own hands, and m ght probably be more brilliant than the past, declared Dean Inge in a talk on "Science and Religion" broadcast
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  • 421 13 SPARRING PARTNER TO CARNERA. Willie Muser, the ex-South African amateur middle-weight champion who has been boxing in Europe for several years and has now returned to South Africa, told "The Star" correspondent in Capetown his experiences with Camera. He probably knows at least as much as anyone
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  • 180 13 BOY SAVES GRANDMOTHER. Gloucester (By Mail.) The courage of a ten-years-old Gloucester boy Francis Hopking, who rescued his 72-years-old'grandmother, Mrs. Mary Ann Brazill, from a burning house became known. Francis was sitting with his mother and several young children in the front room of their
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 474 13 I Correct Time (rum your Electric Circuit I P tu in:• electric I outlet No f">-* h trou bJe o, Hi.-iding or regula- v.. line or cleaning. 1 ting- Beautiful designs from 51 j 'j pw ards. <3elecsm fH ELECTRIC CLOCK I for >upp?y. I Kra M.m>ehold Need. Engineers Department
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    • 265 13 "ALL SKIN AND GRIEF 99 —That's What People Say About Her. It's quite a tragedy. A woman who was once bright, vivacious, with an attractive figure— now always tired-looking, depressed, seems robbed of all physical energy. And even her friends call her 'thin and scraggy' behind her back. Don't give
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    • 98 13 B. S. A. MOTOR CYCLES. Acclaimed throughout the world for I their reliability arid dependability —they are speedy, comfortable and economical. Why not call and see the latest Models? CYCLE CARRIAGE COMPANY (1926) LIMITED, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. i I T~ —1 I M SHE gave her best
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  • 476 14 LYALL AND EVATTS REPORT. Messrs. Iiyall and Evatt (Singapore), in their fortnightly report dated Jan. 14, state: The rubber market has scarcely changed at all during the past two weeks, and there has been no news published during that period to affect the price of
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  • 530 14 Messrs. Fraser ar.d Co.. in their weekly report, dated Jan. 13. state: Tin has b?cn a declining market durihg week, being about £4 per ton down cn balance, and the demand for shares has fallen off considerably in sympathy with the lower price for the metal. There is
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  • 287 14 I Oil shares have developed pronounced weakness as the result of forced selling on New York and Continental account. Apart from the liquidation arising out of speculative difficulties, bears have been encouraged by the unfavourable trend of oil prices, the slack state of business, and the reference
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  • 461 14 SINGAPORE, JAN. ft. MEAT. Beef, steak (round) kati 50 Beef, stew or curry kati 45 Pork, lean kati 58 Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 50 Mutton Indian lb. 55 Mutton Australian lb. 55 Fowl kati 55 Hens (Locally reared) kati 65 Ducks each 80 Pigeons, domestic
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 675 14 Modern Rejuvenation Por thousands of years it has been the desire of all nations to maintain mans and woman's virility even far beyond the very advanced age as the expression of vital efficiency. The possibility of rejuvenating the JSSut body h£ now h entered the practical possibilities through the result
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    • 21 14 TAILORS. Master tailoring, expert cutters, prices low. Shirt making a speciality. Try and get convinced. KERALA TRADING CO., 130, SERANGOON ROAD.
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    • 259 14 Ms__J-s_s__?__*_3____i^ I THE ONLY GENUINE 1 SROSKOPFf TRADE MAUL s w TRAI>g v WATCHES, jg Guaranteed for Reliability Genuine Roskopf |> aten a and Accuracy. Watches so, d ov »r years I So" Malaya for the Past glinjr the owner" I Weill Montor, Ltd. 22 -£S« I A 2nd. HAND
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  • Page 14 Miscellaneous
    • 254 14 A TRIAL LIFE READING FREE TO READERS OF THIS PAPER. The well-known Astrologer Prof. Roxroy has once more decided to favour the people of this country with Free Test Readings of their lives. Prof. Roxroy's fame is so well-known in this country that he hardly needs an introduction from us.
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 487 15 STEAMER SAILINGS. v& 0 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR UNES. /incorporated in England.) HAIL PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. i < \R AND ORIENTAL STEAM r iTION CO., LONDON AND p jJr EAST MAIL SERVICE. model Contract with Hie Majesty* Government.) OCTWARD FROM LONDON. Fcr China and Japan. Dm Tannaga Singapore 19S1 9,100
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    • 627 15 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.H. LINE NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail S KATORI MARU 10,000 Jan. 29 30 9 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Feb. 12 13 YASUKUNI MARU 11,800 Feb. 25 26 HAKONE MARU 10,000 Mar. 11 12 SUWA MARU 10,700 Mar.
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    • 445 15 STEAMER SAILINGS. *g NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. IrlffiiiH (Incorporated in Germany.j The undernoted are the Company's Intended fixtures:— OUTWARDS. HAVEL for Hong Kong, Shanghai, Naha, Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka, Moji, Fusan, Chemulpo, Dairen Tsingtau. Jan 19 HOMEWARDS. TRIER for Genoa, Barcelona, Lisbon, Adam, R'dam, H'burg Bremen Jan. 19 SCHLESIEN for Genoa, Marseill R'dam,
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    • 259 15 INSURANCE. THE SOUTH I %Rm BRITISH INSURANCE N COMPANY. LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOCTR, Manager. Office: t, Finlayson Green. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LIMITED. (Incorporated tn the Strait* Settlement*.) HEAD OFFICE: SINGAPORE, tni Floor of No. S. Malacca
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    • 544 15 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under the Companie* AcU of 1862 to ti»9, on 2nd December. IfffJ Authorised Capital 0.000,00* Subscribed Capital IIJOO.OOt Paid-up Capital £1,060,000 Reserve Fund and Rest i1.C40.W1 HEAD OFFICE: IS, Grace Chare* Street London, E.C. I. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. J. M.
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    • 576 15 BANKS. THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: MEYER CHAMBERS, RAFFLES PLACE. BRANCHES: Penang 85, Beach Street. Malacca 131, Jonker Street. Muar No 1, Jalan Sayang. Batu Pahat 109, Jalan BahmaL Palembang 16, Illr. Hong Kong 13, Queen's Road, Central. Seremban 63, Birch Road. Batavia 90, Buiten Nieuwport Straat Shanghai
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    • 664 16 JUST UNPACKED! JUST UNPACKED!! Mechanical World Year Book 1931. An up-to-date handbook of reference for engineers. Many improvements. $0.90 The "Practical Engineer" Mechanical Pocket Book and Diary 1931. Observations and criticism which may help to make the book yet more helpful and realiable are invited cordially from those who use
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    • 411 16 THE PEOPLE'S PAPER. Independent and Progressive. All the News: Soundest Views. PUBLIC NOTICES. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership heretofore subsisting between Lim Teck Kirn, Quek Koh Chay. Lim Teck Locke. Yeo Buck Lim and Koh Boh Chua, carrying on business at No. 231, Rochore Road.
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    • 545 16 EDUCATIONAL. MERCANTILE INSTITUTE 16, 16-1, PRINSEP STREET. PREPARATORY SCHOOL. MORNING AND AFTERNOON CLASSES. Gives a specialised general education from Primary to Cambridge Senior other than commercial training. Every comfort, sports, recreation, etc. Staff consists of graduates, under-graduates and ex-government teachers. Accommodation for five additional classes from Primary to Standard V
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    • 319 16 EDUCATIONAL. ST. THOMAS' ENGLISH SCHOOL (For Boys and Girls.) 606, East Coast Road, opposite Police Station, Katong. Admits pupils from Primary to Senior Cambridge. Two sessions, morning and night classes. Students registered now. Apply—Principal. FOR YOUR EXAMINATION or FOR YOUR OWN PLEASURE the FAR EASTERN MUSIC SCHOOL will guide you
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    • 615 16 Kings wood English School. (Lorong 32, House 11, Geylang.) Five additional class rooms have bee instructed and students will now be adm. to all classes up to the Sixth in the n ing session, and up to Cambridge Junior the afternoon session. SCHOOL FEES: $2.50 Primary Classes, S3 op to
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    • 515 16 HAVE A LOOK AT THESE, THE DAYS OP MY LIFE an biography. By Sir H. Rider fc. (two volumes- ESCAPE, the Personal Barrett political prisoner who vai from Lipari, The Fascist Island." By Francesco Fa.. 53.1 l THE UNITED STATES WORLD. By Oscar Newfang TWELVE AGAINST THE GO. Story of
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