The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 May 1929

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    Masthead
    12 1 Singapore Free Press *10CENTS- SINGAPORE, SA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1929. NO. 12,725
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    282 1 The King's Norton election controversy has taken on a serious aspect. Mr. Ramsay Ma. l) maid declares _c will repeal the McKenna duties if ret ir ned to power, to which Sir Herbert Austin Isfflcj a vigorous reply Pages 7 aiu i. With the Kwangsi menace virtua'iy
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    FELLOW RABBITS—!
    1130 1 i The other day, writes K. R. G, Browne, j m the Evening News, while I was hunting m a cupboard for a strayed bedroom slipper, I came upon an object that at first I took to be an obse>lete shrimping-net, but i vhich on clear inspection I
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      299 1 f^JffS -RAS6~M RE BRIGHTSHINE <HINE LIU THE SUN. I o**«> c« c* llnO VIII ENJOY A CARNIVAL NIGHT?! If IF SO _f m SUPPORT THE EARL HAI6 MEMORIAL DINNER DANCE t Raffles Hotel I II Saturday, May 25tK f i (Dancinjr Till 2 a.m.) A By kim 1 permission of
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      220 1 3 urer l !fi*ri*riUßi__UiM_^ h***^*********,***^^*, 1 a I S J THE_^ 1 OF I I PM IX I HIN -p *^^**'^fc»*_!.^_,^--^v t Pl__N__P Mt mt i^****^ MooM Ij*** -X _fl _H _fl 1 _J 1 V"" -Tl #__r __f Mp_>^^^^^_« ____a__r _n I i I 1 AIWAYS IN THEIgAD 1
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      77 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Yinolia for tho hair Page 13. Grand sale at Echigoya's Page ."S. Singapore Cold Storage fish and meat Page 8. Carpi's oj era programme, picture houseprogrammes and hotel attractions Page 1 aial Public noticet and auctions Pages 7 and 13. Cultivate the sandwich habit vcith Sail.)*.* S&voui 'ej>—
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      8 1 FOR YOUR FOOTWEAR. BLANCONA KEEPS NEW SHOES NEW.
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      175 1 THE WEEK. Frtvii. '2 it It. Hitrh Water, HJB4 a.m., 8.3. 10.51 p.m.. V.l. Belaapov Race Estriet Close. Empire Day School Celebrations. Football: S.C.F.A. vs. R.A. (Div. It Stadias). Opera., Ri-jroletto. Theatre. i>.'{o p.m. $4t t n rdu ti 2">'/i. H*fgh Wider, IJ ;um., 8.0, 11.19 p. m.. V.l. 1
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    ROMANTIC ADVENTURE OF UNDERGRAD.
    330 2 Weds It- Year Old Heiress at Gretna Green. l/.ndon's thrill m mail week was of a pleasantly emotional kind. The romance of Gretna Green is not dead. A young couple, who made the discovery that the blacksmith wa.s still ornciating at the famous smithy to give
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    "TALKIES" THREATEN THEATRES.
    417 2 Problem of Sunday Opening. The challenge of the "talkies" to theatres il convulsing- the dramatic world. A number of theatrical managers have expressed the view that the theatre must fight the talking film with the utmost power if it is le maintain an economrc existence. Out solution
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    89 2 St. George's Church, Penang, was the sci-m- of a pretty wedding on Friday, between Mr. Reginald Albert Gowen, of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, and Miss Fullerton, daughter of Mr. Hugh Fullerton. The Rev. Keppel Gamier officiated. The bride was given away by Mr.W. G. Baker. Superintendent of the Eastern
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      168 2 PRICKLY HEAT CURED AND PREVENTED by usinjr "AGNESIA" ANTISEPTIC DUSTING POWDER. On Sale at Chemists and Stores. KREMENTZ Ty OBTAIN THE BEST ask lor Krementz collar buttons, and be sure die name is stamped on the bade Neither heat nor humidity will affect or tarnish them. Guaranteed J&T m Qeneral
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      214 2 VICTORIA qTTWATHTS: CARPI'S Italian Grand Opera FULL- CHORUS, ORCHESTRA AND BALLET. TVfr-Nig-lßt RIGOLETTO IT J CAVALLERIA* ■StS. U Tramta Ctt" RU s™_? A A o£ ND ,£ffi B I Barhfore di Swglla M F turn* BOOKING NOW OPEN AT LITTLE'S. PRICES $4, 2 AND 1. as PAVILION a? FROM MONDAY.
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      404 2 alhambra! Tte Ck«* Ki«A(XL M ProDrittort. Special IV©sr* m I Commencing Sunday. May 19th. for an i ndefi I In the Second Show at 9 nm D **<l p.m. \^m Douglas FairbankJ The Screen's Moaft Romantic Figure, m the World' "The Iron Mask! A Magnificent St— r A Fearless Picture—
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    DIAMOND TRICK.
    948 3 PREPARING FOR THE JEWEL THIEF. Tourist Season Swinder Warning. Little known experts at Scotland-yard are quietly perfecting their organisation leadiness for the coming Transatlantic tourist season, says the Daily Express. Jy. OT the m «n whose scientific ability, *tudy of precous stones, and knowledge of the underworld of
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      314 3 IDUCLOI US SI6APORE SHIPCHiUKta GOMPMr, LIMITED. SHIPCHANDLERS SHIPBROKERS COMMISSION AGENTS Offices:— MAYNAßirs BUII.niM.--11. Battery Road* Telephone No. ASS mWmmmmKmmmmmmmuwmmmmmmimmwm^ ataaaaaaaaaaaaam I w IT I Sena i I sai^ I j I ggagg i I ll COM. I pS^ .^mL^^ 1 CLHAKiayi 111 ~_l||_^_i_-_PRI I -Jifltflill ft, -_*r/»i 111 I "aaaßß
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      65 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES *X First Cross Street MALACCA 11. light Street PENANG Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration applied for and security furnished. "We specialize
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    CHARM IN WOMEN.
    1378 4 QUALITY THAT CAN BE ACQUIRED Keep them Guessing. Charm m women is always definitely felt (sometimes even by other women), but it is very difficulty to define it, says an OldFashioned Man m the Evening News. Neither great good looks, nor intelligence, hor even the two combined,
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  • MOODS & MODES of EVE.
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      BOUDOIR AND BOULEVARD.
      438 4 When an exclusive afternoon frock i.« made of a gossamer material, discerning dressmakers, instead of attaching a shadow. proof slip, are now designing lingerie which is just as alluring as the frock itself, t This means that such a ravishing mod-? I as a petticoat of beige
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      COTTONS FOR SUMMER TIME.
      724 4 [Special to th Prints are to be worn largely this summer. There are small designs for sports and tailored wear and larger ones for afternoon and evening wear; nor is it surprising that cottons are returning to their glory of past years, for manufacturers are showing
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      CHIFFON IN PASTEL TINTS.
      36 4 Red and salmon are an unusual combination of colours, and need to be worn by a brunette who is proud of her complexion. Chiffon sprigged with red makes this elegant evening gown.
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      THE STICKFAST LIPSTICK.
      121 4 rated face can be exposed to anything from T kiss to a cascade without looking any the UJ aavertisement of a "new form of worse for wear. About the only pastime rouge and lipstick announces that both that seems to be really ruled out is blowing ar
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      TABLE TALK.
      178 4 Longer tresses, or perhaps one should say thicker tresses, haye revived the importance of fancy slides, combs and hair jewellery. There has arrived from France a long diamond arrow to be worn just at one side of the knot of hair which lies m the nape of the
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      AT EPSOM.
      262 4 This container was m the shape of a little silver cup, topped by a lid of rubber. The contents were evenly sprayed by pressing the hd lightly, when the powder would be emitted from the ridge running round the cap. My friend finds it most useful and su,*ce>-*--ful
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    REIGNING BEAUTIES.
    847 4 NEW STARS OF T Hp SEASON. E 19 Woman's Golden Ar. _i v "0I iouth The Chancellor of the ever decided to tax >„,, if i_ would find every rew tl^>i. visibly increasing. hls f, Jnds JJ It is no rash statement v annually the PMBtntagt J 7
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    A ZOO SANCTUARY.
    794 5 Birds and Beasts at Whipsnade. One of the most amusing and moat beautiful places m rural England to-daj ia -.h* new open-air Zoo at hipsnade, says iti; Observer Cot respondent. nas had m queer e>:^erien.*es than were ojemit.net' i_» an official Recount recent!) published. Aimt>st the first
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      236 5 ALWAYS FffiST > -***ax v I M^B_\ I i FRASER NEAVE LTal IGRAND.OPENING SALEI I FOR 7 DAYS; ONLY IECHIGOYA CO.\ The Grand Opening Sale 1 at their new premises. No. 54 5H Middle Road, from I Monday, May 27th, to Sunday, June 2nd, 1929. i 20 per cent. Discount
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      244 5 tg3B ___U)^uj3S-s_^ EASTERN SERIES INDIA 'T'HE wondrous v Taj Mahal M was the outcome of superior knowledge, skilled hands and purest material. Even to-day it is recognised as the supreme example of Oriental architecture. Superior knowledge, skilled hands and purest materials are the dominant factors which made and still keep
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      21 5 AlTiriT "Watch Repairs &> tjUitiH Golcl Articles A SPECIALITY Give us a Trial. AMATSUCHI WATCH COY. Pbone 221*. 55-5 HIGH MI Singapore.
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    FLORA ANNIE STEEL DEAD.
    487 6 Lived Alone Among Natives to Write a Novel. Mrs. Mora Annie Steel, who for two fenerations has been almost supreme amon-; English women writers, has died at her h r.*e at Springfield, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, at the age of 82. She was an extraordinary personality r woman
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      180 6 Jr _fiL^___fr^ _T Ar^ All '^B^_^Ss!Sl-HK_iv V m\ W\ m am mw y A New Victory Roadster With The beauty of the Victory Six Sport Roadster appeals irresistibly to every lover of smart cars. Its jaunty lines and bright colors strike a responsive note m young hearts. Its sweeping get-away,
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      133 6 OAVID COPPERFIELD Pi PICTURES. by Arthur Moreland No wn n.. II JMrsWii I I JsUli^ afc-gi David has news of Emily. ONE EV-NING AS DAVID RE IWlSlitnTn<cc a _T^_,_, _--•>.,._-. l-'TTIMER. HAVING OOAQRELLEO WITH AND "^^VrWW&iSffl T^ff TitC-TsMtarrDAfNdAliA?^ w!_; v '"*il Hi -D T O**>f^AnTOHIM.HEFOU^ LEFT HIS MASTER, HE MAD
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    CHINA CRISIS.
    288 7 "NATIONAL SALVATION" FORCE. Feng's Challenge. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai. May 23. Feng Yu H slang m a manifesto from Chang-chow on May 20 announcing he has been elected commander m Chief of the National Salvation Forces, says "Chiang Kai Shek's extermination is now at hand." Feng Yu
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    THE REPARATIONS SCHEDULE.
    307 7 ICwerman Opposition Expected. [Hv liter's Service.] Pans, Maj Tin- creditor nations have prvsi'ntfd a m.*-mo-andum to the German delegation agre<ing that Germany shall pay an av«-ragi* annuity of 2.0f>0,000,000 marks plus re-im-bnrsement to Belgium for marks issue." luring the German occupation. This is virtually identical with Mr.
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    A WALL STREET BREAK.
    106 7 [Reuter's Service.] New York, May 22. The market broke sharply following the Federal Advisory Council's recommendation of an increase m the rediscount rate. Although Wall Street has been reconciled for some time to the increase, several million dollars m values was wiped out rapidly m popular
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    U.S. OIL CONSERVATION CONFERENCE.
    62 7 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, May 22. On the recommendation of the Federal Oil Conservation Board, Mr. Hoover has invited the Governors of the western oil-pro-ducing States to send representatives to a preliminary conference at Colorado Springs ou June 6to consider the possibility of agreement for the conservation
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    HOME ELECTIONS.
    540 7 LABOUR REPLIES TO SIR H. AUSTIN. Viscount Grey Hopeful. [Reuter's Service.] London, May 23. Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald at Birmingham dealt with Sir Herbert Austin's "threat" He declared it was intolerable that men who had got honours because they were Party politicians should use their power over the
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    HONOUR FOR WOMAN DOCTOR.
    68 7 —ii «i i .at [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, May 22. Dr. Winifred Cullis. head of the physiological department at the London School of Medicine for Women, has been elected deputy chairman of the Convocation of the University of London. Such a distinction has never before
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    THE PRINCE'S AIR TRAVEL.
    70 7 ll »**m LBritish Radio— Official Service.] Rugby. May 22. The Prince of Wales has had a crowded day. He flew this morning from I»ndon to Nottingham and went on by motor-car to preside at the opening of the Nottinghamshire Agricultural Show. Afterwards he toured the show
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    LORD ROSEBERY'S FUNERAL.
    54 7 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, May 22. The Duke of York will represent the King at the funeral service for the Earl of Rosebery, which is to be held m St. Giles's Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Saturday afternoon. The remains will be conveyed thence and buried m a
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    DEATH OF DICKENS' DAUGHTER.
    79 7 London, May 9. The death has occurred m London of Mrs. Kate Perugini, who was the only surviving daughter of Charles Dickens. 3Vfrs. Perugini, who was 89, lived m retirement at Chelsea. She was well known as a gifted speaker and artist and during the nineties
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      526 7 BUSINESS CARDSo fIE^THOUSE 11 I TANJONG KATONG I Seaside Residential Hotel. I Pagar, g «<-,•? M. C. Gasper. Proprietor. JifASSAGEI J I/I VNICURE I I I' ss FUMIKO. 8 I" 32 DHOBY GHAUT. FUNERALS. I 1 SINGAPORE CASKET CO. 1 EXPERIENCED UNDERTAKERS. 1 n lf «nd Night Service. Tel. No.
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      699 7 NOTICES. ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY). IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. f SETTLEMENT OP SINGAPORE. In Bankruptcy N„. 81 of 1929. Summary Case. Re CHIA LIM NEO of No. 287 Pasir Panjang Road. Singapore. Widow. Receiving Order made February 16th, 1929. Date of Order for Summary Administration May
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      606 7 Vitality Balance m diet is essential to the healthy growth and vitality of the child. It is not merely a question of the quantity of food a child gets. The important matter is that it should contain all the food elements required _^fct° build a healthy body. is the food
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      692 7 TENDERS. TENDERS. Tenders are invited for the right to conduct Toddy-shop m the District of Johore Bahru for a period ot six months, i.e. from July Ist t*> December 31st, 1929. Tenders should be sealed and addressed to the State Secretary and should reach hira not later than May 30th,
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH.
    32 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. GRANT At the Maternity VLoooHo\ t Penan*;. on the -,»oth May. lttt, to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. A. Grant. Chat-tend Bank. Alar Star. daughter. ylon papan please caay).
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    SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY. MAY 24. 1929. THE CHINA SITUATION.
    756 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY. MAY 24. 1929. THE CHINA SITUATION. The war of proclamations m China is steadily growing m intensity and the latest, issued by Feng Yu-hsiang, seems to preclude all chance of avoidance of conflict between the Nanking party and the remainder of the Kuomintang. As far as
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    229 8 Demolishing Buildings." F. P.i letter cannot be published as it is not authenticated. A good programme will be screened at the V.M.C.A. Cinema to-day at 8.30 p.m. "Miss Brewster's Millions," featuring Bebe Daniels, will be the chief attraction. Towkay Ng Fan. one of the Directors of the Banl: of Malaya.
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    MEYER CHAMBERS AS THEY WILL BE.
    374 8 IMPOSING BUILDING FOR RAFFLES SQUARE. Below we reproduce an interesting picture an architect's, naraatka the new Meyer Chambers at the junction of Ka.fles Square and Malacca^ be like when completed. The demolition of the old offices which Moo<j rt l f ill is now
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    HEROIC POLICEMAN SHOT.
    255 8 Onlookers* Callous Attitude. The callous attitude of onlookers of the affray m refusing to render assistance, is being freely discussed m connection with the shooting of a young Bengali policeman m Neil Road yesterday morning by an armed Chinese robber. When the occupants of No. 44. Neil
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    MAGISTRATE AND ABSENT ACCUSED.
    162 8 MAGISTRATE AND ABSENT ACCUSED. Appearing for the defence. Mr. Cobbett mentioned, m the Third Police Court yesterday, the case against Mr. R. Cansdrell charged with causing hurt to Inspector Woosley and a police constable m Scott's Road, on May r )th. The case, he intimated was io be transferred to
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    H.M.S. PINAFORE.
    154 8 The dates for the production of this Opera have now been fixed and the first performance will take place on Thursday, July 4th. at 9.30 p.m. and thereafter on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Rehearsals are going merrily, and the show promises to be well up to standard. Old
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    TL TROVATORE.
    450 8 Last Night's o pera The production laat night at the Vict* Theatre of "II Trovatoia* 1 e*ai an tx etui*. ly pleasant and eompeteat one. Kw-ytha went smoothly, and there uas _„„d r trol m the orchestra ai artd v stage. Verdi's famous per;, i probably mti tbe
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    COMMODITY MARKET.
    101 8 LATEST TIN AM) RI' BIJEB PRICKS. London, Ma> */jtf Messrs. Lewis. Lazarus an notify to-day's tin nnces tf fa Snot £1962 16 (down 1- ft ward £198 15 16 (down B ll market is steady sine!** :r Messrs. Symington t notify to-day's rubber P" follows: forSnot 11 6
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    REPARATINS TROUBLF.
    128 9 rCE MAN DELEGATE U RESIGNS. May Adjourn. rgeutera Service. 1 Strife May 23. t -„..n.i GeraUUl delegate tc t expert-* on reparations m in* resigned. s Ku-tl. chairman ol the German In-iKior-tiofl irill replace Herr Voeg. j ..it -ii was not unexpected as vi 1* xist anion X
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    ANGLO-RUSSIAN TRADE QUESTION.
    80 9 ANGLO-RUSSIAN TRADE QUESTION. ifltuation (hair man Back. [Ri iti Service.] London. May 23. mnant, organiser of the Ji lej itioi to Russia, has re- Interviewed by Reuter,! ol the Mission were rove that Russia offers 1 tingle market available for Brid.« and to clear the way towards the m economic
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    FENG EXPELLED FROM KUOMINTANG.
    57 9 Punitive Expedition Ordered. ter's Far Eastern Service.] Nanking. May 23. T' 1 tntral Ex- cutive Committee* the su. rftn of the National Government, decided :har Fenff Yu-hsiang be ex- k. mintang Party for life a punitive expedition against Feng kd his sal rdinate-i be ordered. I'
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    GRAF-ZEPPELING'S HOMEWARD JOURNEY.
    39 9 [Eeuter's Service.] Toulon. May 23. ;i I ost much iras, the deI tbe Graf-Zeppelin homewards has E-rranred fo:* this afternoon. Sfcj is r Paris. A thousand m standing by to assist m taking fron the died.
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    THE DUKE LEAVES FOR CANADA.
    31 9 [neater*. Service.] Tokyo, May 23. 1 of Gloucester sailed from Yo- fw Canada to-day. He was seen 1 Chiehibu. the heir-apparent, m enthusiastic snd popular send
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    AMANULLAH ON THE MOVE.
    24 9 [Renter's Service.] Simla. May 23. V an «J his Queen, with his broth- ll »h, have srrived unexpectedly near Quetta.
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    MR. AMERY I.S.P.S. GUEST.
    22 9 'SS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] 1 •union. May 23. will be th*- guest of the eir dinner on June 28.
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    MR STILL RECOVERING.
    20 9 v > SERVH K. COPYRIGHT. I liondon. May 23. Still, the well-known former -j* -rnalist, who recently underwent
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    LONDON TO TALK WITH SOUTH AFRICA?
    30 9 LONDON TO TALK WITH SOUTH AFRICA? R ESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] it f i I /on don. May 23. *\xi*ri X ht{rin heam system talk- "ments between London and South •JUlic
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    A DAY OF THANKSGIVING.
    63 9 [Reuter's Service.] hg London. May 23Hrin, i re ■"•rtlf issued t v:rr tr un.- 16th, v Day of Thankskrtr;. X int En M>ire for the King's Mr h e k T Rt?*,! H ne^ hew Sir Robert for LLr) who visited Malaya 11 Bono.' ur r
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    THE MCKENNA TICKET.
    190 9 SIR H. AUSTIN REPLIES TO MR. MACDONALD. Warning to Electors. [Reuter's Service.] London, Mtay 23. 1 ,1 T> Herfcert Austin, replying at length to i Mr. Ramsay .Mac Donald and Mr. Snowden says he holds it to be his duty to warn the' electors, especially his workers,
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    POSITION OF SIR JOHN SIMON.
    207 9 I Criticism by the Times. London. May 14. The Times, m an editorial, questions whether blf .John Mi-ion's own interests and line interest! Of Ind; woulu not nave oeeii Ilh ttei' servso h-.nl ne chosen a different course m regard to mc election campaign, j
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    SIR JOHNS EXPLANATION.
    239 9 "Could Not Leave Liberals m the Lurch." London. May 11. Sii John Simon, m his adoption speech. witar acknowledging the consideration Oi' the local Conservatives m not opposing him, expressed regret for the necessity of making one personal reference m regard to his part m the Liberal
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    THE GENERAL STRIKE.
    119 9 ''Clumsily Handled by Government.*** London. May 11. Taking up the cudgels on behalf of the Conservative Ministers, Sir John Simon, M.P., m a speech at Birstall. dealt a telling blow at his Labour opponent m Spen Valley, who referred to the general strike m 1926 as "those
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    HORTON SMITH WINS AT PARIS.
    47 9 [Reuter's Service.] Paris, May 22. In the £500 golf match Boomer was 71--278; Sarazen 72-285; Farrell 71-290; Boyer 73-292; Cotton 74-293; Hagen 70-293; Turnesa 72-294; Duncan retired with sciatica. Paris. Later. The winner of the £500 golf tournament was Horton Smith 71-273.
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    THE ASSIZES.
    219 9 I LAME MAN MURDER CASE. Majority Verdict of Guilty. The case m which Yap Ah Kit is charged with murder and attempted murder concluded at the Assizes yesterday before Mr. Justice F. G. Stevens. After a long retirement, the special jury returned with a verdict of guilty on
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    EARLY MORNING ATTACK ON HAWKER.
    484 9 Ong Chong Lim appeared on two charges of gang robbery on February 28th. last. 0 Mr. F. H. Collier defended. In opening, the D.P.P. said that m the early morning ol February 28th., about i 2..50 a.m. two hawkers were m Blanco Court, -3 when
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    WITHDRAWN CHARGE.
    32 9 The charge of causing death by a rasn act against M. M. Menom was withdrawn by the D.P.P. and the accused was discharged. Mr. E. L. Talma represented the accused.
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    RUGSO-JAPANESE FISHERIES.
    84 9 T* iitless Negotiations. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, May 22. The Russo-Japanese controversy concern, ing fishing right is unlikely to be settled as the Soviet authorities are contemplating the nationalisation of the fishing industry. A series of negotiations between the Soviet authorities and the Japanese fishers have proved to
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    TWO ADDITIONAL JAPANESE BUREAUX.
    48 9 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, May 22. For the launching of more activities there will come into existence the Social Education Bureau m the Education OSes and the Trade Bureau m the Commerce and Industry Office, probably during the months of June and July respectively.
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    JAPAN RECOGNIZES NANKING.
    33 9 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, May 22. It is understood that Mr. Yoshizawa, Minister to China, will present his credentials on June 2nd. or 3rd. to the Nationalist Government at Nanking.
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    SUPREME COURT.
    1036 9 SUIT OVER LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. A Widow or Not (Before Mr. Justice Deane m the Supreme Court yesterday, a suit was commenced m which Zayna Lavaisha Maricar by his next friend, K. Meydin Pitchay Maricar, moves for the cancellation of letters of administration granted to the defendant, Aisama
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    49 12 London, May 9. A round score of 2,000,000 miles has been achieved by Captain Arthur Matravers King who concluded his last voyage with the arrival of the Ranpura of which he was the Commander. He is retiring after thirtysix years service m the P. and O. Company.
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    PASSENGERS LEAVING.
    93 12 Per East Asiatic m.s. Meonia for Europe to-day:— Mrs. M. Reuterberg, Miss Reuterberg, Master Reuterberg, Miss K. Woodward. Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Hutcheson, Mrs. V. Bruun, M*r. and Mrs. G. D. Mackay, Mr. L. Knutson f Mrs. A. E. Dreher, Miss G. Dreher, Consul and Mrs. C. A. Brun,
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    LOST ON HIGH SEAS.
    409 12 "Kobenhavn (aux.), Buenos Aires, Dec. 14th., for Melbourne. 90' guineas." This brief notice m the shipping news conveys very little meaning to the public, but to the seaman it is ominous. In the case* of this tine Danish training ship it probably means her loss with
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    SHOP WORKERS UNIONS COMBINE.
    143 12 A New "Triple Alliance." Thiec unions, the Transport and General Workers, the Shop Assistants, and the Distributive Workers, held a demonstration m London recently of workers of all grades of the London drapery trade and the large stores. Mi. Maurice Harm. London divisional organiser of the
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    TUNNEL PEACE AID.
    79 12 French Comment. Commenting on the proposal to build a Channel Tunnel, the Figaro says. "The tunnel would constitute a revolution m methods of communication, but it would be a revolution of a stabilising character, by welding together the two great conservative Powers, binding together their interests, and
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      606 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). (0) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly safrings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins
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      515 12 Kerr Steamship Co. l nc 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) 0 GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON. NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA m BALTIMORE. m M.S. SILVERMAPLE due May 26 M.S. SILVERHAZEL due June 15 ails im 1 M.S. SILVERASH due July 4 ails J une 20 PACIFIC-
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      687 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. a* Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
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      84 12 Toh Lam, Dut. 120, from Djambi 23, for Djambi. Lipis, Brit. 845, from Kuantan 23, for Kuantan 25. Boribat, Siam. 352, from Bacho 23, for Bacho 26. Oanfa, Brit. 5809, from Vladisvostock 23, for P. Swettenham 27. Bintan, Brit. 74, from Indragiri 23, for Indragiri 24. Krian, Brit. 453, from
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    THE GENERAL ELECTION.
    903 13 THE HOME SECRETARY'S PROPHECY. Tory Majority of 40—50. Though all express confidence, responsioie j speakers generally do not venture to propnesy the result of the General Election. The most notabie exception is the Home Secretary, Mr William Joyncon-Hicks, who has publicly expressed the view— which already has
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      239 13 Mndia Cosmetic tflllllk I Keeps the hair [tidy and m bright fresh condition always v 'CO 47-66 VINOLIA CO.. LTD. LONDON. ENGLAND. AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALE of ttELLEH WAX POLISHED TEAK ■OtSEHOLD FURNITURE ETC. 1,. t Jo be held at Blangsh Road (opposite P. O. *Jjj*-, Hv 25th.. at 3.30
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      217 13 POWELL CO., LTD. AUCTION SALE of EXCELLENT WALNUT-STAINED AND WAX POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC. To be held at our .saleroom. No. 12 Robinson Road On Saturday, May 25th, at It a.m. 1 Comprising: Teak roll top writing desk, teak wardrobes with bevelled centre mirror doors, teak dressing tables with
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      567 13 \l^_ *_i _^!^^i2____9^ N. J*B^_^ /Wi mw**s^^3P,/ ■^*W V_*f^U| Hk. V I P^i **B '^*\^Jt.\ flilt W^T^^"a y*^**i li 1 *mfm» Ptwurfrowwi Guest TJa disgusting fly comes to your dinner table from the foulest ~> l y*y nx «?!f7 {eg* brine to your food the germs of countless diseases. Kill
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      405 13 NOTICES. j I 6 ]M -j LADIES.— PRISCILLA is now located m hei *l new shop at 56 Hill Street, just off Stamford I Road. She has a nice selection of Hats and 3 Dresses, also ALLEN-A Hosiery. NOTICE. I NOTICE IS HERERV GIVEN that Mr. Paaf See Wing. Manager
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      188 13 t "aE *aaF!i _> re ~~hjii>*ii_j_y--Iduclol wiihiiiijiijwwrawfiaiarra~~~~ EEw SS juice into it. ■^¥*ff_j_ta|-~ Before a set of tcnnuv drink a flats of cooiI I ing Montserrat' an 4 X ja e 9 u ip yourself w_W the on-coming game. al emtttrAbmm Inwa. wnbeh-mt lfi umc auict Of all Dealers. Wammowaa
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    CONSTANTINOPLE.
    660 14 THE SUBLIME PORTE IN 1929. Ancient City's New Delights. In the ancient city of Constantine four hundred mosques rise like soap bubbles into the air that divides Europe and Asia. "Are there not many minarets proper to each mosque? Are there not many houris appointed m Paradise? And yet
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    BRIDGE OF SIGHS.
    178 14 Six Official Bodies Asked To l>o Something. The quiet little district of Naaelng, Kssex, ia very muv-h perturbed over the state of a bridge leading from the Essex to the Hertford side of the Lea. and the following authorities have bean invoked to ».ake art ion: Ministry
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      222 14 B Tlie universal nonularitv of the Blue and Gold :B B 2n labelled "1711" Eau de Cologne i-^ due to the B SPlfe ,illt t^ at ,or more th ■>- a century, it has heen Jg B f^S^ made from the tinest i vjrredients, and accord- ft B .___!E^^____fc lS
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      169 14 I STOP THAT I Less Wortl LEAK! L„ AN x v i better Re^iiU 2 Yo_ can qokkly repair lvc^Ult8 1 leaks or cracks m radi- I A atom why be stranded A I miles front home, when _JL 1 irarehafltn* s tin of:- k^ C/^) OjPHi 4 A It
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    FRASER & CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS.
    6 15 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS.
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    EXCHANGE.
    66 15 May Eft. Bank 4 ma. ;j 7 Pank demand 2j3 3,4 Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 11 32 New York, demand 55 151 6 Credits MO days 57% France, demand 1431 India, T.T. 154 I Hong Kong; demand 12% p.c. Di?. 1 Yokohama, demand 124% Pangkok, demand 80%
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    PRODUCE.
    243 15 May 23. I Tin 200 Tons $100.25 i Pepper White 110 Flake Tapioca 0.50 Pearl Sago Small 8 Copra Sundried 920 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 820 Rice, Siam old No. 1. 830 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 266 Rice, Siam Broken No. 1.
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    C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    67 15 May 23rd., 12 o'clock mum. K.s.s. »mjuhl t>» Standard, Q.C.F Beet oS*- 4 <su. Standard R.S.S. Spot 884 M% Standard R.S.S. <>n leader iur,.- :is\ M July M*' A W4 July -Sept. m\ M Oct-Dae. MS 104 Tone ut* Market: Stead} after weak. Latest Cable*
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    RUBBER AND TIN RETURNS.
    158 15 <iuthrie and Co.. Kuala Lumpur. Agents. Sungei Buaya "-9.980; Ampat Sumatra 1 52.700; Kwah c 41.054; Sumatra Caoutchouc Maatschappij 1fi9,893; 42.270 kgs. palm oil; 9,775 kgs. palm kernels; Continental Plantation 79,973; Maats. VOOT Ond m Neder. Indie 175.000 coconuts. IJoustt'ad and Co.. Penan*. Agents. Takuapa (tirst
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    TRADE AND COMMERCE.
    117 15 YESTERDAY'S RUBBER AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 917 th. auctionr yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,561,224 lbs.; 696.97 tons. Offered 1,234,399* lbs.; r>f)l.()7 tons. Sold 934,753 lbs.; 417.30 tons. Spot. Ixmdon HV«d, New York 22 Vi cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet
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    ROSE MACPHAIL AND PENMAN LTD'S REPORT.
    202 15 Singapore. May 23. Rubber. London 11 -"id, down. Prices at 4 p.m. Spot 38, June 38'_, July 39 JulySept. 39 l Oct.-Dec. 40. Quiet Dull. Tin. London £199 ss. Mining- Steady. Sungei Way* 3.10 3.20„ Kuchais 1.40 1.44, Kinta Dredge 1.42 1.45, Klang River
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    MACPHAIL'S SHARE LIST.
    148 15 Yesterday's Alteration*. May 23rd., Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers. kinta Tin Dred. 1.41 1.441.. Kuchai j.37 1*42 "Malayan Con. §7 tJO f, uteh iji i.40 Kantau Ord. (*fl* 1.10 1.15 Rantau Pref. 1.12*44 1.17 ex Ulu Klamra wm 1.40 {•«"*rin 34s Id Sll M Hong Kor.tr Tin (fully)
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    M.R.P.DIVIDEND.
    88 15 M.R.P. DIVIDEND. Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Kuala I.umpui. agents for Malacca Rubber Plantations an m receipt of a cablegram from the Secretaries informing them that, m respect of the* financial year ended on December 31st the Directors have decided to recommend the payment on 21st prox of a dividend of
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    MALAKOFF DIVIDEND.
    63 15 Messrs. Boustead and Co. Ltd.. Penang. have received a telegram from the Secretaries, Messrs. Ed. Boustead and Co London, advising that the annual accounts have been issued shewing a profit of £21,222 and recommending payment of a dividend of 2% per cent. The sum of £13,288 is to
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      572 15 THE GREAT EASTERN IM ASSURANCE COiPANY _DR D (Inctpwafad m Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LffNnov nvmrv. o- nu x The Company h*s £20,000 depo^ »itt, the Supre™ Court C^ldcSs "ft a,. British Ui. Assurance Companies Act ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE. AGENTS WANTBn B Secretary Managing Director __>_„_
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      538 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANONG CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hong Kona;). HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $2(^600,090 Reserve Fund— Sterling: 6,000,000 Silver *f14,«900,iW0 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,090 COURT OF DIRECTORS: N. S. Brown, Esq., Chairman. W. H. Bell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon: Mr.
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      40 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE j Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A GORDON. LEE, Resident Manager.
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    SPORTING NEWS.
    228 16 CHINA TOURISTS WIN AT IPOH. Keeper's Fatal Nervousness. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh. May 23. Many thousands witnessed the soccer match between the South China tourists and Perak yesterday afternoon. Trains into Ipoh were packed by enthusiasts from long distances and traffic took an hour to clear after
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    MALACCA SPORT..
    369 16 MALACCA SPORT. The Singapore Cricket Visit. (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca. May 22. A tWO-day cricket match WUfl played on the Club Padang on Saturday and Sunday last between Malacca and the Singapore Cricket Club 2nd XI. At the last minute the Malacca Team was unfortunately considerably weakened by Fisho
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    KAJANG LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    68 16 In the Kajang tournament played over the holidays the following were the results of the open events: Open Singles: Kleinman beat Hovil 6 o, 6—o. Open Doubles: Hovil and Bingley vs. Hewett and Frrington postponed. Open Mixed Doubles: Kleinman and Miss Aitken beat Enington and Mrs.
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    S.R.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    40 16 The S.R.C. Tennis Tournament will conclude on Tuesday next with the championship doubles between Norris and Balhetchet and Ess and .lames commencing at 4. 4. r > p.m. The Club will be at home to members and friends.
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    INDIA-CEYLON CLUB TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.
    36 16 In the tennis championship on Wednesday S. Sittampalam beat V. Muthucumarasamv 6—3, 6—4. Last night m the first round G. Haradas beat R. Nodarajam 6 2, 6 3. Sudrananian walked over Thuraisaigam.
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    RACE COURSE GOLF CLUB.
    42 16 The May monthly medal (stroke) will be played for on Saturday and Sunday. Members are reminded that the entry list for the Colonial Cups closes on Tuesday May 28th. at 6 p.m. when the draw will take place.
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    KATONG GOLF CLUB.
    30 16 The Welding Cup competed for last TSmTmt was von b > K. V. Cuthbe with Mr aT^ 72 The SWeep was won by »ir. A. Robertson with 32.
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    SCHOOL ATHLETICS.
    410 16 KEEN RIVALRY AT THE STADIUM. Colonial Secretary and Sport. Amid scenes of keen rivalry the Singapore Inter-School games competition was held at the Stadium last evening at which five schools competed for the handsome shield presented by Tuan Haji Abdul Hamid. Between Victoria Bridge and Rangoon Road schools
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    JOHORE LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.
    213 16 The following are the entries for the Johore (southern section* law n Tennis championships for this year. Men's Double-: F. T. de la M. Norris and G. A. Marshal:; W. T. Bullock and .1. Taylor; Yasin b X Ahmad and Ismail b Nawawi; L. Blylbe *nd
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    CRICKET.
    153 16 The Malayan Non-Benders team to play the S.C.C. at Singapore on Saturday and Sunday will be as follows: A. S. Bailey, R. L. L. Braddell, C. H. G. Clarke, N. Grenier, O. P. Griffith Jones (Capt), W. N. Hansell, H. M. James, S. Stafford, C. C. Simpson. N. H.
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    FOOTBALL.
    41 16 In the second division of the League last evening, the V.M.C.A. beat the I.C.F.A. 2 o. The second division game between the R.A. and the R.A.O.C. on Saturday will be played at Pulau Brani and not as per fixture card.
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    ENGLISH FOOTBALLERS IN AFRICA.
    26 16 fßeuter's Service.! Capetown. May 22. In the opening match of their tour the English soccer team beat Western Province 6 to 1.
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    HOME SPORT.
    322 16 SOUTH AFRICANS BEAT MIDDLESEX. Morkel's Fine Bowling. The following are the full scores m the match between the South Africans and Middlesex: Middlesex. Ist Innings. Killick b Quinn 24 Lee c Catterali b Morkel 12 Hearne c Quinn b Morkel 3 Hendren b Quinn 6 Robins c Christy
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    COUNTY CRICKET TABLE.
    92 16 Derbyshire 4 2 1 l 0 o Q 21 Gloucestershire i' j i o <• o jj Surivy 1 L' 1 0 o l l>o K«<nt :i j 1 (i oo (t 14 Middlesex i of |f North;;nt- 4 110 J Y(»rk>hire L* 1 t» 1 n
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    M.C.C. AND INDIA.
    81 16 Probable Tours Next Year and m 1931. i/ondon. May Ift. Mr. Grant Govan. of the Indian Cricket Board ol Control, interviewed by Reuter said he conferred with the M.C.C. yesterday, and matters were progressing but he is still unable to make a eletinite statement. He expected, however.
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    BARELEG TENNIS GIRLS.
    107 16 [Reuter's Service.] London. May 22The barelegged vogue for girl tennis players set by the South African player. Miss Tapscott m England m 1927, is being taken up widely by English and American players. Miss Wills and Miss Cross played without stockings m Holland and France and now
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    BOXING KANGAROO AT BLACKFRIARS.
    103 16 Ex-Champion Takes The Count. London, May 14. For the first time m 30 years a boxing kang&roo was seen m England last evening, when a special three-round exhibition bout between the kangaroo and his trainer, Lindsay Fabre, ex-amateur champion boxer of Australia, was staged at Blackf
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    OUR SIAM LETTER.
    964 16 THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE ECLIPSE. Costly Preparations. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, May 15. The failure of visibility m the total eclipse of the sun disappointed a good many people, Their Majesties and the scientists not being alone m this connection. The preparations were on a big
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