Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 July 1926

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 150. VOL. LXXXIV. MONDAY, sth JULY, 1926. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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      892 1 NIKKO Photographic Studio Every Possible Assistance and advice given to amateurs. No. 7, Northam Road, Penang. TEL 579. -J, v X.' I no more WHITE ANT” troubles THE MOTORiSTS SURE shield. 1 1 i I' a X. X The best motor policy is the a I V g MOTOR UNION.”
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      30 1 THE Eastern Optical Co., (PENANG) (MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS) 188, PENANG ROAD, PENANG. Eye tested Ly our Optometrist. Lenses ground to prescriptions. Fiames Mountings fitted properly. Office hours:B.3o a.m. to 6 p.m.
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    A LITTLE PENINSULA.
    1096 2 This is the slack time on the little peninsula. Giacinto and Girolamo, Owners of one boat, have only one pair of foreign visitors, who are young, on whom to practise persuasion, and Girolamo, who is absent-minded, has offered to sell them a seashell (e bella, sai I)
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      1628 2 TENDERS INVITED. NOTICES. EUROPE HOTEL. The Municipal Commissioners of I SUZANNE LENGLEN has retired I George Town. Penang, hereby invite from Wimbledon but positively appears BANGKOK, SIAM. 11 tenders for the following works n The Malayan Tiger” July issue a (1) Construction of one Elock of a far, far better
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      396 2 NOTICE. RE MINERVA” CARS, A rumour lias been spread that the reason for their cheapness in this country is that the Manufacturers of this world famous make, THE MINERVA MOTORS, Ltd. ANTWERP (founded 1897 and enlarging ever since, last in 1925 by addition of works for the manufacture of commercial
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      328 2 DAYLIGHT when the blinds are drawn. The whiteness of the Aladdin light is the whiteness of daylight. Not the harsh, garish whiteness of gas. Not the dingy yellow’ of electricity. Just a soft, silent light that is as steady, as unflickering as daylight and almost as cheap. It burns 94
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    PARIS FASHION NOTES.
    1089 3 (By A Woman Correspondent.) Paris, June 9Wo are in the height of the Paris season. Weddings, dances, dinner-parties, tea-parties, conceits, picture-exhibitions, and theatres, keep everyone busy. But it is the theatre which is claiming the greatest interest among public entertainments. And, there is much to see in
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      401 3 Wil 2 C? 1 tor S /< "TSt'Jw t y>~— K ->' '1 ?s®wO 1 /On ~<x 1 IP l\ <ei \iPlss r H WnM Illi .■—mini They know when it’s time The little one’s Ovaltine” is ready and they are <?^2' eagerly ready for it, too. They love its
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      21 3 PATZENfiOFER LAGER BEER Elephant and Cock Brand. H s HB Obtainable from all Dealers and I Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd., Penang.
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      133 3 ARE YOU- Taking Advantage OF OUR LOWER PRICES FOR THE j Columbia GRAFONOLA 5 Mahogany Table r x Grand Model 5 1 Now J I $lOO-00 x The new Grafonola at this Low x X Price is an Exceptional Bargain. .r x Get Your’s To-day g [ROBINSON PIANO Co., I
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    THE MINING DEADLOCK.
    1179 4 A REVOLUTIONARY DEMAND. The Only Way Out. To-morrow, at mhlnight, Mr Bald offer of a further subsidy to the miners expires and the Governmen quires the liberty to reconsider the whole problem of the mining writes Harold Cox m the Sunday Times” of May 30. Th a
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      381 4 S w m t\ w B I i fißUfew 1 j 3 V? JF&s S I <| I Your Search for the H F.J Perfect Gift ends here. hS£l Could you suggest a more delight- BrS ful present for your relatives or dearest friends than a liberal V Xml HE
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      194 4 First fevourite -1 amoiaĕ Scotch ~r| Whiskies for j mors than ISO years napier johnstones 111 A WHSSKY W CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. Ltd. LL g j| Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and I p 111 Federated Malay States. WALL’S SAUSAGES P° r k Sausages. x Oxford Sausages. In lb. 1
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL.
    1271 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL. The Hon. Mr. Wong Yick Tong is on a 'visit to Singapore. The Rev. Rro. James, Penang, is on a visit to Kuala Lumpur. Mr. C. R. Cooper has been appointed a member of the Board of Education, Johore. Mr. C. 11. G. Clarke has taken Tip his
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    PENANG GOLF CLUB.
    76 5 CAPTAIN’S PRIZE. The following were the results of yesterday’s contests Captain’s Priz 3 .(Presented by G. A. Carmichael Esq). K. W. H. Austin beat C. D. D. Hogan in the final by 8 and 7. Men’s Foursomes :Tn the semi-final Crabb-Watt and Byatt beat Ferrier and King
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    BOXING IN PENANG.
    174 5 SONG CHALLENGES TRONO FOR BANTAM TITLE. Last week we stated that Al Trono, bantam-weight champion of Malaya, would be willing to meet any challenger for his title. To-day we received a telegram from Mr. Tan Nee Ong, manager for Y. C. Song, stating that Song challenges Trono
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    EURASIANS.
    771 5 BY JAMES F. AUGUSTIN IN OUR OWN QUARTERLEY.” What is meant by the Eurasian Sccial Iroblcm? The answer is simply that Eurasian Society is ill and must be cured. By Society,” Ido not mean fashionable people* or the smart set that we read about in the newspapers. All men,
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    ESSEX SEA WALL
    933 5 Between green pastures and purple marshes that stretch from the Blackwater to the Thames esfuary there runs a low turf-covered dyke that is the Essex Sea Wall, says a correspondent of The Times.” In places a vide stretch of marsh separates the sea wall from the sea,
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      177 5 f Messrs. Robinson Co. Ltd. OF SINGAPORE HAVE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THAT THEY WILL BE HOLDING AN EXHIBITION OF THE Latest and Most Exclusive Creations IN Model Race Gowns and Millinery TOGETHER WITH A USEFUL ASSORTMENT OF Morning and Afternoon Washing Frocks AT THE E. 0. HOTEL ON JULY 3rd,
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    By the Way.
    1720 6 /JJFCIL Rhodes who, had he lived, would have been seventythree years of age to-day, was, like Rallies, the greatest empire builder of his day. He was not so protcund a master of statecraft; bat he lived in a more enlightened generation. Rhodes, who was consumptive was, as
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    PENANG WEDDING.
    360 6 Wills-Livingstone. GIRL GUIDES’ GUARD OF HONOUR. A guard of honour of Girl Guides was one of the pretty features of the very charming wedding on Saturday of two popular young people in Penang and the Pro vince, Mr. Daniel Wills and Miss Helen R. L. Livingstone. Mr. Wills
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    ST. XAVIER’S INSTITUTION.
    372 6 SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT. In honour of the patronal feast of the Very Rev. Bro. Paul. Visitor of the Christian Brothers’ Schools in the Far East, th** teachers and some of the pupils of St. Xavier’s Institution gave a very successful concert last evening. As usual there was a
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    NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
    109 6 DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The following was the report of the D rectors submitted at the annual general meeting on May 29. The net profit, after providing for the depreciation of the fleet and insurance, ships’ structural renair and pension fun is, amounts to Yen 2,858,886.49, inc’uding Yen 174,650
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    SUPREME COURT.
    98 6 The Hon’ble Mr. Justice A. V. Brown was occupied the whole of this morning with Chamber work. Ther 3 was a lis of 22 cases. Thia af ernoo i motions were taken. Alumixiu.v Dazzls” Numbers. Penang Police are taking active steps to prohibit the use of aluminium num
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    EXCHANGE.
    206 6 PENANG JULY 5, 1926. (By Courtesy Of The Chartered Bank.) Losdos Demand Ban k 2/3 11/16 4 months’sight Baiir 2/4 3/3 3 Credit 2/4 7/16 o o Documentary 2/4 15/32 Calcutta Damand Bank R»154 h 3 day’s sight Private 156 I Bombay Demand Bank 154 I d Madras Damand
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      THAT £2,000,000 GIFT.
      331 6 (To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”) Si r It is n>tvery commendable for any Englishman to ke p on drumming about the gift of the Native Rulers towards the cost the construction of the Singapore Naval Ba«e after the offer has been made ami accepted by
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      RASH DRIVING REMEDIES.
      229 6 [To the Editor of the Straits Times.”] S r,In regard to this vexed question of rash driving, which, as your corres pondent of yesterday writes, is certainly on the increase, surely it could be easily stopped if tackled in the right way. Personally, I have never se-»n
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    SHARE MARKET.
    521 6 BLAKE CO’S REPORT. The past week has proved quite the most active period the Singapore Share Market has enj iyed for some cons durable time. With tin centred roun 1 $l4O per picul an 1 the la es s>a istical figu ei pointing to an even belter price,
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    PRODUCE PRICES.
    222 6 PENANG, JULY 5, 1926. Benares Opium p $5,000.00 noto 2 loves 100.00 sellers Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Picking* 160.00 sellers Nutmegs 80s 100.00 nom. -110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1.00 50.00 nom Copra Sundried $12.074 sabs Rattaui Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shell» 13.00 Siam Rice No.
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      267 6 AN AGE OF NERVES. The Result of Present Conditions. Have you noticed how overstrung and nervous people have become nowadays A well-known physician says that half the patients who come to him are nervestarved. Restlessness, disturbed sleep and headaches ar e only a part of what the victims sufferthe worst
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      27 6 7IDE TABLES. To-Day. High Water. Low Water. 9.26 a.m. 2.32 a.m. 9.32 p.m. 4.4 p.m. To-Morrow. Id 13 a.m. 3.39 a m# 10.30 p.m. 4.56 p m
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      231 6 H P g CROSS-WORDS COMPETITION. Solution of Puzzle No. 72. We publish below the correct solution of the Pinang Gazette Cross-Words Puzzle No. 72, together with the names of successful competitors Ist., Prize Mr. M. Leong, Kuala Lumpur. 2nd., Prize Mr. B. Scott, Singapore. 3rd., Prize Mr. J. Matsuo. Taiping.
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    BRITAIN'S TASK.
    1085 7 COAL AND CQNCORD. The Salving cf Europe. Events abroad continue to drive home the lesson of the General Strike—that the steadiness of Great Britain is essential to the peace of the world. As long rs the coal stoppage lasts, there will be room for an impression in foreign
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    140 7 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Bingo Maru for Rangoon and Calcutta. Apoey for Singapore, Hongkong and Amoy. van der Hagen for Olehleh, Sabang, West Sumatra and Padang. Erinpura for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Rawang for Pargkalan Brandan and Langkat. Si’iawan for Tanjong Star, Snngei Opis. Kuala Bahra and Setul. Shirala for
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    PENANG MAILS.
    327 7 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). BT THAU. Federateu nlalay States, Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half-an-hour earlier than the Ordinary mail. Resumption of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) by the 7-30 p.m, train:Parit
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      603 7 Sunburn F?ed or Rough Skin, Eczema, and Rashes. When your skin is scorched by the burning sun, use Gcrmolene. You will be charmed by the sure, quick, soothing, and cooling influence. If your skin scorches quickly, you should never be without a supply of Germolene. One application will bring your
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      138 7 .w. Ji J.u—UM. lIIMMI .I. I I 1.J.11L. LII .1 o~_inn.l«_l .^X_HLL_UJU»—«.J—IIIJ. Let Your Amusement Centre Be Theatre Royal. Where there is the pick of the town’s enjoyment. A Technicolor Production From Monday, sth Till Wednesday, 7th July, Thomas Meighan in u Tongues of Flame in *7 Parts A Smashing
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    SIR STAMFORD RAFFLES.
    661 8 One hundred years ago to-day, on July 5, 1826, England lost a great empire builder by the premature death cf Sir StamfoTd Rafflr s, < n Us b rtbd;.y, at the age of I'. Raffles'who was J r>rr at se <ff Jarm-.ica, on July 5. 1781. entered
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    THE MOST POPULAR SPORTS.
    443 8 Recently in England, certain of the great northern daily newspapers held a Sports Ballot for the purpose of raising funds for 1 eeds University. The result created a general interest quite apart rom the object of the competition. Never before, probably, has the relative popularity of
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    PLAYING THE GAME.
    372 8 All true cricketers will applaud tbe official decision that in Test matches, amateurs and professionals are to use the same dressing room and are to enter the field by the same gate. It indicates an appreciation of the desire which has long been expressed by the cricketing
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    Royal Auction Bridge.
    1302 8  -  Instance of Progressive bidding. By z J. J. Brebner. I had an interesting experience of the nse of progressive bidding” the other day and I think I can best describe it by giving first my hand, and the various bids as they were mide. I held Spades—Jack
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    SINGAPORE PRICES.
    34 8 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE) S. R. Sheet 68 cts per pound per pl. &90.66. No. 1 Crepe 68 cts per pound per pl. $90.66. Quiet. t By Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Dennys L
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    TIN PRICES.
    159 8 The Straits Trading Co.. Ltd., gives the following prices, on July 2: London. Spot 273.10 s Down 7/6 3 mos.buying,, 273.10 s 5/3.. selling 273.12.6 5/Local. July 3: Singapore sold 125 tons at sl4o[ Penang buyers no sellers at $l4Ol. July 5: Singapore sold 100 tons at sl4o£
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    THE COAL DISPUTE.
    382 9 Owners’ Submit New Offer. HOW IT Wil l. AFFECT WAGES. GOVERNMENT STANDS BY COMMISSION’S REPORT. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, July 4. The owners’ new wage offer on an eighthours’ day basis will by to-morrow and Tues lav have been posted in all districts. The first announcements, published
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    FRENCH RAILWAY DISASTER.
    156 9 EXPRESS DERAILED. Paris, July 4. Twenty persons were killed and 60 injured as a result of the derailing of the Havre-Paris express between A chores und Poissy. The accident is believed to be due to a landslide following a storm. ESTIMATED CASUALTIES. Later. The casualties are now
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    ROOF COLLAPSES.
    59 9 MANY KILLED AND INJURED. Berlin, July 4. Thirteen were killed and 50 injured as a result of the collapse of the roof of a building in the village cf Wolfersdorf, near Berlin. The roof under which the crowd was taking shelter from a thunderstorm was struck by lightning,
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    AMERICAN FINANCIAL EXPFRTS.
    44 9 .Reuter. VISITING POLAND. Warsaw, July 4. An American mission of fourteen financial experts, headed by Mr. Kimmerer, on the invitation of the Polish Government, has arrived on a two months’ visit to study the public and private financial situation in Poland.Reuter.
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    SPANISH PLOT.
    106 9 New Penalties Instituted. ROM'NONES WAVILY FINED. Madrid, July 3. Following the recent discovery of the plot against King Alfonso, the Government has decided to institute, in addition to the ordinary legal penalties, a system of extraordinary fines on persons attempting to stir up trouble and to impede the
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    POLISH ZINC MINES.
    73 9 PURCHASED BY HARRIMANS Warsaw. July 4. The Ministers of Finance and Commerce and representatives of the Harriman interests have signed an agreement for the purchase of the Giesche Zinc mines in Polish Upper Silesia. The amount is reported to be $10,000,000. The Harriman group is furnishing an
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    AMATEUR ATHLETICS.
    168 9 GERMAN CREATES NEW HALF-MILE RECORD. Stamford Bridge. July 3. At the Amateur Athletic Championship c mtests. Doctor Peltzer, of Stettin, one of a team of twelve Germans, won (he half-mile- in the world’s record time of 1 min. 51 3/5 secs. Lowe, the Olympic Champion, was second. Singapore,
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    SINGAPORE YACHT CLUB.
    89 9 REGATTA RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, July 5. At the Yacht Club Regatta the sculling Championship over one mile was won by H. A. A. Howell, (holder) who beat J. H. Stone by lengths. Time 7 minutes 15 seconds. The Nutt-Beresford Cup for juniors was won
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    HOME GOLF.
    43 9 BOOMER’S SUCCESS IN £l,OOO JOURNEY. Singapore, July 5. The Glasgow Herald £l,OOO Golf Tournament was won by Aubrey Boomer, Paris, who beat L. Herrington, of Sheffield, by 7 and 5, wires the London sports c lent of the Singapore Free Press.
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    PENANG GOLF CLUB.
    47 9 The following tennis tie has been fixed for Wednesday, July 7: Family Pairs:Mr. and Mrs. Threlfall and Mr. and Mrs. Terrell. The s.s. Kudal” will leave Penang for Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui, Tavoy and Moulmein on Wednesday, 7ih instant, at 3 p.m.
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    FRENCH FINANCE.
    285 9 Formulation of New Programme. OFFICIAL EXPERTS’ REPORT. NO MENTION OF CAPITAL LEVY. Paris, July 4. There is no mention of a cipital levy or compulsory mobilisation of securities in the report of the official committee of experts appointed to formulate the financial programme. It recommends Parliament temporarily to
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    HENLEY REGATTA.
    192 9 BRILLIANT MEETING. London, July 3. Brilliant weather brought large* crowds of spectators to witness the Henley Regatta which was held on Wednesday, Thursday, Fiiday and Saturday of this week. The finals took place to-day. The Leander Club won the Grand Challenge Cup, beating Laly Margaret Club by lengths.
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    BOXING.
    60 9 WORLD’S LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. Chicago, July 4. In a contest for the world’s lightweight boxing championship, Sammy Mandell beat Rocky Kansas on points, the fight going the full distance of ten rounds without either fighter being knocked down. Mandell was seriously damaged but was decidedly superior throughout the contest which
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    HOME CRICKET.
    63 9 ,Reuter. NOTTS v AUSTRALIANS. London, July 3. In fine weather and witnessed by a crowd of 20,000, Carr won the toss and batted first, his team making 198 (Flint 79 not out). 4 Mailey secured 7 wickels for 110 runs. The Australians ha 1 made 202 for 2
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    WIMBLEDON FINALS.
    323 9 1 English Successes. MRS. GODFREE WINS SINGLES. London, Joly 3, Glorious weather agiin favoured the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament to-day. In the final of the Ladies’ Singles, Mrs. Godfree beat Senorita Alvarez, Spain, by 2 6, 4-6, 6-3. C’ochet and Brugnon beat Kinsey and Richards in the final of
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    MR. QUAH BENG KEE.
    274 9 HONOURED BY CHINESE MERCHANTS’ CLUB. In honour of the appointment of Mr. Quah Beng Kee, O. B. E as a member of the Legislative Council, a dinner was given in the Chinese Mrchants Club on Saturday night by members. I'he Town Band played selections during the
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    EX-SERVICES FLYING ASSOCIATION.
    189 9 PENANG PROGRESS. In connection with the formation of an exServices Flying Association at Singapore which has been honoured by Major-General Sir T. Fraser. K. 0. 8., G.0.C., Malaya, who has consented to be Patron, the following ex-members of the Flying services have signified their desire to associate
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    R. A. F. PAGEANT.
    365 10 Stunts At Hendon. 200 PLANES PERFORM. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, July 4. Some amazing flying was witnessed at the Royal Air Force Pageant at Hendon, yesterday, by the King and Queen, King Alfonso and Queen Ena, of Spain, and many other members of Royal Houses, Members
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    MR. ALAN COBHAM.
    93 10 LEAVES ATHENS. Athens, July 3. Mr. Alan Cobham has departed. IN BAGHDAD. Baghdad, July 4. Mr. Cobham has arrived here.RenterSLIGHT INDISPOSITION. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, July 3. Mr. Alan Cobham, who is on his flight to Australia and reached Athens in in two days from London, was
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    KITCHENER MEMORIAL
    225 10 NEAR SPOT WHERE HAMPSHIRE* 1 SUNK. London, June 3. A Tower erected to the memory of Lord Kitchener was unveiled, yesterday, by General Lord Horne on Marwick Head, Orkney, two miles from the spot where the warship, Hampshire, with Lord Kitchener aboard, was sunk on June 5, 1916.
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    CANADIAN CRISIS.
    82 10 Mr. Meighen’s Statement. APPEAL TO ELECTORATE. O:tawa, July 3. Mr. Meighen has made a statement to the following effect :The Government was defeated by a majority of one on the question of law, not of policy. Thi°, coupled with the consideration of th* 1 chaotic condition of public
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    MEXICAN FLOODS.
    69 10 SERIOUS SITUATION. Mexico City, July 3. Continued torrential rains are rendering the flood conditions in Mexico very serious. Despatches from Salvatierra describe the situation as desperate. It is reported that in th» 1 central plateau, known as the Granary of Mexico, crops are virtually ruined, the rdlwayis flooded
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    ABD-EL-KRIM.
    34 10 EXILED TO MADAGASCAR. Paris, July 3. Le Matin states that Abd-El-Krim and his near relations will be exiled to Madagascar where he will receive honourable treatment and be free from favour and severity.
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    SOLID HELIUM.
    33 10 DUTCH PROFESSOR’S SUCCESS. Amsterdam. July 3. The newspapers report that Professor Keesom, of Leyden University, succeeded in producing helium in solid form by means of powerful pumps in phenomenally low temperatures.
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    SUMATRA EARTHQUAKE.
    45 10 GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S FIGURES. Hague, July 4. The Governor-General of the Dutch Indies has telegraphed, reporting that 67 persons werekilled and 40 injured as a result of the earthquake on July 1. Only one European was involved. The damage is estimated at a million florins.
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    BOBBY JONES.
    45 10 RECEPTION IN AMERICA. New York, July 3. Bobby Jones had an enthusiastic reception at the Harbourside on his return f»om England after winning the British Open Golf Championship. The Mayor of the Corporation extended to Jones an official welcome to the City Hall.
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    STRIKE IN ANTWERP.
    20 10 DEMAND FOR INCREASED WAGESAntwerp. July 3. Dock workers here have declared a general strike for increased wages.
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    FOREIGN EXCHANGES.
    94 10 (Rugby Radio Service.) Saturday's foreign exchange rates were Paris, 180.12; New York, 4.86 f Brussels, 184.12; Geneva, 25.1.3Amsterdam, 12.11; Milan, L 391Berlin, 20.43 Stockholm, 18.14 Conen’ hagen, 18.35; Oslo. 22.15; Vienna 34.43 Prague, 164 j Helsingfors 1931 Madrid, 30.63 Lisbon, Rj’ o 7* Buenos Aires, 45j Bombay, Is.
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    EASTERN MINING SHARES.
    421 10 APPEAL BY COMPANY SUCCEEDS. The Singapore Court of Appeal has allowed the appeal by the Eastern Mining and Rubber Company against an order of Mr. Justice Deane on a summons in which they were refused an order that Tan Wan Liat, plaintiff in an action against the
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    TRAFFIC DANGERS.
    461 10 MENTALITY OF SINGAPORE BUS DRIVERS. In his report on the vehicle registration department of the Singapore Municipality for 1925, the Registrar, Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton, says Since July, no drivers have been licensed to drive h re cars or buses before passing an additional driving test by
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    1430 10 ORDERS OF THE DAYThe following are the Orders of the Day before the meeting of the Legis a five Council on Monday, Julj -2 1. Question by Mr. G. C. Clarke 'ln view of the long delay often occurring between the application to acquire Crown land (sections 2
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    GERMAN JOURNALIST’S SUICIDE.
    118 10 Guido Richter, a German, who had recently come, to Singapore from Java was found dead in his room on Thursday afternoon. The deceased shared house No. 95 1 Thomson Road with two other Europeans. At 2.45 p. m. on Thursday, it was found that he had locked
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    RUBBER ESTATE OPTION
    643 10 appeal court upholes DOCTOR’S CLAIM. The decision of the Singapore Court of Appeal in an appeal against a judgment of Mr. Justice Deane in favour of Qj, a C Weerakoon was announced by the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, the Court not allowing the appeal. In the
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    64 10 OBITUARY. SIR ADOLPH TUCK. London, July 3. The death is announced of Sir Adolph Tuck.Reuter. [Deceased was chairman and managing director of Raphael Tuck and Sons, Ltd., art publishers to their Majesties the King and Queen. He was extraordinary director of the Scottish Equitable Life Assurance Society and President of
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    THE SHARE LIST.
    316 11 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy <k Co't share list at 1 p.m. to-day Saturday. Tw-day. E Sharks. 1 3 M do oq 02 lie. c. t c. c. Rubber (Dollar). AlorGajah 3.00 3.15 3.10 3.25 cum A Molek 2.95 3.05 3.00 3.10 cum
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    UNITED TRADERS, LIMITED.
    94 11 The. following are our latest quotations Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. A. Gajahs $3 05 3.15 cum Balgownies 5.40 5.G0 Bedfords 1.22| 1.27| Cbangkats 10.00 10.25 [ndragiris 10.40 10.70 Kedahs 4.50 4.G0 M. Pindas 3.22| 3.27| Malakoffs 4.90 5.10 Sandycrofts 3.60 385 Tambalaks 1.52| 1.57 i Tins. B. Padangs
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    RUBBER OUTPUTS.
    26 11 The following are additional rubber outputs for June; lbs Harimau 7,278 Majedie (Johore) 15.000 Muar Itam 17.790 Permas 20,000 Sekong 23,500 Kuala Kangsar 52,383
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    TIN OUTPUTS.
    185 11 The combined output of tbe Bucket Dredge and S'.uicing Plant of Rawang Tin Limited, for month of June was 1,751 piculs. The output of Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd., for the month of June was 1,650 piculs, 369,800 cubic yards. The output of Kuala Lumpur Tin, No Liability, for
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    PATTANI TIN.
    1024 11 Figures of Sale Pari Property. CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT. Interesting figures regarding the sale of part of the property of Pattani Tin, Limited, were given by the chairman, Mr. D. A. M. Brown, at an extraordinary meeting of shareholders on Saturday. In addition to lhe chairman there were also present
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    KENNEDY & CO’S SHARE LIST.
    1257 11 KENNEDY CO’S SHARE LIST. NAMES. J I go Si rp RUBBER (Doi e g f 3 0 Allenby Rubber Oo 3 4t 3 45 Aior Oa'ah Rubber 3 10 3 25 cum Anmlgatnated Malay fatate» 5(0 5 10 Ayer Rltun Planting EvnJk.t- 24 .'Ol5 CO Ayer Rnnfrp Rubber gatzl 1
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      1093 11 New Advertisements. notices. rosnioN VACANT. SHAIK NOORDIN, TAILORS, 4, Northam Road, Penang. Wanted an Office Clerk, Tamil, for on y Hemstcbing Machine in ear v engagement, for Estate in South V n W, U liemrtttch ladtes dress, etc, Ke., h. Most have knowledge of Con- by lhe yarda neatly and
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    RUBBER COMPANIES.
    1108 12 Annual General Meeting. WINDSOR X F.M.S.) RUBBER. The sixteenth annual general meeting of the Windsor (h.M.S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held at 149. Leadenhall-street, E. 0., on May 11. Mr. E. L. Hamilton presided. The Chairman said: The report and accounts which we submit are for the year
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    UNITED PATANI.
    1469 12 The sixth annual general meeting of the United Patani (Malaya) Rubbe Estates, Ltd., was held on May 17 at Winchester House, Old Broad-street, E. C., Mr. E. L. Hamilton (the chairman of the company) presiding. The representative of the Secretaries (Messrs. Edward Boustead and Co.) read the notice
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    SUNGEI BATU.
    968 12 ceedings then terminated.—“Financial News/’ The thirteenth annual general meetins tt the Sungei Batu (ju.laja) i held on May 11, at 14J estates, Ltd., was h.ld > Leadennall-strect, EC-, ton. Chairman of the company, presiding. l’ne Secretary read the notice convening ihe meeting and the auditors' report The Chairman
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    NAI HOOT TIN LIMITED.
    45 12 We are requested to state that the Fir*' Rtatutcry General Meeting of the above r ompany convened for July 3 vas adjourned until Saturday, July 10, at 12 noon on acco nnt cf the rf quisite quorum ->ot being in attendance.
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    COMING EVENTS.
    106 12 .Inly 6Tpoh Gymkhana Chib Races. Blpob Gvmkhana Club Races. 10Ipoh Gymkhana Club Races. 10 New’ Moon. 10Cricket League Match. P.C.C. v. P.R.C. Esplanade. 2-15 D.m. 12 Ipob Gymkhana Club Races. 13 Penang Assizes. 13, 15.17 Princess Ja-Ju” Town Hall. 17 Cricket League Match, P.C.C. v. C.R.C., Esplanade, 2-15
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    MALAYA’S RUBBER EXPORTS.
    275 12 Statement of quantity and value of rubber exported during June, 1926. Exported Export during Declared Declared Destination during Total export similar period Value of Rub- Value for June 1926 dunn^the of previous Increase. Decrease, ber exported same period m m year in 1926 of 1925. tt 't.
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    RUBBER POSITION
    577 12 LONDON COMM EMT, Writing from London under date June 10, to the Straits Times, A.W.S. says:The past week has been exceptionally featureless, price hovering round Is. Bd., with future quotations at about the same figure. Stocks are over twenty thousand tons, the coal shortage is producing an increasing
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    LURKING PLACES OF HISTORY.
    1490 13 .by JOHN O’LONDON. In London, as in every old and great city, the human story hfes a way of lurking in small, unexpected places. A general idea is that London’s own story is best studied in the Abbey, in St. 1 aul s, in the Tower,
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    THE MAN AND THE MUSEUM.
    1101 14 ASHMOLEAN MEMORIES. An entertaining pamphlet on Elias Ashmole, by Mr. Arthur L. Humphreys, F.S.A., sent me to Oxford to see the Museum that bears the name of that early antiquary. How many times I have been in Oxford I cannot compute, but this was my
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    BIG IMMIGRATION MOVEMENT.
    203 14 Winnipeg, Man. Immigration this year, so far as quality and numbers is concerned, has been the most successful since the post-war period, according to Dr. W. J. Black, director of the colonization department of the Canadian National railways, who is in Winnipeg, to confer with western officials
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    MARKET PRICES.
    639 15 CHOWRABTA MARKET. Penang, July 5. 1926 1 cts Government Mutton— Mutton Indian per lb 55 Mutton Head, sheep or goat M each 1.00 Liver with heart A lung do 1.30 fripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mntton lb 55
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