Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 July 1929

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 170. VOL. LXXXVII. FRIDAY 26th JULY, 1929. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      349 1 H. TOKISATSU STUDIO, ivith up-to-date Photo* graphy by electric light, ’Phone 772, 68, 70, Bishop Street. PENANG. -M 1 11 104 ,fc 4«**«******«****»»*«*««« »•«««44 4» ♦♦♦< $1450 I I! H INSURANCE COMPANY. I.IMITKD w SCSB I II MBfi© II INSURANCE H i I? The N®w OKevrolct I H 4 MOTOR,
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      16 1 I T. NAGATA BROTHERS. DEMISTS. Pead Cffice next to the Dispensary. Franch Cilice 52, Leith Street
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    542 2 AUTUMN MEETING. 1929. Under 8. R. A. Rules of Racing. f First Race. Ist Day, Saturday, 27th July, 1929. (9 Races) 2-15 p.m. 2nd Day, Tuesday, 30th July, 1929. (8 Races) 2-30 p.m. 3rd Day, Thursday, Ist Aug., 1929. (8 Races) 2-30 p.m. 4th Day, Saturday, 3rd
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      1156 2 POSITIONS WANTED. The Nellmay Rubber Company Limited. By an Indian as clerk or conductor (Incorporated in Penang aged 30 well up in all Rubber Estate works. Excellent testimonials, 15 years T OTI( E OF MEETING, experience, open for immediate engage- ment. Please reply to Box No. 211 c/ NOTICE is
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      456 2 Penang Lawn Tennis Association MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tournament. AU perzonz claiming refund of Ratez A tournament will be held under lhe in e3peot of houBeß Tacant dori th e auepicez of tbe Penang L.wn Tennlz As- half year enrti jq j, j 192 9, are soctalion open to all member» of
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      605 2 J Sig6t. J 1 I j Your eyesight is your most valuable possession and it p therefore deserves every attention and care. Do not run the risk of causing irreparable damage by wearing glasses of uncertain I I origin or strength. You can S' safely let us attend to all
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    Descriptive Phrases In College Slang.
    575 3 Toughies And Softies Latest Collection From An American University. THE “toughie” is the halfback who carries the ball over the goal line with a minute to play, the man to lean on when the riot call is turned in. The “softie” does not care for
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      269 3 The MAN •h* know* the climate knew* th* aeed for Calvert’s *o*cmbouc Medical Soap BWiwpiu- *oap always aad quality. ky fecal deafer* .and bazaar*. ■ee that oar nene and trade mark T*/* 011 m y» hrferior ■afeat feme are cm* etime* offered. R C Cafent C*u, Maachestar, England. Maches vu*
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      121 3 I PER $20.00 MONTH. Will Purchase S A PobJnson 'BEM' Fully r* I Tropical Guaranteed Construction JOSBgaTsi I Piano. Liberal Allowance for your Present Instrument as part payment. I Think it over then Call or Write for particulars. E 1 11 I*l r 11 i Frost's Patent fl POSITIVE Water
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    Raffles College And Higher Education.
    741 4 Intended For Children Of Wealthy Only. Conditions Of Residence Case In Which Penang Parents Forfeited $lOOO. AN appeal for more funds fo.(he Raffles College at Singapore has gone forth but it is one, the Pinang. Gazette feels, that will meet with little support, Raffles College,
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      63 4 I J i i t I Jli know! .8 ixll I «aai I z I I j I (V I x 1 know what it was I wanted to send fort a tin fix of that new sterilised milk N (V Everybody tells me it is so good. I’ll Mod
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      196 4 You Are Sure of a Square Deal WHEN you trade-in your used car to a General Motors dealer, you are sure of getting a square deal. Competitive dealers may be j offering you more for your used ear, but consider the following? facts before coming? to a decision. 1 our
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      81 5 ■■"">■ I'TJLTE-" i X WHITE A VATS GREAT ANNUAL SIR iff W i HI IhHllMiEgHßfc i m M BT b Commencing MONDAY, JULY 29™ AND THROUGHOUT AUGUST BARGAINS EVERY DAY' E l Fx] SALE TIME RH j I in every I IS c hance I I I Section OPPORTUNITY TIME*
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    Penang Turf Club Autumn Races.
    1924 6 To-morrow’s Programme. Average Field of Fourteen Runners. “Tic-Tac’s.” Selections. THE stage has been set for] the Penang Turf Club, Autumn Meeting which will begin to-morrow and will be continued on Tuesday, July 30, Thursday August 1, Saturday August 3, and Monday August 5. All arrangements
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    POPE LEAVES THE VATICAN.
    98 6 Reuter. FIRST PONTIFF TO BREAK 1870 TRADITION. Vatican City, July 26. Acclaimed by hundreds of thousands of people the Pope this evening issued from the Vatican into St. Peter’s Square thus ending the tradition that pontiffs must be prisoners in their palaces which has lasted since
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    MINERS’ FEDERATION CONFERENCE.
    107 6 —Thwter. IMMEDIATE REPEAL OF EIGHT HOURS ACT. London, July 25. The annual conference of the Miners’ Federation at Blackpool unanimously resolved to press for the immediate repeal of the Eight Hours Act and also favoured steps being taken to secure a higher standard of living for miners,
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    REPARATIONS CONFERENCE.
    39 6 —Afrtder. THE HAGUE AS PROBABLE VENUE. Paris, July 26. It is semi-officially stated that all powers concerned, except Belgium .have agreed to The Hague as the venue for the Reparations Conference. Belgium’ accept- ance is being solicited.-
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    A CHURCH PROBLEM SOLVED.
    73 6 —British Ufited Phu. “THE EMPTY FRONT PEWS” New York, July 25. The Rev. Allen Eddy, Congregational minister in Decatur, Illinois, like most other ministers wants to see his front pews well filled. Unlike most other ministers he has solved the problem of getting them filled. When
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    JOHAN MINE DISASTER.
    385 6 ,—T.O.M. VISITOR’S IMPRESSIONS. Work Goes On As Usual. A visit to the Johan Mine near Papan on Wednesday showed that the activities of the labour force are not entirely suspended. Present operations appear to be aimed at excavating the top of the hill alongside the huge scar
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    E. AND O. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.
    216 6 ON THE LAWN (WEATHER PERMITTING.) The following programme will be rendered by the E O. Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Aithur S. Lax, on Sunday, July 28 at 9-30 p.m. 1. March The Champion Graham 2. Overture “Seraglio” Mozart 3. Potpourri of Gems from
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    WHIPPING THAT BROKE PEACE OF 30 YEARS-
    96 6 British United Press. DAUGHTER SUES FATHER. Butler (Missouri), July 25. After thirty years of peaceful existence, the family of Mr. Sylver V. Ehart, a well-known local farmer, threatens to break up. The trouble started when Miss Chloe Ehart, aged 22, attended a party
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    MR. SNOWDEN AND THRIFT
    260 6 FEEDING THE FOWL FOP PLUCKING. R A message from Mr. Philip J Chancellor of the Exchequer, whiH? den read at the annual meeting of th» t Savings Banks Association at Han is particularly interesting as it in ate of the chief figures in a part/fe o
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    “THE MORNING AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE”
    172 6 ,—British United Press. MOSCOW HAS A NEW SCHEME. Moscow, July 25. The habitual drunkard in Moscow after a heavy bout of drinking used to wake up in the gutter with a thick head,” muddy clothes and empty pockets. But all that is changed now.
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    By the Way.
    1152 7 OES IT really matter whether one 6/1 is fat or thin The newspapers e&ffi a t appear to be agitated on fhpnoint even to the extent of inducing minent medic fl m«n to write their The manto n d yesterday contains much that is enlightening, bat so
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    TRIBAL DISTURBANCES IN PERSIA.
    170 7 independent Government.— Rugby UNFOUNDED RUMOURS. London, July 25. Replying to a question in the House °f Commons, Mr, Henderson, Foreign s eeretary, said that the Government had r j e ived reports concerning tribal disturbances in Southern Persia. They bad 3'so been informed of certain rumours
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    CARPI’S ITALIAN GRAND OPERA COMPANY.
    166 7 “RIGOLETTO” AT THEATRE ROYAL. The Italian Opera Company which have returned on a second visit to Penang, and have selected the Theatre Royal for the venue of their performances, staged last night “Rigoletto,” a gripping opera in four acts and, it is needless to say
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    CHARGE AGAINST A PENANG CLERK.
    826 7 MUNICIPAL PROSECUTION. Alleged Falsification Of Accounts. PRELIMINARY HEARING. FACTS relating to the loss of a large amount of money by the Penang Municipality owing, it is alleged, to Mohamed Abdul Kader, the financial clerk having committed the offence of criminal breach of trust and that
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      HANDICAPPING PROBLEMS.
      389 7 (T the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.) S IR —I am a keen follower of racing, a non-owner, and work out form in my own way. I have seen the weights for Penang first day and thought perhaps you could answer two questions in regard to the handicapping
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    CONCERT IN AID OF R. S. P. C. A.
    198 7 PENANG BRANCH. Rehearsals are in full swing for the cone rt which Mrs. A. H. Lancaster is organising in aid of the newly formed Penang Branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The concert promises to
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    CONVENT SCHOOL BUILDING FUND.
    77 7 The Lady Superior gratefully acknowledges the following donations received this week. “Hwai Hiang Hsai” towards the School Library $l,OOO. Mr. Leong Sm Tong for Khoo Kongsi 120. Mr. Heah Seng Wbatt 100. Members of the 1 enang Building Society Ltd., (In Voluntary Liquidation) 14.20 Miss Fok
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    PENANG FIRE BRIGADE.
    62 7 FALSE ALARM. The Central Fire Scation received a call this morning from the Aier Imm section. Two engines w->re despatched but on arrival it was discoverel that 'here was no fire and that some ore bud br. kcn *he glats of the alarm shnal box at the
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    BAND PROGRAMME.
    137 7 To-day at the Esplanade at 6 p.m. t March Forward Again Rayner 2 Overture The Arcadians Monckton 3 Selection The Emerald Isle Sullivan 4 Waltz Girl of my Dreams Clapp 5 One Step Chiquitta Fernandez God Save The King. Dr. J. A Cowan, Government Path ologiet, Penang, is
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      82 7 I FOR j QUALITY AND I servicel i J SHOP AT I The Singapore Cold Storage j Co., Lid., Phone 602. I I /V O T C H. The undersigned is a maknr of Canvas bags such as Mail bags, Csh bags, Fin ore bags, etc., Awnings, Tents, Splitwire, Tennis
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      238 7 New Advertisemenis. POSITION VACANT. Wanted Indian Factory and Store Clerk. Must be quick at figures and able to speak English fluently. Apply by letter only to Bukit Slarong Estate, Padang Serai, Kedah. JUST ARRIVED. A choice selection of Ladies’ Hats in Tagel Bangkok Crinoline and Crochet straws also Ladies’ shoes.
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    THE GREAT TIN STRATAGEM.
    515 8  -  —Sterne. Concerted action having been taken by a group of influential producers to stabilise the price of tin at an economic level, it is only fair that the parties to the agreement should explain what they mean by “economic.” Without giving away their real intentions we
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    Reparations: America Versus Europe.
    1077 8  -  Improvement on Dawes Plan. By Hartley Wither», The famous Economist. NOW that the American experts have got back to their country and lunched with their President and told him all about the new Reparations scheme, we have been allowed to receive hints about the view taken
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    THE GORGEOUS FAILURE
    240 8 The Human Machine ONE of mankind’s greatest delusions is that to acquire wealth, power and social position is to achieve success. It may be—sometimes. Mostly it is an empty pursuit, audit rarely builds up an affection or a memory that lives five minutes after death. Simo of
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      298 8 Haig r“ -X I 301 YEARS OLD I The House of Haig is I 301 years old this year. No other distilling house I B aS The reason. of its world* I rvl? wide popularity is fe M; i UPSIDE 'THE BOTTLE I ggo Pw iner whisk y s° es
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      65 8 I LIPTON’S CEYLON TEA. YOU CANNOT BETTER THE BEST. Runnymede Hotel Limited. (Incorporated in the S. S.) Overlooking the Sea. Largest Ballroom (Wed. and Seit. Evening Dress). Hot and Cold Running Water, Modern Sanitary System. Best Quality Catering. European Chef. Products Direct from London Market. WILLIAM HAROLD PERRY, Manager. REGINALD
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      85 8 BY POPULAR DEMAND AND DUE TO THEIR GREAT SUCCESS The E. O. HOTEL Have re-et gaged the famous Cabaret Trio The TIVOLI GIRLS To entertain their guests with Novelty Dances. DURING RACE WEEK. SATURDAY, JULY 27, TUESDAY, JULY 30, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, hON DAY, AUGUST 5. Change
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    House Of Lords And Lord Lloyd.
    994 9 —Reut-tr, Government’s A ction. “Scandalous, Indecorous And Unprecedented.” Change Of Procedure. Lord Salisbury raised in the House of Lords the question of the resignation of Lord, Lloyd, the High Commissioner in Egypt. He expi essed anxiety as to whether the continuity of British foreign
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    BRITISH-AMERICAN NAVAL PARITY.
    228 9 Reuter. ALL SHIPS INCLUDED. U. S s RESPONDS TO PREMIER’S GESTURE. CRUISERS SUSPENDED. President Hoover’s announcement that the construction of three new cruisers would be sus pended is a direct response to Mr. Macdonald's gesture towards a naval agreement. Ihe principle of parity is to •pply to
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    EFFLUX OF GOLD.
    152 9 —Reuter. SIGNIFICANT SPEECH BY MR. SNOWDEN. London, July 25. The recent efflux of gold from the Bank of England engendering fears of a raised Bank Rate lends significance to the speech of Mr. Philip Snowden, Chancellor of the Exchequer, at the Bankers’ banquet at the Mansion House
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    TATE OUT OF TEST TEAM.
    87 9 Reuter. STRAINED MUSCLE. London, July 25. Tate, who strained a calf muscle yesterday playing against Derby was medically examined this morning and will be unable to play in the fourth Test Match at Manchester on Saturday. England will be without Larwood and Tate, Hendren was
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    DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS PENDING.
    483 9 ,—Tftevier. Russia And China. MOSCOW EMBASSY LEAVFS FOR FINLAND. DR. WANG OPTIMISTIC. Dr. Wang, the Nationalist Foreign Secretary, states that China is willing to launch direct negotiations with the Soviet on the Chinese Eastern Railway issue. It is thought likely that negotiations will take place at Moscow.
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      72 9 Last Week Of Clearance Sale We offer the whole of our Remaining Stock in trade at ridiculously low prices regardless of cost;— Oil Paintings in massive gilt frames, Remnants and Oddments, Raincoats and Hats, Children Motorcars, Iron Safes (British and Continental) Trunks. Suitcases with Fittings, Brass and Nickel Bedsteads, Sanitary
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      104 9 54 MILLINERY. Special Display of Beautiful Models— Direct from London It PARIS. Il i Large Selection of PRETI’i SHAPES and STYLES—IN f.f PLEASING COLOURINGS. Prices $6-50 to $3O-00. I John Little <& Co., Ltd., I Bishop Street, Penang. and at K. L. Singapore. S; JgL- ■Z'bzz— ASCOT and LONGCHAMPS fgaee
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      76 9 rmvw— w i—.— .SPECIAL ATTRACTION I y ■>» v gv'jr. 'X/im'jyCTr ME rfl I b I c M S® iVafAi TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT CARPIS ITALIAN GRAND OPERA Co. The largest operatic organization ever toured the East. FULL CHORUS, ORCHESTRA BALLET. AT 9-30 P. M. “LA TOSCA Saturday 27 th “La Boheme’
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    FRASER’S WEEKLY REPORT.
    711 10 Singapore, July 23. The Sterling price of Tin still continues to rise, the advance being due, according to London advices, to good American demand and considerable speculative buying. Tin shares have come in for a fair amount of attention and the more speculative stocks have been active
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    EXCHANGE.
    72 10 Penang, July 26, 1929. (By Oourfesy of The Chartered Bank). On London Bank Demand 2/3 23/32 4 m/st 2/3 27/32 Private 3 m/st Credit 2/4 5/16 3 Documenta y 2/4f On New York Bank D mand 55| France T.T. 1.420 h India T.T. 1541 Bangkok T.T. 80$ Batavia T.T.
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  • LATEST COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      BLAKE AND COMPANY.
      605 10 MARKET REVIEW. Singapore, July 24. As the market for rubber and tin shares has been quiet throughout the past week there are few changes in quotations to comment upon. A disastrous coilapse of overburden at the Johan mine, burying 23 coolies and the tribators’ machinery, brought the
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      THE MAILS.
      13 10 The homeward mail by s.s. Khiva closes at 6 p.m. to-morrow.
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      s.s. “KEDAH”.
      33 10 For the convenience of passengers attending the Races, It has been decided that the s.s. Kedah will sail for Singapore at 6 p,m. sharp from the wharf on Monday, sth August.
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      MANCHESTER WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.
      358 10 Messrs. James F. Hutton and Co., Ltd., Manchester, reported on July 3 as follows Generally speaking there has been very little change in the values of raw cotton during the week, and the tone of the market has been very steady. The cotton crop in the
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      PRODUCE PRICES.
      196 10 Penang, July 26, 1929. cts. Benares Opium p. chest nom 5,000.00 C oves 90.00 Gold leaf sellers 72.00 Mace Pickings nom 170.00 Nutm?gs 80s 70.00 110 s 60.00 Oocoanuts per 1,000 50.00 Copra Sundried buyers 9.40 Rattans sales 11.15 Rattans Coarse 10.60 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Rice:— Siam
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      PROVINCE WELLESLEY IND KEDAH CHURCH NOTICES.
      50 10 28th July—9th Sunday after Trinity 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion and Address IT] at Holy Trinity Church, Nibong Tebal. 6 p.m. Evensong and address at S. Mark’s Church, Butterworth. Ist August Thursday, Lammas Day 7-30 a.m. Holy Communion at 8. Paul’» Chapel, Bukit Ten gab.
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      THE SHARE LIST.
      186 10 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co’s share list at 11 a.m. to day i Yesterday. To-day oo oo n Shares. c? ’S 2? j? PQ 00 DQ U 2 t C. C. C. IC. Mining. Ayer Hitam Tin. 11/3 11/9 11/3 11/9 Hitam
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      MALAYA COMPANY, LTD.
      60 10 TO DAY’S QUOTA TIONS. Buyers. Sellers. Tin. Bangrins 37/6 38/ Hong Kongs 15/ 15/6 Jelapangs 20/3 21/3 Lahats 14/ 14/6 Laruts 16/6 17/ Ratruts 19/6 20/ Southern Malayan 16/6 17/ Tejas 11/3 11/9 Hitams 1.00 1.02$ Kintas 1.79 1.81 Nawng Pets 1.00 1.05 c. Norths .87 .89
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      UNITED TRADERS, Ltd.
      61 10 TO-DAY’S QUOTATIONS. Buyers. Sellers. Tin. Bangrins 36/9 37/9 Haad Yais 10/ 10/6 Hong Fatts .87$ .90 Katus 28/6 29/3 Kintas 1.77$ 1.80 Klang Rivers 2.90 2.95 Laruts 16/6 17/ Malaya Consols— .50 .52$ Penawats 1.05 1.07$ Pangngas —8/ 8/6 Putehs 1.50 1.55 Rahmans 1.62$ 1.65 Rantau (Prefs)...
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      OVERSEA BROKERS, Ltd.
      167 10 TO DAY’S QUOTATIONS. i Buyers. Sellers. Mining. Batu Caves 1.65 1.67 Hong Fatts .87 .92 Hitams .98 1.01 Johans .27 .30 Kinta Dredges 1.77 1.79 Kuchais 1.58 1.60 Laruts 16/6 16/9 M. Consols. .50 .52 Muang (Prefs) 19/3 19/9 Penawats 1.02$ 1.05$ Rahmans 1.61 1.63 Ratruts 19/
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      SINGAPORE PRICES.
      78 10 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE.) S.R. Sheet 36 cts. per pound per pl $4B/No. 1 Crepe 361 ots. per pound per pl $4B/33 steady, London 10 15/16d New York 21 cts. gold. Courtesy of Messrs. Alien Dennys). General Produce Agency Ltd. Spot 361 c per lb. Aug/Sept. 37c Oct/Dec. 39$c
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      TIN PRICES.
      43 10 Messrs. Boustead <t Co. Ltd—25th July quotation for Singapore refined tin $110.37$ per picul, business done 225 tons, Penang refined tin $110.12$ per picul buyers no sellers, unrefined tin $109.37$ per picul, tin ore $109.37$ per picul, busines done 12$ tons.
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      SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
      117 10 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 926 th. auction on Wednesday, when there was catalogued 2,150,906 lbs. 960.23 tons. Offered 1,473,764 lbs.; 657.93 tons. Sold 1,069,344 lbs.; 477.38 tons. Spot. London Hd. New York 20| cts. Prices Realized. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cents Per Lb.
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    IRON AND STEEL INDUSTRY INQUIRY.
    154 10 Rugby Radio Service- SUB.COMMITTEE appointed London, Jdy gg The H r?“’ W E Gra l>atn p, S'dent of the Board Trade, annonncld fl an inquiry into the iron and steel i,,j try would be condncted by a Rab ’’J' mitteeof the Committee of Civil Re
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    HOBART TRUST COMPANY CLOSED.
    91 10 —/tatter* TWO SUBSIDIARY BANKS. New York, July 25, The State Banking Department of New Jersey has ordered the closing of the Hobart Trust Company, Passaic, New Jersey, with two of its subsidiary banks—the Merchants’ Bank and the Passaic Service Trust Company, of New Jersey, with total
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    TRADE WITH RUSSIA.
    76 10 —Renter. ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND APPLICATIONS. London, July 25. In the House of Commons in reply to questions the Rt. Hon. W. E. Graham, President of the Board of Trade, said that as part of Lord Privy Seal’s employment policy the Government had decided that the Advisory Committee,
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    P. C. C. LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    165 10 YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. The results of tennis tournament ties played yesterday are as follows Doubles Handicap (Class A): —2 ODD Hogan and M B Lynch W O from Scr W B Dobree and RHP Laugharne; —l5 P N Knight and G Aste beat -2 D
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    PENANG RACES.
    102 10 FIRST APPEARANCE OF HOBBS’ STRING. Trainer Hobbs’ string arrived r day and were worked on the course Dawson this morning. All were gi v n slow work. Blue Blazes and Meteorologist a s arrived yesterday but their owner, UP Lindsay Vears, had not drawn the sa 1 numbers
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    SUNDAY’S CRICKET.
    79 10 MUG FOR HIGHEST SCORED The Penang Turf Club are to a mug to the jockey or trainer the highest number of rune in between the Jockeys and 'lrai nfrB J B y, Rappers on the Polo Ground on All proceeds are to go in ai Penang War Memorial
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      145 10 fl *n. Allenburys Foods I The‘Allenburys’Foods are B particularly suited to the I feeding of babies in hot climates. They are germ free 1 and their use is an absolute J guarantee against infantile fl diarrhoea and cholera. I Milk Food No. 2 Birth to 3 months 3 to s
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    590 11 The Chief Secretary and Lady Peel are going Home on short leave in November and except to be back in March. Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Weatherhead, of Ipoh are leaving for Kledang Hill on Saturday next for a fortnight’s stay there. The British Minister to Siam. Mr.
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    COMING EVENTS.
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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    PENANG MAILS.
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    BADEK RUBBER ESTATE LIMITED.
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    AN ADVENTUROUS OFFICER.
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    112 13 OUT TO DESTROY BRITISH POWER. A r- cent' issue of “Pravda,” the official oigm of the Soviet, devotes eight columns to an exhaustive analysis of the position in India ant the chances of a revolution there. The analysis pioves that Moscow is maintaining an army of
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    ACADEMIC DRESS A “MONSTROSITY.”
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    “HUSTLE TRAVEL” RECORD.
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    AFTER 25 YEARS.
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    MARKET PRICES.
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