Malaya Tribune, 21 April 1931

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    30 1 The Malaya Tribune vol. xvm. -No. 93 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1931 FIVE CENTS The Malaya Tribune Singapore: Tuesday, Apr. 21, 1931. Malaya Tribune SINGAPORE, TUESDAY APRIL 21, 193 L
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      233 1 LIPTON'S CEYLON TEA. T vU CANNOT BETTER THE BEST, 1^--^^^-- or 30MB—iQcao i i -^I—mm1 —mm ipcao Genuine ROSEOPF Watches j SPECIAL (gm. OFFER SURPLUS STOCK j REDUCED TO LESS j, j THAN COST. I If S jj If you cannot Obtain -7— 5 Supplies of these o I G(E3M)
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      32 1 :jrf~r'T-r: ./77; -^g. t i V 9 fl I 8 I IV I U KM 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 I EDGAR WALLACE'S famous novel and plav, "THE SQUEAKER" WITH Percy Marmont. PHONE 5261-5262.
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    Home Sports Review. HOME SPORTS REVIEW.
    2545 2 THE MAURICES OF CRICKET. Yorkshire's Bright Prospects. (Special to the 'Malaya Tribune.") London, March 26. It was an extraordinary coincidence which the last match of the MC.C. tour n South Africa produc d (writes P. G. H. Fender, the Surrey Captain*. The game may
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      178 2 V m 1 EASILY 1 QUICKLY I CARE of the Watch the stains disappear, fingernails Finallv rinBC the fin 6 ers in clear water and wipe away is so important yet mi the dead cut i c le. delightfully simple. A week- SECOND—Give the nails the ly Cutex manicure. and
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      174 2 r''THE LANCET'<2S ii 29> says: *S JJk thkouahout thi fieaUi Ĕ paU of the pal contauU g O his is convincing evidence that fresh milk contains almost no vitamin D. It follows that a food made from fresh milk contains almost no vitamin D BUT SUNSHINE GLAXO has added Ostelin
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    Literary Notes. A GREAT NOVELIST.
    1973 3 An Appreciation Of Arnold Bennett. (By S. D. Luther, 8.A.) By the recent death of Arnold Bennett England lost perhaps her greatest novelist since Thomas Hardy. The novels that he wrote in his prime are unsurpassed in coi.temporary fiction. But first and foremost he was
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      27 3 For all defect* of vision Consult M EZEKIEL SONS, optometrists and Opticians, taffies Chambers, Raffles Place, Singapore 4. M Exekiel, OD (Phils I. FI O (Lend I
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      255 3 jGK LONDON f DOCTOR SAYS: Wimpole Street, V%JL 3*3fi London, W.l.i 7 i7 was w/7/t interest that 1 made use °f the sam P les °J J Phosferine Health Salt. 77zt> beneficial results were M surprising, because the customary lowering effect of the ordinary JV*™ laxative appeared to be counteracted
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    MOTORING AND AVIATION.
    693 4 KUALA LUMPUR FLYING CLUB. REMARKABLE PROGRESS REPORTED. Details of excellent progress, achieved in but a few weeks, are contained in the report submitted tc the 85 members cf the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club at the annual general meeting recently. It will be remembered that the officers ol
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    "TEXACO THIRTEEN."
    187 4 The 1930 trophy of the "Ligue Internationale dcs Avii:.teurs" has been awarded to Capt. Frank M. Hawks, the Superintendent of the Texas Company's Aviation Division, for this spcctacuiar and outstanding flights during that year and further, Capt. Hawks is to be given the title of 'America's Outstanding Aviator
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    BRAINS SECOND TO PERSONALITY.
    632 4 MEN CIVIL SERVICE WANTS. WOMEN UNSUITABLE FOR COLONIES. London (By Mail). "I attach greater importance to personality than to the ability to pass high in examinations." said Sir Samuel Wilson. Permannent Under Secretary for the Colonies, giving evidence before the Royal Commission on the Civil Service
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      360 4 EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW This Easy Way To Increased Vitality. Are you enjoying life as you'd like to 9 Or do you feel lobbed cf all your energy? It's not much fun for the woman who feels depressed, "washed out," spiritless,—who seems to be getting thinner every day. Men turn
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      56 4 I STRENGTH UP ■BBBj YOUR SLEEVE (i 1 Everyone knows that x&t V I w stamma —strength in reuw fr serve^"'s as important as f muscular strength. I Jt Bovril not only develops T Jjjt the muscle and the frame; wZk it develops stamina by stor- n g U P
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      210 4 A SIP—A NIP mm another Carlsberg Obtainable in Bottles or on m mm Draught, i Jl5l] i Everywhere throughout the mr m X Straits Settlements and Malay I 1 States. 'J Call for it to-day. > Ny Carlsberg j j M Beers SOLE IMPORTERS THE E4ST ASIATIC COMPANY LIMITED. (INCORPORATED
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    MARKET PRICES.
    454 5 SINGAPORE. APRIL 17. MEAT. Bed steak vround) kati 48 Beef stew or curry kati 45 Pork, lean kati 58 Pork, lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 46 Mutton Indian lb. 65 Mutton Australian lb. 50 Fowl kati 50 Hens (Locally reared> kati 55 Ducts each 70 Piseons. domestic
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    32 5 The rate of issue of Money orders for India 4,1(1 Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 for $100. The ?J* payment of Money Orders from India r olon is Rs. 157 for $100.
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    Malayan Stocks & Shares.
    1558 5 Malayan Stocks Shares. MINING. 188 LED BY FRASER A CO., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BRORIRB. Singapore, April 21, 10 a.m. Issue Year CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Value. Ends. Buyers. Sellers. £1.0.0 Asam Kumbang Tin Dec. 31 £1. 0.0 IL 2.6 1.0.0 Austral Malay Dec. 31 0.19.0 L 1.0 0.5.0 Ayer Hitam Tin June
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      135 5 mm I NEW CHINA OPTICAL CO* (St. I«»h Street, Stnoooro. af annfartarlnf Opttebwu Mi Prescription Worm*. /T™de\(HC) Mark Gaarantee far beat flail t? fed moderate prloo. LEPROSY Diabetes, V.D., Consumption, Asthma, Piles, Impotency, Leucorrhoea, Women's Complaints, and numerous other Chronif Diseases are cured. CONSULT THE SPECIALISTS AT THE HIMALAYAN PHARMACY,
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      220 5 DIARY OF EVENTS. TO-DAY, APRIL 21. Hieri [Ide -12.35 p.m. League: R.A. v. S.C.C. (Div. I), m: Wearnes v. B.A.T. (Div. II), Chinese "B" v. Malays (R.D), TO-MORROW, APRIL 22. n, 2 h jldes.—005 a.m.. 1.14 p.m. c ,i League: Mansfields v. G.E.C. (Div. j y M.C.A.; Warders v. S.
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      289 6 I Housi' of I NTERNATION A L ATTRACTIONS. I 6.15 TO-1N1GHT 9.15 g IBOOK NOW-'PHONES 5261-5262. Do not mies this Great Thriller from the Pen of England's most popular Author 5 EDGAR WALLACE AN OUTSTANDING BRITISH PRODUCTION g THE SQUEAKER WITH g I PERCY MARMONT, TRIBLY CLARK I And Perfect
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      176 6 Amusements. 1 6.15 TO-NIGHT, LAST NIGHT 9.15 I CONTINUING ITS RECORD SMASHING RUN I Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's 8 I OUTSTANDINGLY SUCCESSFUL I PARISIAN COMEDY! I THOSE THREE FRENCH GIRLS jjj WITH g I FIFI D'ORSAY, CLIFF EDWARDS REGINALD I DENNY AND GEORGE GROSSMITH I 1 To-morrow, Wednesday: I I MORE THAN A
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      372 6 I 6.15 9.15 I TO-NIGHT I I CLIFF EDWARDS Pflfl IV I BESSIE LOVE UU U GUS SHY—in- I The Peppiest, Speediest M P 111 Q=: Funniest Musical Shou- 111 Vlf a Ever filmed jjj A Metro-Goldwyn--Mayer Success. To-morrow, Wednesday: I "The Lost Zeppelin" q] (Columbia Picture i. Ad all
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    ASSAULTED PROCESS SERVER.
    215 7 COURT LARGER MINDED THAN INDIVIDUAL. When a middle-aged Ttml woman app ared befoie Mr. Just'ce Sproule yesterday in an appeal against her conviction and sentence to lourteen days' imprisonment for assaulting a process s:rver, his lordship asked the D.PP(Mr. P. A. McElwaine) whether the pun shment was
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    K. L. MARRIAGE MUDDLE.
    142 7 APPLICATION FOR DIVORCE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpir. April 20. In the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Justice Mudie was engaged in hearing the petition of Mrs. Violet Blance Van Geyzel. who sought dissolution of her marriage with Mr. Clarence Lancelot Van Geyzel, of the
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    59 7 Singapore. April 21. Bayers Sellers R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot 9 9S, Standard R.S.S. on Tender, May Hn 9^ June 9 r S< July/September 9 7 10 October/December 10** 10».■ Tone of Market: —Easier. Latest Cable: —London Spot Sheet 2\ s d. per lb
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    SUEZ CANAL DUES.
    51 7 UNFOUNDED REPORTS OF REDUCTIONS. SHIPPING NEWS. Reuter. Washington. April, 21. The report that the Suez Canal Co. contemplates a reduction of canal dues is untrue The company maintains the attitude that the reduction is financially unfeasible at present The British Government has made no representations to the
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    LAUNCHES COLLIDE.
    94 7 ACCIDENT NEAR PIER. On Saturday evening a slight collision occurred between the launch "Max," belonging to the Straits Steamship Co., and another launch, the "United." near Johnston's Pier It appears that the "United" was proceeding towards the Teluk Ayer Market from Rammer and Co s pier and it
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    QUARTERMASTER MISSING.
    82 7 The master of the Pontianak who arrived yesterday reported that while his vessel was on its way to this port from Rhio. it was disco\ered that the quartermaster (a Malay) was missing. Immediately the master ordered the vessel to cruise round but there was no sign of the
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    WOMEN OUSTING MEN AT SEA.
    449 7 The Nippon Yusen Kaisha has engaged two hundred pretty Japanese girls, of ages ranging frcm twenty-five to thirty-five, to serve as barmaids, stewardesses and waitresses on its big passenger ships. They will begin their Ufe on the ocean wave as soon as they finish their
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    HARBOUR BOARD.
    104 7 SHIPS ALONGSIDE THE WHARVES. Singapore, April 21. Bast Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Penang Maru 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate t). Kedah 18; Javanese Prince 14; Hector 9; Ac hilles 7. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate S) Steel Scientist 30; Kanagawa Maru 37. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 4). Fionia 48.
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    Commercial News. PRICE OF RUBBER MUST GO LOWER.
    337 7 UNTIL IT AFFECTS OUTPUT. London. Apr 1 20. The papers agree that until the low price of rubber affects output there is every possiblity of a still lower level being reached. Existing stocks in England alone would meet the world's requirements for
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    298 7 ETLIN AND CO.'S REPORT April 21, 11 a.m. RUBBER. London.—2 15/16d., down H»d. New York.—6 cents (G). down cent. Shares:—Easier. Allenbys 90 cents—$1. Ayer Moleks 60—70 cents. Ayer Panas 70—80 cents. Bassetts 40—45 cents. Brogas 40—45 cents, Bukit Jelotongs 20—25 cents. Bukit Katils 22'..—27 1 cents. Colinsburghs
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    PRODUCE.
    137 7 Singapore, April 21. Rice, New 1 per Koyan $210 Rice, New 2 $187 Rice, New 3 $168 Rice, New 4 $153 Rice, Saigon A-l $163 Rice. Saigon 1 $155 Rice, Saigon 2 $143 Rice, Saigon 3 $122 Rice, Rangoon 1 $136 Rice, Rangoon 2 $130 Rice. Par Boiled No.
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    KAMASAN RUBBER CO.
    784 7 NEED FOR INTERNATIONAL CONTROL. The 21st annual general meeting of th? Kamasan Rubber Company. Ltd., was held a: the registered office of the company, 1, Embankmort, Kuala Lumpur, on April 11, „hj chairman. Mr. M. J. Kennaway. pressing. After the notice convening the meeting had been read
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    EXCHANGE RATES.
    310 7 (By courtesy of H. and S. Bank.) Singapore, April 21. Selling.—Loudon 4 months' sight 2s. 3 27/32 d London 3 months' sight 2s. 3 13/ ltd., London «0 days' tight 2s. 3 25/32 d. London SO la tight 2s. 3Sid.. London demand 3e 3 23/32 d.. London T.T.
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      775 7 lnnrmcj VICTORIA THEATRE I I f j FOR ONE CONCERT ONLY I I Victoria Memorial Hall l j Thursday, April 23. I Under the Patronage of g The Consul General for France Mods. P. A. BALLEREAU MAURICE 1 MARTENOT i i Will give a Concert demonstration of the most extraordinary
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      181 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or services, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained in the Tender Room. Municipal Offices: Tender. Date of Closing. Sale of 4.200 lbs. Scrap Brass, 500 lbs. Scrap Brass
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
    152 8 Births, Marriages And Deaths. DEATHS. CARAPIET. —At 8.45 a.m. this morning, at his residence No. 13-A, Balmoral Road. Singapore, Jacob Carapiet, in his 84th year. The cortege will leave his residence for the Armenian Church of St. Gregory to-morrow afternoon the 22nd inst. at 4 p.m. and thence
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    LOOKING BACK.
    754 8 "Those were the good old days." How often we hear that expression from those sufficiently full of years to recall times which seem like remote history to the younger generation! There is a deal of goodhumoured cynicism in the reception accorded to the reminiscences of the veteran, and
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    276 8 Mr. D. R. A. Hoblyn goes on leave by the "Hector," sailing to-morrow. Capt. C. H. Burns, of the Straits Steamfhip Co.. Ltd.. has been ordered Home on sick leave, and sails with Mrs. Burns by the "Hector" to-morrow. The Sultan of Johore has commissioned Herr Muthesius, a German architect,
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    LOCAL ARMENIANS BEREAVED.
    419 8 Death Of Mr. Jacob Carapiet. One of Singapore's oldest and most respected residents passed away at about nine o'clock thcte morning, in the person of Mr. Jacob Carapiet, of 13a, Balmoral Road. Mr. Carapiet, who was 84 years old. had been 111 for only four days. An
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    RUBBER BELOW 3d.
    81 8 JUMP IN STOCKS CAUSES WEAKNESS. Reuter. London. April 21. Rubber reached a new low record yesterday when it touched 2 7 sd. per lb. and closed at 2 15i16d. At oru time d fficulty was found in selling owing tc the scarcity of buyers. One of the
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    TIN AND RUBBER.
    46 8 LATEST QUOTATIONS. RUBBER. L' nd. ii:—2 T^d. N« Ycrk:—6 cents <G). Singaptrt:—9-9' s cents. TIN. I ndtn:—Spot £112 2s. 6d. (up ss. od>; 3 months, buyers £113 10s. Od. <up 2s Cd.»; fellers £113 12s. 6d. (up 2s. Gd.). S.n*ap<;e:—ss3.2s. (150 tons sold).
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    TOPICS OF TO-DAY.
    625 8 (BY "LOOKER-ON n m J Rubber at—but no! The guto— is too painful. u >1ect Another pointer to the proirr- i. cause—the "Malay Mail" say- ffi the government of this growing city will one day be conducted by a liberaihMunicipal Council instead of Sanitary Board as it
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    52 8 The "Pinang Gazette" and untitled a result of the conference betu t Price Officer and the Mwr.i I guS ricners (Messrs. G. W. Bryant r E«C and W D. Heme) the Chi uld v qpv? an asrurance that extreme nr(K I-ken in regard to the {..cu icn£ cf hawkers in
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      410 8 J j TOBRALCO I SO EASY TO WASH SO HARD TO WEAR OUT jg &J Tobralco makes the smartest little wash frocks. This season's fashionable designs, Pfovide Qj JJ for as many dainty changes as you pleate There are delightiul patterns for the children Q. too Tobralco is easily washed-no
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      55 8 I ZENITH, I 1 The Quality Watch. I I THE RIGHT TIME. I 1 ALL THE TIME. I FOR A LIFE TIME. j X Sole Agents for: rfl STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND P.M.S. X |U.S. De Silva I I Bros., I g JEWELLERS. S 61, HIGH STREET, X SINGAPORE. Gj 1
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      345 8 TO-DAY'S RADIO. From infcrmation available and reception experiences, a list is made, and amended daily of those stations most likely to be received :n Malaya on the loudspeaker Owing to the paucity of advance information from shortwave stations, accuracy in regard to wavelengths and times of transmission cannot be guaranteed,
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    Landslide Causes Railway Disaster. TERRIBLE SCENES AFTER TRAIN SMASH.
    254 9 PLUNGED INTO RAVINE. I ASS OF WRECKAGE IN THE MUD. •KST CRASH ON KOWLOON LINE. Reuter. Hong Kong, April 20. ire at least 30 dead and 20 to 30 injured as a result of the worst disasat has ever occurred on
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    WELCOME TO NEW VICEROY.
    301 9 PROTECTION OF INDIAN MINORITIES. British Official. Rugby, April 21. A par. from the pageantry which attended u.t departure of Lord Irwin and the arrival cf Hi successor to the Viceroyalty, Lord Will■ngdon events in India have been notable for the many striking indications of the esteem
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    SIGNING OF EXTRALITY TERMS.
    100 9 COMMONS TO SEE THEM FIRST. Reuter. London. April 21. i the House of Commons to-day. Mr. J. S. dlaw Milne (Con., Kidderminster) asked »h ther the British Minister in China had nat' inotruct ons to sign any agreement with China. Henderson replied that Sir Mi'es Lampwas
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    EARTH TREMORS IN U.S.
    92 9 WILDINGS SHAKEN AND DISHES RATTLED. Reuter. Buffalo <New York State), April 20. number of cities in the Eastern States shaken by a slight earthquake at 3 p.m. :av. Buildings trembled and dishes rattled ai pec pie rushed terror-str cken Jito streets. is believed that the shocks
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    SUNDAY CINEMA BILL DEBATE.
    715 9 "Sticking Advertisement On Cenotaph." Reuter. Rugby, April 20. Great public interest is being taken in the fate of ihe Sunday Performance Regulation BUI, which comes up for its Second Reading to-night. The Bill's object is to restore what was generally believed to be the position before
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    GOOD BRITISH TALKIE AT THE CAPITOL.
    149 9 Clever dialogue and good production make the British talkie, "The Squeaker," a big success. This adaptation of Edgar Wallace's story, directed by the author himself, proved very acceptable to large houses at the Capitol last nteht. Gordon Harker is outstanding as the Cockney owner
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    MINERS' DEPUTATION TO GOVT.
    68 9 British Official. Rugby, April 20. Mr. E. Shinwell (Mm s Secretary), to-dry met a joint deputation of the Miners' Federation and the M.ners' Members of Parliament, which la d proposals before him on the legislation elating to the minimum wage for the mining industry. I Mr.
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    MARTIAL LAW IN NANKING.
    249 9 Chinese Provinces To Be Re-named. v Shanghai, April 21. Martial law has been declared in Nanking because an attempt by Communists to start an uprising has been unearthed recently Mr. T. V. Soong, Minister of Finance, declared in an interview that the capital of the Central
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    DUSSELDORF "RIPPER" TRIAL.
    116 9 DUAL PERSONALITY OF ACCUSED? Reuter. Dusse'oorf, April 20. The verdict is exoecccd Hi mono\' in ihe prolonged trial, which has been notable for its gruesome and Jllthy details, of Petm Kuerten who confessed to the "Ripper" murders. The defence called a large number of witnesses, evidently in
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    KINGSFORD SMITH PICKING UP AIR MAIL.
    32 9 Reuter. Sydney. April 20. Air-Commander Kingsford Smith is taking the Southern Cross" to Koepang to pick up the air mail of the City of Cairo.' —Reuter.
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    ADMIRALTY CHANGES.
    107 9 British Official. Rugby. April 20 The Admiralty announce that Admiral Sii Henry Buller has been placed on the retired list at his own request. Vice-Admiral Sir Murray Anderson s to be Admiral, Re. iAdmiral Arthur Dalton to be V ce-Admira and placed on the retired list, Capt. Bernard
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    FIERCE FIRE IN K. L. SHOP.
    134 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 21. Early this morning a fire broke out in a sundry goods shop in Petaling Street, which gutted the shop. The origin of the fire has not been traced. The Fire Brigade found rubber stocks upstairs which
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    83 9 Mr. untitled Lang Fong. the well known Chinese actor, arrived in Hong Kong yesterday on his way to Canton, says a Sin Kuo Mm cable. Under the auspices of tne Pava L?har Methcdi. t Chi.ich. a Prayer Meet ng in Engl sh will be held at the home of Misses
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    TO-DAY'S FEATURES.
    35 9 HOME SPORTS REVIEW, en pare 2. lITERARY NOTES. < n pace 3. MOTORING AND AVIATION, en page 4. TOPICS OF TO-DAY. on page S. BERLIN LETTER, en pajre 12. MALACCA NEWS, on pare 14.
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    MALAYAN REMINISCENCES. RETIREMENT OF MR. J. WHITE.
    4573 9 RAILWAY'S BEGINNINGS RECALLED. WHO WAS OUR BEST GOVERNOR? Another o'd stager" is on the eve of departure from Malaya after over forty yean of service, both iv the F.M.S. and in the Colony. A Malaya Tribune" interviewer found Mr. John White, secretary of
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      290 9 I, J j| 1 I! I I f GOINNEfIT j 1 'f "VERY BOTTI.F. I i SOLE AGENTS: I GirrnME c (gb I Q (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.} B I "H.M. V"® j j Special Issues i 3 B. 3783 "Drink, drink: brother: drink 51 \jt "Life in the
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    Sports & Pastimes. SINGAPORE LEAGUE.
    187 10 Sports Pastimes. SINGAPORE LEAGUE. Chinese "A" Beat R.A.F. Reserves. ASSN. FOOTBALL. In the Reserve Division of the Singapore League at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday the Chinese "A" team had no difficulty in beating the R.A.F. Reserves. The teams were: Chinese "A": Cheok Wah; Ngin Djin, Loo Beng: Hor Khoon.
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    Home League Matches.
    50 10 Reuter. London. April 20. Postponed League matches, played to-day, resulted as follows: ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIV L Sheffield W. 3, Derby 2. ENGLISH LEAGUE —DIV. 11l (Southern). Crystal P. 3, Clapton O. L ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIV. 11l (Northern) Hull 5. Hartlepools 0. SCOTTISH LEAGUE—DIV. L St. Mirren 0, Morton o—Reuter.
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    K.L. Commercial League.
    45 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 20. The Kuala Lumpur Commercial League was won by the Chartered Bank who were undefeated this year with 17 points. It is the aecond year the Bank are winners. This evening they defeated Bousteads 3—1.
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    An Exciting Match.
    221 10 A Spectator" sends what he says is his first letter to a newspaper, and it is a decidedly interesting one. It relates to a match —a "friendly"!—between teams which he names •*A" and "B." It was full of thrills, with rough play the order. The referee was
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    S.C.C. Tournament.
    77 10 LAWN TENNIS. Ties in the S.C.C. tournament are as follows: TO-DAY'S TIES. Veterans' Doubles (semi-final): C. V. Miles and A. C. Potts v. W. C. Huggard and J. H. Pedlow. Championship Singles: N. A. Sedwick v. Roy Smith, D. H. Kit ;nman v. Dr. Hopkins. Championship Doubles: C.
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    S.R.C. Tournament.
    197 10 Results and ties in the S.R.C. tournament. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Championship Doubles: N. E. Ess and A. Marshall beat R. J. R. Stracey and O. N. Eber 6—3, 6—2. "A" Singles: G. O. G. Hoy v. C. A. Noms (postponed). "B" Singles: P. James beat C. C. Davis 6—1,
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    Bud Walley Wins. Y. C. Song v. Chua Lai.
    201 10 BOXING. London. April 20. Bud Walley beat Young Siki of Liverpool on Sunday at Kilburn over 15 rounds on points. The bout was fought chiefly at close quarters. Walley boxed well and the win was popular. There was little snap in
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    S.C.C. XI Beat Y.M.C.A.
    171 10 CRICKET. The S.C.C. XI which visited Anson Road on Saturday beat the V.M.C.A by 252 runs. Scores: S.C.C. XI: P. S. M Dew c Lyne b Hoole 41; G. S. Dunkley Neubronner b Harvey 86; J. E. Jeans c Meredith b Hoole 35; C. G. Windle
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    S.C.C.II Beat R.E. And R.A.II.
    160 10 The S.C.C. II won their match at P. Brani on Sunday by seven runs. Scores: SCC. it: A. S. Owen b Woodfine 5; H. J. Todd b Sargean; 11; J. T. Kemlo c Galby b Leslie 19; I. V. Evans c Jolly b Leslie 1:
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    DATES & PLAYERS.
    86 10 DATES PLAYERS. Association Football. S.C.C. team v. R.A. to-day in the Div. 1 game at the Stadium. E. Cherrington; J. L. Elmer, J. G. Glasgow; D. R. Harper, A. K. Reade, A. Donald; R. A. F. Brown, E. A. Joy, C. Kendall, N. Fyfe, A. F. Johnson. The following will
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    OBSCENE PICTURES.
    125 10 HEAVY PUNISHMENT OF OFFENDERS. A Chinese who was found in possession of a large quantity of obscene pictures was severely dealt with by the Second Magistrate (Mr. G. E. Clayton) yesterday. The accused, Llm Koon Leong, was charged with possession of obscene pictures. (2) advertising to sell obscene
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    55 10 An enjoyable social gathering was held by the Chinese Students' Literary Association on Saturday evening and was well attended by the members. The chief feature was the shooting competition, of which Mr. Wong Kok Ying was the winner, with Mr. Tan Beng Guan as runner-up. both receiving suitable prizes. Refreshments
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    29 10 Members of the Straits Chinese Amateur Dramatic Musical Society are reminded of the annual general meeting to be held to-morrow night at Mi. Kin. Seng's residence, 8 P«rak Road.
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    THE REVOLUTION FEVER.
    915 10 ULTIMATUM TO MADEIRA. THREE CRUISERS SENT TO HONDURAS. SURRENDER OF AZORI REBELS. Lisbon, a jq A special representative of the f Government, who is aboard the cru: D'Agama," has issued an ultimatum < in Madeira to submit. Otherwise be attacked by sea. land and air Washington J0
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    STRANGE FACTS ABOUT TWINS.
    749 11 MUST BE TREATED SEPARATELY. >n How many mothers greet the two babies instead of one with mixed only n homes where twins will al difficulties, but in those where e burden is of nc account. >ude to twins is partly due to the the? are d
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    BENZINE PRICES.
    80 11 ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO. (S.S.). LTD. Red Shell Motor Spirit ex pump and ,or ex 4 gall, drum per British Imperial gallon 0.74 Yellow Shell Motor Spirit per 4 gall, tin »3.1« Shell Aviation Spirit ex 4 gall, drum British Imperial gallon 0.90 STAXDAM OIL CO.. OF NEW YORK.
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    MOURNERS FIGHT AFTER FUNERAL.
    294 11 POLICE COURT SEQUEL. The fight that occurred at the 3rd mile, Upper Serangoon Road, between a large crowd of Tamils who were returning from a funeral, had a sequel before the Second Magistrate (Mr. G. E. Clayton) yesterday afternoon, when 27 Tamils were charged with participat
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    BOOKIES FOR BOMBAY.
    242 11 After passing two readings the Bill to amend the Bombay Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887, seems assured of going through, says an exchange. The direct effect of it will be to restore the bookmakers who were banished from Poona and Bombay in 1912, and the indirect effects
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    AN AIR WEDDING.
    55 11 For the first time in Japan an air wedding in real Japanese style has been solemnised above the Meiji Shrine in the-suburbs of Tokyo, says a recent message. This bridal couple boarded the 'plane at Tachikawa and circled over the Shrine compound, when the ceremony took place
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    THE STORY OF A WILL.
    1806 12 When All Germany Laughed. BERLIN LETTER. (Special to the "Malaya Tribune. Berlin has precious little to laugh about these days, what with the steady worsening of the economic crisis, falling wages, rising taxes, prices that obstinately refuse to sink, increasing unemployment, tightness of money, rising
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    TWO YEARS' R.I. FOR THEFT.
    53 12 For stealing a quantity of clcthing from a room n a Chinese hotel in Beach Road, a Eur as an named Rcm.o Paglar was sentenced yesterday by the District Judge to two years' rigorcus imprisonment. The prisoner had a bad record, five previous convictions being
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      293 12 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS. Programme of Drills up to and for week ending April 26. 1931: TO-DAY. APRIL 21. 5 p.m.—Malay Drill Hall, "F" < Malay> Coy.. Drill and Weapon Training. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall, "A" (MO.) Coy.. Gun Drill—Fire Orders. A.G.D. Part I Instructional. 30 Yards Range. 5.15 p.m.—Drill Hall. "C" (Scottish)
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    ASSN. FOOTBALL.
    1447 13 WINNING THROUGH TO WEMBLEY. Records Of English Cup Finalists. Sports Pastimes. Reuter Special. The climax of another season of English football vill be reached on Saturday when, at Wembley Stadium, the final of the oldest ana most historic football competition in the world —the Association Cup—will be played
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      532 13 BURGOYNE S jbnctrfMak! j 1 |ISS Extract of Malt with I I ##oYtf j[J PL Cod Liver Oil is of 1 I high vitamin content. C l^ 1 -I^s «Hr»^»: ,0' rs§ H j€i Medicai office feB§Bl 300 NORTH BRIDGE ROAD AUCTION SALE CHEONG KOON SENG CO. AUCTION SALE OF
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    MALACCA NEWS.
    576 14 MUNICIPAL MEETING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, April 18. A meeting of the Malacca Municipal Commissioners was held on Friday last in the Res.dent Councillor's Office. The following were present :—The Hon. Mr. C. H. G. Clarke (President). Messrs. W. F. Zehnder, Tan Chong Lek, Kirn Sw.. J.
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    GENERAL MEETING OF S.C.B.A.
    830 14 The annual general meeting cf the Straits Chinese British Assoc ation was held today at the premises of the High School Old Boys' Association. Mr. Loh Kirn Swi was in the chair and the others present were Messrs. Tan Soo Ghi, Chan Soo Kirn. Ho Eng
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    THE RURAL BOARD.
    398 14 The monthly meeting of the Malacca Rural Board was held at the Resident Councillor s Office on Tuesday last. The following were present The Hon. Mr. C. H. G Clarke (Chairman). Mr. B. S. Walton (C.L.R.). Mr. W. N. Gourlay (District Officer. Alor Gajaht. Mr. K. G.
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      629 15 STEAMER SAILINGS N.Y.K. LINE (Japan Mail) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp. Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Ball t HAKOZAKI MARU 10,400 Apr. 22 23 TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 May 6 7 HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 May 20 21 HARUNA MARU 10,500 June 3 4 8 KOTORI MARU 10,000 June 18
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      427 15 STEAMER SAILINGS. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. i IV (Incorporated tv Germany./ The undemoted are the Company's Intended fixtures:— OUTWARDS. TRIER for Manila, Hong Kong, S'hai Taku, Dalny and Tsingtau April 25 MAIN for Yokohama, Kobe, Moji and Vladivostock May 4 HOMEWARDS. 9 PFALZ for Rotterdam, Hamburg and Bremen May 3 PRANKEN for
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      254 15 INSURANCE. THE SOUTH WfflSS BRITISH INSURANCE CO MP ANT, LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT AND MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MAROOUOUTBL M*naffirr Otsee: I. Flalaysoa Greea. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Strait* Settlement*.) HEAD OFFICE: SINGAPORE. 2nd Floor of No. 3, Malacca
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      536 15 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK Or INDIA, LIMITED. (MeeUter* is London, eeder the CeaapsaSM AeU lit 2 to lttt. OU 2nd Dwmwr 1292 Authorised Capital fI.OOC.OOt Subscribed Capital Cl.tO0.0O» Paid-up Capital ci.060.00* Reserve Fund and Rest £1.666.845 BEAD OFFICE: 18. Grme. Char*. str~% London. EX. 8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M.
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      539 15 BANKS. The Ho Hong Bank, Limited. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. Safe Deposit Service. SAFE DEPOSIT facilities for the safe keeping of jewellery, bonds, title-deeds and other valuable property will soon be available at ths new Head Office building in Raffles Place. For the information of intending depositor* the following is a
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      503 16 ALICOI lALJCO Asia Life Insurance Company. Under American Charter. (£2o.ooo—deposited with the Brard of Trade in London.) We offer you the most liberal policy ever issued in the Orient. If your Finances are affected by the present slump—take an ALICO policy to-day and keep the slump out of your HOME.
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      269 16 FOR SALE. LADIES DRESSES, at cheaper prices than obtainable elsewhere. Apply 250, Orchard Road. RADIO CHART of Short-Wave Transmissions. Printed on white card with eyelets for hanging over your receiver. Ten cents per copy. Outstations 15 cents. Send cash wltb order to Manager. "Malaya Tribune." WHAT OFFERS. —One lot pen
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      575 16 PUBLIC NOTICESNOTICE. Our patrons are requested to kindly call at our premises to remove their clothes within the next week, as Mr. Kanzaki intends to sail for Japan by then. (Sd.) Y. KANZAKI. Dry Cleaning and Dyeing, No. 162, Middle Road, Singapore. Dated April 18, 1931. NOTICE. The Creditors of
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      535 16 "Tribune" Small Ads. Bring Results Because They Reach the Permanent Popula ion. SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED—A Junior Typist girl, pay $30 p.m. Apply Box No. 331, c/o Malaya Tribune. CANVASSERS WANTED—SaIary $25 to $30. Any nation. Only influencial ladies between 20 and 30 need apply to the Lady Physician, 135, Serangoon
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