The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 March 1931

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    19 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. *****. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 25, 1931. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    422 1 The Lahore executions have led to a feeling of deep resentment in India; there have been demonstrations in Karachi, the Nationalist members of the Assembly walked out as a protest, and Gandhi declares the executions to be a Government blunder, in which is a portent, perhaps, that
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    KITE-FLYING IN SIAM.
    756 1 I Kite-flying, the popular outdoor sport of the Siamese, has been handed down to them from olden days Kites are flown in almost all of the countries of the world and in some places the sport dates back before the Sukhodaya period The practice in Europe is
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      186 1 -tVTaks of >]a m' factoring leadership NO KELVJNATOR H\s IVFR WORN OUT BROS. < 0., 53 Robinson Rd RAFFLES HOTEL! EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE WITH MODERN I SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS THIS EVENING 6.15. I TEA DANCE MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA i 'grill'room f I SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT I J BRAISED AYLESBURY DUCKLING
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      212 1 AT LAST I AND I I 6ERRARD I I C^ S^^ ::>^^g^ ;^>^^ I I 7h£ tje that Binds ail CAStS" I THE 6ERRARD WIRE TYIN6 MACHINE CO. j sole agents M9ALISTER C? L T D s. wwn as. EUROPE^HOTEL] "Renowned by Recommendation" i TO-DAY TIFFIN MENU TO-DAY I Iced
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      213 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Cinema guide Page 2. Bankruptcy announcements Page 9. Chevrolet trucks for long life Page C. "Milkmaid" milk is a feast for baby— Page 8. Ceiling fans may be hired from Municipal Electrical Dept. Paee 3. CHRYSLER j j COMFORT spJfe^^^^^^^^Y BRIDGE PRIZES j j ARE TROUBLESOME j THINGS
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      17 1 17 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP NO KELVINATOR HAS EVER WORN OUT GETZ BROS. CO.. 53 Robinson Rd.
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    RUSSIANS RAID MONGOLIA
    178 2 Perplexing Soviet Move. Mukden, Mar. IS. Quite s sensation was caused early this week by the unexpected and rather mysterious arrival of 3.000 Russian soldiers along the Inner and Outer Mongolian frontier, where they seized much livestock. The sfanchui'lsa Government is perplexed over this sudden movement by
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    S.V.C. ROUTINE ORDERS.
    59 2 By LI -Col. M. J. T Reilly. M.C.. Commanding S.S.V.F. Singapore, Mir. 25. ■SflSJB* -The foOowtaf nn^;« allotment:, are re-published for inlormation. ■Bses leave Drill Ila II Sat Pun. B. T. R. Fairer R aB.'J 31 "E" Coy. T. "B" "P" Coy. T. •B." 29.3.31. "E" C(\v
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    126 2 Resignatitm Besoms of OssSSflS. Bis fftrorilency the Officer Administering the Government i been pleased to accept the resignation of his commission in the Strait' Settlements Volunteer F:>rce HCJCIII < Officer hS* Ma jar G. R H. Webb. 0.8E.. V.D 1• th erffect from the 28th. February 1931 Inclusive. (Aut.lv O.
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    130 2 The vote of three sums totalling over $8 000 lm* been approved by the Finance Committee «f the l*'o'»iative Council on account of the aafaries of a temporary land bailiir ami temporary deft* i„ the Land Office, the work in the Land Office having increased during 1929 Ittt wry rapidly
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      283 2 tew PRICE $5.00 EACH. >pare batteries and lamp bulbs MBDIVAL HALL LTD. Opposite G.P.O. Singapore. 1 1 lic:pid Service I Excellent Cuisine j j and Charming I Surroundings J These three features ensure J J dining in town at its very J J best that is why we J insist
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      159 2 VICTORIA THEATRE j To-Night and Nightly at 6.15 9.30 p.m. I a EPIC OF THE FROZEN SOUTH. LOST ZEPPELIN WITH j Conway Tearle Virginia Valli I Rieardo Cortez. f 5 Booking at Little's $2, $1 and 50 cts. |j rnfHUJ«S!fiSS!rra^ V RESERVE YOUR SEATS— PHONE 5261 \j f MATINEE AT
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      296 2 THE WEEK. WfJnesdfv. ?sth. ffteji Wat. r. 01. St, M ft. H.OO. 7.3 ft. Poot.ijaii Ooeasaereaal cup Baal lepeaf: g.l.g. I fe Heave, Stadium; nre Div fHilnwe a. vs. R.a. at fUt.C; 11 ii) Bant Bank vs. s. Ostta j r 00, at vmc a f Warders vs. Peel OflsO
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    SUICIDE AMONG CHINESE.
    320 3 SHANGHAI FIGURES. How the Heat Affects the Mind. The amazing statement was p y^ Chinese newspapers at Shanghai that there v.as one case of suicide or attempted suicide almo st even- four hours last year nmm," the Chinee population of Shanghai. Thfa Statement was based on the
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    Y.M.C.A. SCHOOL OF COMMERCE.
    1078 3 London C. of C. Examination Results. The following students have passed the London Chamber of Commerce Examinations held xn November, 1930: Ke it r Grade: TfpSVlHteg: N R Henon. I peed 45 Words). Shorthand. 110. words pvr minute: P. A Menon. 100 words per minute: Aug
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    EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
    200 3 this easy way to increased vitality. Are you enjoying life as you'd like to! Or do you feel robbed of all your energy? It's not much fun for the woman who feels pissied, "washed) out.' spirit!?**, who f.^nr to be getting thinner every day. Men turn
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    EXTENSION OF AIR MAILS.
    141 3 Air Minister's Statement. Rugby. Mai. 10. Discussing the extenSaOn of air m ils to Australia with a deputation of business m?n. the Air Minister, l*;rd AttUdree, 2x<id the question had been discussed at the Imperial Conference and proposals were now being con lUered by the t
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    ASIATIC UNEMPLOYMENT FUND.
    155 3 The patrons Of the New World Shows on Ifafdl 13th and 14th in aid of the Asiatic Unemployment Fund will be glad to know that a net sum 1 1 &2.0G4 was realised as per the following figufees: Tickets t;c?d by the Committee and their helpers 51.
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    EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT FUND.
    20 3 EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT FUND. Donations previously acknowledged $21,780.78 St. Mary's Church Committee 92.00 11. C. Butler (monthly) 10.00 'Anonymous" 40.00 $21,922.78
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      197 3 EIECTRICIT Y I V ECONOMY AND SERVICE I A breath of i the open road \]l The Electric Fan CEIUNG FANS MAY BE HIRED FOR $L5O PEB i MONTH FROM Municipal Electrical Dept. fijaVlH ggggggg99U Ki df^VJ** ZggXSgggKJl' .^B^^rHSß^B^^BggSsgfgflsak THE PREMIER WHISKY THAT GOES BACK TO 1627 fi jib j^
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      293 3 j«firafi!fira!fi*i«fi^ i Estate Trust Agencies I I (1927) Limited. BRANCHES 1 ifi 9 ifi 21, lirst Cross Street MALACCA. ifi 11, Lijjht Street PENANG. 3 jfi 14. Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. 9 -XI ts ifi I Registered by and Security deposited with ifi the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees,
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    RUBBER AND THE MOTOR CAR.
    698 4 REPRESENTS 8 PER CENT OF TOTAL COST. By E. Y. WATSON: Free Press and N.A.N.A. Copyright. uelroit. RUBBER, be it known, now accounts for eight per cent of the cost of the modern motor car. Likewise it is credited with being a potent factor in
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    MOTORING MADE EASY.
    261 4 Devices on the New Cars. Motor-car manufacturers aim at making the driver's task simpler and easier. The majority of motor-car manufacturers are at present testing their 1932 models, and, in the case of all those that I have inspected, devices are fitted which render skill in gearchanging
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    HOTEL ON WHEELS.
    133 4 Ornate Car for a Maharajah. One of the most ornate motor-cars ever built has just been shipped from Great Britain to India for the Maharajah of Patiala. Its equipment includes: Window glass that enables the occupants to see out. but prevents people seeing in. An Egyptian silver
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    97 M.P.H. IN "BABY" CAR.
    130 4 The Austin Motor Company, Limited, point out that the statement at the record for Class H cars of 94.061 miles established by Captain Campbell has been broken is incorrect. A Reuter report stated that the record was broken by Mr. G. E. T. Eyston, who,
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    77 4 Three interesting' oil filter tests in America recently showed that an oil filter removed as much as one teaspoonful of abrasive material in every 1.500 miles of driving. The tests also .stowed that wear with unfiltered oil was five times more than with filtered oil, and that in 10,000 miles'
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    SPEED LIMIT USELESS.
    393 4 Coach and Lorry Safe at 45 m.p.h. Motor coaches and lorries are openly disregarding the new Road Traffic Act. which Lxed their maximum speed at 30 miles an hour. An 3xtensive tour which I have made of the main roads around London, shows that, in the great
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    A FATAL CIGARETTE.
    121 4 Popular Shanghai Resident Burned in Bed. Shanghai, Mar. 11. Mr. William James Young, affectionately known in sporting circles as "Paddy Young", was found dead in his bedroom at the St. Joseph's Club here yesterday. It appears that he went to bed shortly after mid-night smoking a cigarette
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    TOLSTOI'S DAUGHTER.
    76 4 Tokyo, Mar. 1. It is reported that Miss Tolstaya, third daughter of Leo Tolstoi, the great Russian writer, has refused to return to her country in spite of the Soviet Government's order, fearing prosecution if she returns Miss Tolstaya has decided to live in Japan earning her living
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    34 4 Tunku Syed Abu Bakar, First Class Magistrate, Sepang, who met with a motor car accident on the 11th inst. on his way to Sepang, has left hospital, but is still confined to his house.
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      287 4 I PHILIPS I f" ARLITA" I V -fit )o >ou reanse tne magical HI softness that "inside frosting X 1 JL. t *t«u»-' means JL Y X PHILIPS "ARLITA" X f V inside frosted lamps are soft JL to the eyes and are ideal for v «9BBBcr- I «£> y
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      425 4 *^>®®(2Xs®(s)®^®®®(ft^^ HoVIS HzJ a I Bread is made at the ii 1 pore, from Hovis flour I Imported Direct from I Fresh Supplies Available I Daily at the (S) Singapore Cold Storage Co. Ltd. (ii w (A* ipX«)<sXs)®(a<s*y^s)W(^^ csxsj •'v*<?^*/^?yv«*»A*A»^<»r f^^ I 1 I I BJ Xk. •Aa^9^9gsVS^-'' .gggf his
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    DIESEL-ENGINED AUTOMOBILES.
    804 5 DAYTONA TEST. American Engineer's Views. [By E. Y. WATSON.) Detroit. Wilh economy now a major factor in the use of motor cars, the engineering minds of the automobile industry are being applied anew to the solution cf problems that so far have prevented Diesel-type engines from becoming real
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    2,000,000 GALLONS.
    213 5 American Motorists and Ethyl. America to-day. is consuming 2,000,000,000 eallons of Ethyl motor spirit per annum, as It has been found to be the most suitable fuel 8.000,000 motorists using it for their cars with engines with hiph compression ratios. Mr. D. S. Paul and Mr P. G.
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    CAR THAT OPENS GARAGE.
    355 5 Its owner drove me up the drive of his house with the car facing the trigs. He pulled i knob on the dashboard and the doors opened. We drove in, and he pulled the knob, and vhe doors shut behind us. By this superfine accessory to
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      304 5 C| FOR COMFORT Acceleration t j Speed. i* H c Chrysler Car 11 is Hard to Beat. R Leader in Style t and Body Comfort. I CHRYSLER 66 I \i TOURER $2,650. X SEDAN 52,950. CHRYSLER 77 f TOURER $3,950. |KJ SEDAN $4,200. t ROADSTER $3,750. L CHRYSLER f I
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      236 5 CHEVROLET TRUCK ASSURES LONG LIFE, ECONOMY and DEPENDABILITY il Chevrolet's 6 cylinder engine (f7k The Chevrolet rear axle houis smooth and powerful It sing is equipped with an developes 40 H. Pat 1600 inspection-plate, which can K.KM. and its freedom from be removed for quick adjustvibration at all speeds assures
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    SPANISH REPUBLICANS CRY FROM PRISON.
    1728 6 Farce of Court Government." INDICTMENT OF GENERAL BERENGUER. Hie fellow iliß remarkaldc article was spo. -tally written for the North American ha »si..»p«*r Alli.iicc. b| Senor N'iccio \l< ala Zamora, the Spanish Itrpuhliean leader who wis rSSseedasf aeSssSSaSSd, with other hi»;h ex-State officials, to six
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    WILD LIFE IN AFRICA.
    112 6 (ireat Danger of Extinction. London, Mar. 10. Th*- mamas trasallar, Major r. w. g. Hin«ston had much u> Ull to the Royal Osographlcsl sfccfety in regard to the threat to African vild life :us a result oi observations In the course «)f a tour undertaken on
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    CRITICISM OF "COLOUR BAR."
    101 6 League of Coloured People in Britain. London, Mar. 14. The league of Coloured Peoples in Great Britain was launched at a meeting at a Y.M.C.A. hall in London, faff. J. Fletcher, the secretary of the Joint Council to Promote Understanding estate** White and Coloured People In
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    ROUND THE WORLD IN A TRAMP STEAMER.
    175 6 Remarkable Exploit of Well-known Woman Novelist. There are, probably, few women who find their recreation on the sea. One of them is Mrs. Elinor Mordaunt. the well-known novelist, who a few years ago went round the world in a cargo boat. It follows,
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    THRILLING SPORT.
    652 6 Wild Turkey Shooting in Georgia. BY GRANTLANI) KICK. Albany. Georgia. WHEN it comes to ancient sports of Amerii a there is one outstanding event. It involves the matter of trailing and shooting wild turkey. There are many wild turkeys left on the Georgia farm of Bob Woodruff, known
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    CEYLON'S NEW CONSTITUTION.
    134 6 Order-in-Council to be Issued Shortly. London, Mar. 11. In tiic House of Commons, in reply to Mr. Graham Pole, Dr. Shlels stated that he hoped the Order-in-Council, relating to the new constitution of Ceylon would be issued in a few weeks, but some details had still to
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    BOOK REVIEWS.
    426 6 Some of the Latest Fiction. The Secret of Trescobell, by Joseph Hocking, Ward Lock and Co.. Ltd. This is a mystery story of the likeness of two girls to one another and of a secret marriage two g, nerafiuns previously amongst an old Cornish family named Trescobell. Ben
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    HUNTING A MOUNTAIN.
    493 6 Quest for the Highest, Dryest Spot. Wanted: The highest, dryesi spot in the eastern hemisphere. Reply-Box. THIS Is the quest upon which Mr. A. F. Moore of the Astrophysical Observatory of the Smithsonian Institution left Washington for the Cape Verde Islands and continental Africa. He departed with
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    CHINA MISSIONARIES.
    111 6 Paris, Mar. 9. M. Paul Claudel. the French Ambassador to the United States, having exercised high diplomatic functions in the Far East, has addressed a letter of protest to the editor of the Bulletin des Missions published in Belgium. That publication is inserting strange allegations, accusing the French
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    Bridge Notes and Problems.
    889 6  -  HORATIUS By i PLAYING OUT TRUMPS. a I AS a genera] nifal II may be said that a hand B/hlcfa is well sprinkled with high honours is best played in No Trump; while an unbalanced hand pomeesed of lev. honours is most valuable when played in
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    "REAL ISLAM."
    225 6 More Support for Monthly Needed. (By Our Muslim Correspondent.) The Oct. -Dec. number of "Real Islam, being No». 10-12 of vol. 3. has just been issued. The "Real Islam" is a local Muslim religious journal published in English, devoted to the dissemination of the correct, orthodox tioafhingi of
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    ANOTHER NAVAL BASE.
    130 6 Moscow Suspicious of British Mission. Moscow, March 12. The Press views with dark suspicion the journey to Bucharest of the British Admiral Sir Reginald Henderson with his staff, which Is alleged to serve for the establishment of a naval base at Constanza. The newspapers emphasise that the
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    18,000 MILKS CALL
    189 6 Telephone From DdgCsUsUbtl to Australia. What Ls claimed tta arortds ra rd d-.tanc- ;-ad.o-telephone c:tll fr< shore— eras nr.de Iron Oulomba Ifarfa a a distance rim: ted at 18.000 mi. Times of Ceylon. The honour I > fafir Hbt Engineer of Oeylou r<> .od Tetog he spoke
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    KING ZOGU.
    75 6 \.r:.fu. stsrea The Albanian King. A.M." and secretly fafl the Austrian in a special tram placed at hi. daa Italian Government The KIWI eluded the Court Chamber 'who has recovered from the 'in the course of the n-c <>t thS Klin; It II rumoured that t.. parture ls
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    THE RESIGNATION OF HU HAN-MIN.
    451 7 LEADERS' FREEDOM. Chiang Kai-shek's Argument. Nanking, Mar. 16. Setting forth hi? explanation for the*resignation cf fair. Hu Han-min, Ma-shu Chiang Kaishek, who presided at the weekly session of the Central Kuomintang yesterday morning, addressed a record gathering Q f Kuomintang enthusiasts and officials. i He
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    SUCCESSOR TO MR. HU HAN-MIN.
    234 7 At Present En Route to Australia. Manila. Mar. 3. Mr. Lin Sen, the newly appointed President of the Legislative Yuan of the Chinese Na- tional Government at Nanking, will not as- 1 sume his new duties for some time, he revealed I here to-day. Mr.
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    BAH LIAS ESTATES.
    282 7 The report covering the period to October 31 last of the Bah Lias Rubber Estates makes a very poor showing against its predecessor. J Compared with a net profit of £26,098 in 1929. j there is a loss of £1,595. After providing for this deficit, there remains
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      288 7 SUCCESS WITH SUNSHINE GLAXO What Nurses Write: EXPECTANT MOTHERS NURSING MOTHERS morning sickness relieved s• naniaa finished ••Patient had very bad morning ttcknew s s wee gaby .< fretful fktulence became very ill. I advised Sunshine Glaxo msmiarrt w ioU m^,k» morning and night. Result good. Got rSSSe B *^f
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    UNDERGRADUATE'S DEATH MYSTERY.
    1058 8 THE SOLUTION. Facts Support Theory of Amazing Suicide. Cambridge, Feb. 1". College and poiice authorities are now convinced that the mystery of the death of Francis John Charles Ellis, a second term undergraduate, whose trussed body was found in a room at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, yesterday
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    CHINESE EXHIBITION POSTPONED.
    276 8 Nanking Sets Back Date to April, 1933. Nankin?, Mar. 4. The Ministry of Industries officially states to-day that the opening of the National Industrial Exposition, which was scheduled to be held at Peking in 1931, has been postponed to April 1, 1933. It will be recalled that
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    COLONIAL METHODS.
    103 8 A Franco-British Examination. Paris, Mar. 11. A Franco-British committee of colonial studies, organised by the Colonial Union, has met and examined the question of the comparison between the methods of administration of England and Prince in their colonies. Various French and British personalities took part in the discussion
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    62 8 that the position of the body precluded the possibility of any person having left the room after the tragedy were features in the case which inclined the police more and more as their inquiries progressed to discard the theory of foul play. Other important facts vers the absence of noise
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    STOCK MARKET PROVERBS.
    493 8 The London Style of Quip. Since the stock market break of 1929 there I has been a revival of interest in the old saws Gurrent among Wall Street habitues. And the same thing seems to hold good in I London, judging from a letter recently s< nt
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    POET'S OLD HOUSE FOR SALE.
    188 8 London Retreat ol Robert Browning. No. 19. Warwick-cre.c cut London to be sold. Here, in this charming old -fashioned IsSSSS, Robert Browning lived fin- twenty-six pssjg, from 1861 to 1887 He wrote his long poem "I ha Ring and the Book." in one of it-;
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    EDUCATION IN CHINA
    114 8 Government Will Spend SI 1.1 M "OC on Schools. Educational autburltssi Issrnstl that the Executive Yuan had appr penditure Oi $14,410,000 during educational and cultural pur; by the Ministry of Education Among the Ren ii ted the $1,950,000 for the OsntTSl I'r.r. the list, the Chungshsn t
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    34 8 Amongst the pns en Roussei ailieh arrtved here Mr De Ohveira. OoVSmOI ADC. Capt May Ufa V day in Singapore with the mer Portuguese Mission heffS He just before she SfSi dUC to afternoon
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      726 9 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. iMy.JCE Ls hereby given that tenders are ii w invited lor the following materials or -ervices, and that particulars of such tenders -lay be obtained in the Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Cast -in -Situ l*nirrg for Foundations of the New Retort fcouse. Gas Works, Kallang.
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      526 9 NOTICES. HIGH STREET GENERAL STORE LIMITED. 'In voluntary Liquidation). NOTICE Ls hereby giv<n pursuant to Section Pof Ordinance No. 155 (Companies) that a ?ral Meeting of the above-named Company be held at 18 Battery Road, Singapore, on day 27th April 1931 at noon for the follow purposes 1. To receive
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      616 9 S^LANGOR TURF CLUB. SPKIftG RACE MEETING. Saturday Mfe, Saturday 21st, Wednesday Zsth and Saturday March 28th 1931. COMMENCING AT 2.30 pjn. EACH DAY. ENTRIES close at 4 p.m. on Friday March 6th 1931. DOUBLE TOTE:--will be held on two races each day of the Meeting. UNLIMITED SWEEPS :-One $5 unlimited
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      336 9 I l^ino^aop^ir .-—-^^r^f OLD SCOTCH lm I ids \T ve*" rt S |StM PPPRECWTED 1 I) FPOM TH£ D/Sr/LL£fiS aGoKrim£D/MBUXGH,SCOT£aM^ i i»..r gj^-x Economy i Under all conditiona %\l kISi #fl ot weather and rough v /j P| ■)fWp\ 4 \otir trust in the.^e tea- mv\ f I I viaN^jli
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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      MARRIAGE.
      40 10 PIGGE COUTTS. On March 23rd. at Presbyterian Church Singapore. W. Balfour Pii_qe. only son of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Pigge of Aberdeen to Eleanor E. Coutts only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. C. Coutts of Aberdeen.
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      DEATH
      52 10 KOONA VAYLOO— Father of V. Pakirisamy, 3f the staff of Messrs Allen and Gledhill. and V. Narayanasamy. of the Education Office, Singapore. The remains will be removed from the residence at No. 109 Bideford Road (off Ccirnhill Road) at 4 p.m. to-day for interment at the Hindu Cemetery. Upper
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      FUNERAL.
      47 10 LEOW CHIA HENG J.P. Ex-Committee Member of Chinese Advisory Board and Poh Leung Kuk, Ex-President of Chinese Chamber of Commerce and recipient of Certificate of Honour. Leaving No. 5 Cumming Street on 29th March 1931 at 10.30 a.m. for interment at the Chinese Cemetary. Ballestier Road
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    SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1931. PORT POLICY—A WARNING.
    832 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1931. PORT POLICY— A WARNING. His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government was probably quite correct when he said in Council that the Penang Members would not be satisfied with his statement regarding Government policy and Penang wharves. They would have been more, or
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    82 10 Chief Inspector E. P. Colgan has returned from leave, and will go to Kajang as Officer Superintending Police Circle, in place of Mr. H. C. F. Rodda, A'.C.P.. who is going on leave prior to retirement. At Friday's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners the report of the Sub-Committee (as amended
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    COMMODITY MARKET.
    89 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] London, Mar. 24, 5.15 p.m. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows: Spot £1215 16 (£l22 1 A). Forward £122 13)16 (£*****116). The market is easier. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's
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    47 10 The marriage was solemnised at St. George's Church. Penang, on Thursday, the Rev. Kenneth McPherson officiating, of Mr. James Edward Barton, of the Asiatic Petroleum Company. Ipoh. to Miss Mabel Pittock. second daughter of the late Mr. C. Pittock. and of Mrs. E. J. Bennett of Penang.
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    SCENE IN BROKER'S OFFICE.
    2004 10 RUBBER CONTRACT CASE. The Claim Against Messrs Lewis and Peat. Evidence of a dramatic scene in the office of a well-known firm of rubber brokers in Singapore was given at the resumed hearing before Mr. Justice K. a'B. Terrell yesterday, of the suit brought by Messrs
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  • STORM CLOUDS LOWERING IN INDIA.
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      GANDHI'S STATEMENT.
      194 11 [V (.rave Government Blunder." I K«»utcr s service.] New Delhi, Mar. 24. ;fl talks of a settlement there fpae of Bhagat Singh between us ted to the hanging of the Lahore -terday by Jawarharlal Nehru feelings of the Nationalists on the pecdng of the All-India Congress bi. statement,
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      COMMONS QUESTIONS.
      187 11 Mr Wedgwood Bonn Counsels Patience. [Brit: h Radio Official Service.] Rujrbv. Mar. 23. Replying to several questions regarding the it i<»n m connection with the Indian 8 cretary for India. Mr. Wedgwood la the House of Commons to-day il asking the Government of India ment, which would be
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      CONGRESS THREAT.
      173 11 Will Non-Co-Operation be Resumed r ßeuter's Service. 1 1..iI ..i! Hire. Mar. 23. Stay of the execution of the death sentence on Bhagat Singh. Rajguru and Sukhdav. the three men who were sentenced in connection with the murder of Police Commissioner Saunders three years ago was refused and
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      NO-RENT CAMPAIGN.
      112 11 1 Arson and Violence Follows Propaganda. r ßeuter's Service.] Allahabad. Mar. 23. Many acts of arson by discontented tenants are reported from districts near Allahabad where there has recently been propaganda urging tenants not to pay their rents. A Mohammedan landowner collecting rents yesterday was attacked by tenants
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    MERAPI VOLCANO ACTIVE.
    164 11 Evacuation of Several Kampontfs Ordered. ea Our Own Correspondent.) I'.ii.iu.i, Mar. 23. few days past the Merapi vol- < mi shown increased activity. mt inhered, the last eruption, a <>, was the cause of the death of. thou and native.;, who fell victims to rrent of red-hot
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    THE ASSIZES.
    73 11 Award for Plucky Chinese. 1 baa before Mr. Justice Whitley Slang Tee Thye was complimented courage and bravery in helping to Tin Eng Chong. found guilty ;i banana seller in a quarrel 20th and sentenced to death. The i.'. KWard Of $40 to be paid to ihye J*
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    SIAM'S UNWANTED SILVER
    89 11 Government Sales Cautious. fPREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT.] Bangkok, Mar. 23. The Ministry of Finance announces that the mass of the population are showing a prohounced preference for paper ticals instead of silver ticals. Large quantities of silver ticals are therefore being received at the Treasury, which has
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    OIL TANKER EXPLOSION.
    108 11 Coroner's Verdict Concerning Bukom Tragedy. A verdict of death by misadventure has been returned by the Coroner, Mr. F. G. Bourne, in connection with the death of four Chinese workmen who were injured as the result of an explosion on board the A. PC. oil tanker, Petronella,
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    LAW NOTICES.
    69 11 Cases for Wednesday, March 25th. Before the Chief Justice: 5. *****30 Gan Tarn Ee v.v H Kim Seng and Lim Theong Keng Executors of the Will of Teo Geok Quee deceased. S. 1202,30 Lim Lien vs Choo Seng Yan. Assizes: Before Mr. Justice Whitley and a Common Jury:
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    WINDFALL FOR NANKING SEMINARY.
    122 11 $12,000,000 BEQUEST. Estate of Loneliest and Richest Woman. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Mar. 24. The Methodist Theological Seminary at Nanking has been bequeathed $12 000 000 out of the $100,000,000 estate of the nonagenarian. Miss Ella Wendel, "the loneliest and richest woman in the world." who
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    IRISH "SWEEP" DRAW.
    336 11 First Prize of £354,544. [Reuter's Service. 1 Dublin, Mar. 24. The feverish interest in the draw for the Irish Hospitals sweepstake on the Grand National was betokened by thousands of people assembling outside thte Mansion House hours before the hour fixed for the draw, while inside hundreds,
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    CAR ACCIDENT SEQUEL.
    187 11 Claim Against Insurance Company. In the Supreme Cou£t before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) yesterday V. M. Quintel sued the Eastern United Insurance Corporation for $1,000 for alleged breach of contract in respect of the insurance of his car, which was damaged in a collision on
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    A MISSING DOG.
    170 11 Chinese Clerk Fined for Wrongful Detention. Sim Ah Bee, the Chinese clerk employed by the Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., who was charged before the Second Magistrate, Mr. G. E. Clayton, with wrongful detention of a dog belonging to Mr J. H. Wright, formerly of the Fresh
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    33 11 The Resident Councillor. Penang, Mr. E. W. P. Gilman, paid an official call on H.M.S. Kent and was received by Captain Bertram H. Ramsay. The Resident Councillor was accompanied by a small party.
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    AUSTRO-GERMAN CUSTOMS UNION.
    361 11 BRITISH ATTITUDE. Press Condemn Secret Negotiations. British Radio Official Service Rujrby, Mar. 24. Pending fuller official information as to its scope the attitude of the British Government towards the preliminary agreement for a Customs Union between Austria and Germany is necessarily one of cautious reserve not unmixed
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  • THE SCREEN.
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      276 11 With such a cast as Harry Green. Ifital Green, Skeets Gallacher, Nancy Carroll, Lillian Roth. Stanley SnJth and Zasu Pitts, anymusical farce could not fail to be entertaining. Honey, the screen adaptation of Come Out of the Kitchen, is all that. Briefly it is the story
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      LIGHT DRAMA AT THE ALHAMBRA
      254 11 Light, sophisticated drama Ls provided at the Alhambra where Once a Sinner opened last night. Dorothy Mackaill is in the leading role, supported by Joel McCrca, who scored recently in Lighr.in", and Ilka Chase, who is again cast as a gold digger with no illusions.
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    WOMEN'S FRANCHISE.
    42 11 Japanese Bill Defeated. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service. l Tokio, Mar. 24. In accordance with expectations the Bill proposing to grant local franchise to women which had passed the Lower House on Feb. 28 was heavily defeated in the Upper House.
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    SIMONITES HOLD LIBERALS.
    232 12 LEADERS' MEETING. Co-operation with Labour to Continue. WHAT WILL PAKTY MEETING SAY? I Reuters Service] i.onaon, Mar. 23. The largest meeting of Libera] ex-lflnJeten ever held scanned In Mr. Lloyd Oeorge'i room at the House of Commons this evening for the purpose of dtscanvshg conversations that Mr.
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    A PEER'S DEFECTION.
    212 12 Lord Joitrv LeaWfjg Liberal Party. Lord Joscey, tin etghty-fouT-year-old colliery magnate, has resign d from the Liberal Party He has sent the following letter to Lord Beauchamp, leader of the party in the House of Lords Dear Lord Bcauchsmp,— For some time I have not been in
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    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
    221 12 "WE ARE TRULY THANKFUL." To the Editor. Sir,— You are right bfl your Leader of to-day "For these and all his other Mercies" should have been engraved on the late Mr. Buttonbach's tombstone for his perseverance and Writings on the subject of Exchaimo. Practically we have
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    LANCASHIRE COTTON,
    66 12 62,000,000 Development Debentures. [Renter's Service. I louden. Mar. gg. The Lancashire Obtton Corporation h issuing on M:ir. 27 £2.000.(100 six year 6\- per cent, first mortgage debentures, ttie proceeds of the issue to be need partly for reconditioning and modernising mlDs which the corporation Acquired in the execution
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    NOT COMMITTED.
    86 12 Britain and Permanent .Minorities Commission. 1 British Radio Official Service. 1 BMSjhy, Mar. 23. Questioned in the House of Commons on the attitude of the British Government towards the proposal t<>r the lalsbnshiiiisil of .i League of nsausant Mbsortuss Oassnsiesfon, Mr. Daiton, the VtuU r-Secretary lot Foreign Affairs,
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    CHINESE POLITICAL SITUATION.
    528 12 NANKING ALERT. Chiang Criticised by Left Wing. Nanking, Mar. !>. PoOowmg the resignation of Mr. Hu Han-' .in political attention to centred on the Kuomintang Left Wing leader, Mr. Wang Chingwei, e/ho has hened a long proclamation setting forth the policy of his Party at Tientsin. M
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    LOW WHEAT PRICE.
    130 12 Farm Board Statement Sends Chicago Prices Down. I Reuter's Service. 1 Chicago, Mar. 25. Wheat sagged to the lowert point since 1895 yesterday following the Farm Board's announcement. Declines ranged from 3 cents to 11 cents a bushel, the closing price being M cents. The U.S. Farm
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    SPANISH TRIAL.
    49 12 Six Month* for Republican Leaders. I Reuter's Service. Madrid, Mar. 23. The court martial sentence on the Republican leaders on trial for their manifesto of last December, is seven months imprisonment. <A special article by Senor Zamora indicting the recently -dissolved Berenguer regime, appears on pace fi).
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    ARCHBISHOP'S TOUR.
    87 12 An Old Friend of Mr. Pierpont Morgan. [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Mar. 23. Dr. Lam:, the Archbishop of Canterbury, who SOSBC t;ra Ago fti urde:-'-d three months of complete rest by his medical advisers, left London to-day en route for th^ Mediterranean, •here be will join Mr.
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    27 12 Dr. Murdock. who has been for some time tant Superintendent of the Central Mental IfqapHal, has taken Charge of the institution on the departure of Dr. Samuels.
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    ANOTHER SUEZ DUES PROTEST.
    98 12 LIVERPOOL RESOLUTION. Vital Connection With Eastern Trade. I Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 24. A ret solution calling for a reduction in Suez Canal dues was passed at a meeting of spading Liverpool business men. The resolution Stresses Liverpool's vital dependence en Eastern markett and UTSJ3J Government
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    SIR CHARLES ELIOT.
    539 12 Services to Hong Kong University. "Sir Charles Eliot was a great scholar and a great gentleman," said the Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong University (Sir Wiliam Homell) at a meeting which was held in the Great Hall, of members of the University, for the purpose of putting on
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    U.S. TREASURY DEFICIT.
    87 12 $700,000,000 Down on the Year. I Reuter's Service.] Wash! g'on. Mar. 23. A Treasury deficit of $703,000,000 is expected at the end of the fiscal year on June 30. Some indication of the financial situation is given in the Treasury estimates for income tax collections in the
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    ENGLAND—JAPAN.
    51 12 ENGLAND— JAPAN. Radio Telephone Tests Started. [Reuter's Service.] London. Mar. 23. Radio telephone tests between Great Britain and Japan were inaugurated from Rugby wireless station yesterday. The tests will take a considerable time as the most suitable wave lengths mun be decided and a number of other very technical matters
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    126 12 At the annual general meeting of the Wales Minstrels held at No. 19 Seah Street the following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year. Patrons Aw Boon Haw and Koh Peng Chiang (re-elected). President Chua Swa Shwee (re-elected), Vice-Presidents- Yeo Wah Hin, Lim Bah Kow, Wee Yit Cao (re-elected) and
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    VICEROYS CONFIDENCE IN MR. GANDHI.
    728 12 SPEECH AT JAIPUR. Tribute to the Young Maharaja. Viceroy's Camp, (Jaipur), Mar. 14. At a State banquet held in Jaipur in honour of the Viceroy on March 14, His Excellency said: During the Ave years that I have spent in India. Your Highness has grown
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    FATHER TIERNEY.
    95 12 Kidnapped Missionary Murdered. I British Radio Official Sendee.] Rutjby. Mar. 23. Referring to the case of Father Tierney, of the St. Columbus Mission at Kienehang. in the Chinese province of Kiangsi. who has been held by bandits against ransom, Mr. H. Dalton, the L'nder-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated
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    SUPREME SPEED TEST.
    25 12 Schneider Trophy Race in London. Mar. 23. The Schneider Trophy contest will be held on September 12 over the Solent and Spithead.
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    PRINCE TO VISIT LISBON.
    41 12 Invitation Officially Accepted. r Reuter's Service.] Lisbon, Mar. 23. An official statement says that the Prince ot Wales has accepted the invitation to be the guest of the Portuguese Government at Lisbon on April 25 and 2fi.
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    78 12 The drought, which has been commented on in successive issues, stiU continues says the B N B. Herald of March 16, but there are signs of a break in the weather, as, after two abortive attempts on the 10th and llth March, a light j.hower of rain did actually fall
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    A GOLD STANDARD FOR CHINA.
    377 12 SILVER PROBLEM. National Coinage as A Beginning. Shanghai. Mar. 1<». The creation of a really effective planning organisation winch would guide the productive forces of the country and co-ordinate the activities of the various Government Ministries, is advocated by Mr. T. V. Soong, the Nanking
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    LOCAL WEDDING.
    336 12 Mr. W. B. Pit^e and Miss E.E. Coutts. The wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church on Monday of William Balfour Pigge, of the Singapore Improvement Trust, orly ;on of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Pigge of Aberdeen, to Eleanor Elizabeth Coutts. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
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    THE CHSNESE NAVY.
    68 12 Will Pay Cost of British Instruction. I Reuter's Service. I London. Mar. 23. Replying to Capt. Peter Macdonald (Cons.' Isle of Wight) in the Hou-e of Commons in regard to the arrangement made with the Nationalist Government of China for training j the Chinese Navy, Mr. Ammon
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    MR. HENDERSON.
    71 12 Leaves for Paris Pan-European Conference. I British Radio Official Service 1 Rugby, Mar. 23. The Foreign S-crctary, Mr. Arthur Hend-r--son, left London to-day for Taris to attend a meeting of the committee appointed by the Council of the League of Nations in January last to organise the work
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    31 12 i His Highness the Sultan of Selangor Is giving a farewell dinner to the Hon'ble the Brit.sh Resident, Seiangor, on Saturday next at the Ista.ua Mahkcta, Klang, says the Malay Mail.
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      MAY VISIT THE EAST.
      92 12 I Reuter's Service Parts, Mare* The announcement that the <: Legion Of Honour will be bestow,,; Chaplin is the climax to the h to the great comedian who S guest of M. Briand al the Quai I he met a dtstingul h d comps y. British
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      MAY VISIT SINGAPORE.
      360 12 Chaplin's Desire to (Jo |g Japan. m The possibility of Charlie Chat Itn Singapore on h\s .vay to Japan, b in the following mssaage from Lond >• that the famous cogsedtaa Iku, eoni France from Italy it, is likely that he a complete change of plans. Leaden,
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    THE D'ABERNON MISSION.
    103 12 Valuable Work in South America. British jlsdlo Oflksil Bervl stagey, Mir ta in reply to a question m the Hoc mens on the report of the D'Abernon M I to South America. Mr. G. If. OiHett retary. Overseas Trade Department, SSM had been given to the Mission';
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    MR. SNOWDEN.
    57 12 likely to he Well Enough ta Present Budget f R< uti i I Lssssea, Mai Mr. Si.< wden'i b is now c nt; Ueved thai h to pre* Ct the End- I U In Ihe of Commons in April. The date is p: 4 but i' may be
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    LONDON C. OF C. EXAMINATION.
    134 12 The folios Inst it ot were sua ber of Conunen sssaff-Keepfagt— <l out of 101 Miranda. Chan Kum Che Sion« Hee, Koh n n Yin, U I Tong Pun. TipasjiMlag- Cll out of 23) D i Miranda, Chan Kan Cti i C Choo Chew Hu
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  • SPORT OF THE DAY.
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      LEAGUE HONOURS.
      552 13 Aston Villa's Challenge to Arsenal. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 26. Arsenal and Aston Villa continue to cet a very hot pace in Division I and yet another failure by Sheffield Wednesday suggests that the champions have not got the staying powers of their rivals. A startling
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      RUGBY LEAGUE.
      115 13 Halifax Beat Oldham in Cup Replay. London, Mar. 14. The following are the results of matches played under Rugby League rules to-day. Bradford 0. Swinton 14. Bramley 11. Leeds 26. Broughton 17. Keighley 13. Castle ford 8. Huddersfield 17. Dewsbury 5, York 13. Halifax 3. Wigan 34. Hull
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      SCOTTISH LEAGUE.
      75 13 Management Committee Approve Changes. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 26. We were rather surprised to read that the Management Committee of the Scottish League have recommended that for the season 1931-32 The Scottish League shall consist of thirty clubs, 20 for the first Division and eighteen for
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      CLAPTON ORIENT'S AFFAIRS.
      30 13 v Stockbroker Appointed Receiver. London. Mar. 12. The stockbroker. Mr. M. Swears, has been appointed receiver and manager of the Clapton Orient Club by the High Court.
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      DEMPSEY TO FIGHT NO MORE.
      42 13 "Old Urge for Battle Gone." New York, Mar. 12. Jack Dempsey will fight no more. 'All th? old urge for battle is gone." he says. This definitely dispels the periodical rumours that Dempsey will attempt a come-back.
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      INTERNATIONAL SOCCER.
      180 13 Arrangement's for Next Season. At the Council of the Football Association meeting the following dates for next season's international and amateur international matches were fixed for recommendation to the National Associations. International Matches.— lreland vs. England m Ireland. October 17th. 1931; England vsWales, in England. November 16th, 1931;
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      THE DIX TRANSFER.
      204 13 A Warning to League Clubs. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 26. A warnirg to League clubs has now been issued by the Football League with regard to the transfer of Dix. the brilliant young forward of Bristol Rovers. They point out that before the transfer of
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      MILITARY FOOTBALL.
      171 13 British Beats French Army. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Feb. 26. 8.000 people including Mr. Tom Shaw. Minister of War. were present at Selhurst Park to see the British Army meet the French Army ln the International Triangular Army Tournament. At the outset the French inside forwards dribbled
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      HANDICAP CHASE.
      109 13 Grand National Horses on View. London, Mar. 14. Revelling in fine conditions and warm sunshine after the snow-covered training grounds of the past week, the Handicap Chase was run over a distance of four miles. Three Grand National candidates were placed as follows: ALIKE (11.7) 1 DRIN (12.7)
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      AMERICAN LAWN TENNIS.
      55 13 Borotra's Double in Covered Court's Championship. [Reuter's Service.! New York. Mar. 21. In the covered courts championship singles final Borotra beat Berkeley Bell 6 l. 3 6, 6 4, 3 6. 6 4. In the doubles final Borotra and Boussus yesterday defeated Landry and Sutter 7—5. 6
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      INTER-SERVICES CHAMPIONSHIP.
      33 13 Army and Air Force Draw. r Reuter's Service.] London. Mar. 21. In the inter-servires soOosf championship first match at West Ham to-day the Army and Royal Air Force drew 2 2.
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    31 13 •Razor" Smith, the All-England and Surrey cricketer, who paid a second visit to Ceylon as coach to clubs and schools, sailed for England in the P. and O. Mongolia last week.
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      676 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang. Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantuti every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kola, Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6
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      200 16 SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE FOG. Marconi Direction Finder Proves Useful. How a ship equipped with the Marcoru Direction Finder was able to enter port during thick weather, load its bunkers, and leave port apain while other vessels were held up by the fog Ls related in a recent report
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      PASSENGERS LEAVING.
      98 17 Al tla to-day: Mr. Buszard. A Mitclrcll. Mrs Mitchell PergUSOn, Miss Waddell, Mme H Oardner, Dr. J. G. Harrower. li Mr D. F. Macfie, MLss M Scott, Mrs. Scott. Mrs. A. rid child, European Nurse. Mrs. R. i child, Mr. S. B. Palmer. Mrs. 0 B Linford, Mrs
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      HSIN CHANG A TOTAL LOSS?
      187 17 Back Believed] to be broken. Merchants' steamei Hsln Chang. been temporarily abandoned on d where she ran aground, may be a preliminary survey of the vessel hej bai k ha. been broken. I have to be sen* to examine tbe wtt. ntpt at salvage Ls
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      STEAMER SUNK OFF LANDS END.
      195 17 'row's Night in Boats. Penzance. Feb. 19. steamer Iheotohoi was sunk in Ith another steamer, which is unOd'a End lost night The crew of shore safely thai morning in two 'Hu collision occurred shortly before In Mounts Bay. the Theotokos being tin starboard bow. mutes
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      SHANGHAI PASSPORT RILES.
      102 17 1 Muination of Foreigners' Visas. V.niKiiu. Mar. 7. thai the Commissioner of PubOreater Shanghai Municipan instructed to commence tataamtporti of foreign national, entertrom UM 15th iiust. At Woosung lamination oilier will be establish- with reoenl iftmftrri to the rnmenl ol Qnatar Shanghai "1 Foreign Attain and Interior
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      SHIPPING AND TRADE.
      1156 17 Mr. Runciman on Futility of Parliament. Mr Walter Runciman. MP, spoke on shipping at the Coal Trade Luncheon Club at the Hotel Metropole in mail week. There was very good reason. he said, for the rumour that neith-r tramrs nor liners were making their owners rich. Not
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    THE GUARDIAN GUNBOATS.
    959 17 I Chinese River Pirates. River steamers carrying passengers and merchandise are constantly plyi ng u and down the Yangtze between Shanghai and Ichang. a matter of some 1,300 miles As he great waterway of China, the Yangtze carries the burden of the trade, and even m these
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    PASSENGERS EXPECTED.
    28 17 Per Blue Funi.el Aeneas due from UJC. About April 1: Mrs. Exley and two children. Mrs. C. Mills. Miss M. M. Maxwell. Mr. D. G. Davis.
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    85 17 a nation, economiaed. so sureiy would we delay the recovery of the world. Mr. Runciman said that a new generation was coming along He hoped they would face these problems and direct their attention away from the purely political channels to the practical problems of life. He had more faith
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    BIG CONVENTION IN NANKING.
    503 18 WOMEN ADMITTED. 2,500 Delegates to Assemble. Nankin?, Mar. 12. Two outstanding political issues, which pro■iM to have a far reaching effect, namely, the adoption of provisional constitution to ensure Mtoquate protection to property and individual light, ana the discussion of the advisability of electing a President
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    WORLD TRADE MOVEMENTS.
    332 18 The first volume is issued of a comprehensive investigation by the League of Nations of world trade movements during 1927, 1928. and 1929. •Memorandum en International Trade a::d Balance of Payments. 1927-1929: Volume I—Review of World Trade. Allen and Unwin. Ltd.) From this it appears that after
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    159 18 Programme of Drills up to and for week ending March 29th. Wednesday. 5.15. Drill Hall. "A" (M.G Coy Revision. I* Bn. S.S.V.F. (Recruits), Arms' Drill. S.R.A. B-Utery parade. Thursday, 5.15 p.m., Coy. H.Q "E" (Chinese) Coy., Recruits— Drill. Trained Men— Weapon Training. Drill Hall. s.R E. (v),
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    PRINCE TAKAMATSU.
    85 18 His Third Visit to Paris. Paris, March J). The secretaries of MMt Tr.kamatsu told it in confidence in Paris this evening that this the third time the Prince has come to Paris with the Princess, bringing with them only a secretary and a maid, though His Imperial Highness
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    LATE LOUD BIRKENHEAD.
    43 18 Another Will Found Amng Papers. M.ir. 10. Another will ,i the i i., fi Birkenhead papers. The pant Q| the tone,.. v orttarij revoked ■Ml Understood that fee only eh me. I -übuitutir.n of a new execmor tax one deo
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    21 18 Capt. W. M. Blag*-,, UK. has be,,, .stru.k off tne strength ol Um Command r th effeci rom March Ist. i
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      475 18 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK. OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital in 600,000 shares ot £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: 38, BLshopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches Alor Star Hong Kong Saigon Amritsar Iloilo Semarang
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      307 18 BANKING. ItfERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated ln England) Capital £3.000.000 Subscribed 1,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.645.505 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrle, Esq., Chairman. P. K. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq„ J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelf ord. Esq., Bir Thomas Catto, Bart. LONDON
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    CHERMANG DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS.
    1383 19 ANNUAL MEETING. Question of Further Opening Up. annual genera] meeting of Chermang Ltd was h'ld at Evatt and Cornon Monday the Hon'ble Mr. P. <<n presiding, supported by the Hon'p a Pledger, Ifeasrs. w. h. Macgregor. c, A Potts, H. E. Nixon and C. V. Bailey (for
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    THE P.A.M. REPORT.
    289 19 The annual report of the P.A.M. staU.s inter, alia: Membership of the Association at Dec. 31, 7 930. consisted of: 19 District Planters* Associations representing 1.199,333 planted acres; 15 individual estates 23.10:3; 3 nroprietary planters; 24 private members; 19 firms, corporations and agency houses. J The Pahang
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    84 19 The 160.000 motor vehicles of British India used approximately 423.000 tyres during 1930. as compared with a consumption of 483,000 tyres in 1929. It is expected that 1931 will show an increase ln tyre use. and, If each vehicle absorbs an average of 2.8 tyres during the year, it will
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    To-Day's Price Changes.
    420 19 To -Day 's Price Changes. EXCHANGE^ RATES. March 24. SELLING. London 4 months' sight 23 ***** London 3 months' sight 2|3 13,16 London, 60 days' sight 2!3 2i>j32 London 30 days' sight 213 314 London, demand 23 23 32 London, T. T. 313 __|i6 Lyons and Paris, demand 1430 Hamburg,
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    FRASER'S SHARE LIST.
    953 19 TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH. CLOSING QUOTATIONS. H Buyers „ers. 21s 6d 22s 6d x.d. 19s 2fs Ayer Hitam Tin (ss) 12s 13s 6d cd. Bangrin Tin 13s 6d 14s 9d Batang Padang ($1) 10 15 i Batu Caves ($1) 40 50 I Buklt Arang (sl> 35 40 Burmah
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    RUBBER PRICE SLUMP.
    260 19 How the Industry Met the Crisis. In the course of the long report of the P.A.M. Mr. Ward-Jackson makes the following interesting comment on how the estates met the slump: The fact that the rubber growing industry of Malaya rapidly adjusted itself during the late months of
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    LYALL & EVATT'S DAILY REPORT.
    142 19 LYALL EVATT'S DAILY REPORT. Singapore. Mar. 24. Local markets are still devoid of interest, apart from some speculative business in Penawats. which touched 70 and over. Subsequently sellers came out. following the sharp declin? of 1.50 in the local tin price. Kuchais. Kintas and Sungei Luas are all rather easier,
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    62 19 March 24th.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyers Sellers. R S.S. equal to London Standard, Tone of Market: Stagnant. Latest Cable: London Spot sheet 3", d. per lb New York Spot Sheet G.cts. 7 per lb. Spot 12 12', Standard R.S.S. on Tender Apiil 12'_. 12", May
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    97 19 A new enamel containing a rubber base has made its appearance in England under the name of Steelcote and is marketed by H. A. Moore and Company. London. It is claimed to be impervious to all weather conditions and will not show brush marks, bitter or crack. The makers also
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    RUBBER COMPANY NEWS.
    118 19 A Record of Profits and Losses. I FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT. I London, M.ir. 21. Highlands and lowlands I'ar.i Rubber report lot 1930 shows profit of £4.526. No dividend is proposed and the sum ot £33.781 is to bo carried forward. Aver Kilning made a prolit of
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    MACPHAIL & CO.'S DAILY REPORT.
    168 19 MACPHAIL CO.'S DAILY REPORT. Sin/raporc. Mir. 21. Tin, Dafi Pcnswats 67 1 70. Tslan lOnea 72 77, Rantau Pref.s 40 45. Kintas 1 1., lis. Sungei Loas 1.12 1.15, Johans 20 25. KuctUtiS 92 95. Bong Petti CO 6"., Malaya Oonsolfl 19 20. Hitam Tin 17 21. Rahmans 60 70.
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    LONDON TIN SYNDICATE.
    433 19 Rational Regulation of Supplies Favoured. In their report for the year ended September 30 last the directors of the London Tin Syndicate state that the several amalgamations which were completed early in 1930 served to reinforce the corporation's position in Niuerla and to establish its interests In
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    YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK
    112 19 The local branch of the Yokohama Specie Bank. Ltd.. Ls In receipt of a telegram ironHead Office stating that at th»» halt early general meeting held on the 10th instant the following resolutions were pas,«-d. Tint the nett profit for the half vert r riding Dec. 31st
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      74 19 Assets exceed $12,000,000. L Assurance In force over $38,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House. Singapore T LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry. EC The Company has £20.000 doposlted with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with the British Uf,
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      95 19 •fj »-»»-"->W»-T-JT-ri-TVJl-ilJlJlJl^^ I IN A.D. 1720. I _n -fj ifl IC {two hundred and ten years ago.) _G ifi in _fi There were no Railways S in yj W^ no Omnibuses _2 ifi no Stage Coaches in ifi in if; Steamships were unknown. War ifi ifi vessels were built of
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    WEEKLY SPORTING NOTES.
    128 20 The WeekS Cricket i*;id. ns Clubs IJraw. A rueful Air Force Bowler. League Football. Mrmcrabir Golf Match at Bukit Timah. Once again, in last week-end's matches, bowlers enjoyed greater ?,uccess than batsmen vend there were some notably good bowling performance?;, both McFarlane and Jarvls of the Cricket
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    THE WEEK'S HONOURS LIST.
    1571 20 Hatting. 75 Chia Keng llock. S.J.I, vs. C. C Olosteiv 68 D C Burn. SCC XI vs SRC. XI. 65' D R Harper. SCC XI vs SRC XI 53 T M L R/dmcnd, SC.C. XI v.,. R.E. and R A 53 T E K Retnam. Otjst
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    SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB.
    310 20 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following were the results of yesterday's play: Championship Preliminary. D. E. L Anderson beat R. M. Duff. 6 l. 6—3. P. H. Stewart Brown beat S. H. Mc Murray. 6—2. 7—5. S. E. Newbery bs. J. O. Boogerd (postponed). O. W. Gilmour vs.
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    TANGLIN CLUB TOURNAMENT.
    44 20 The result of yesterdays tie was as follows: Ladies Double* Handicap. Mrs. Tennant and Mrs. Stephenson beat Mrs Drew and Mrs. McMullan. 6 4, 8 6. WEDNESDAYS TIE. MixoJ Doubles Handicap. Major and Mrs Nunn vs Mrs Stephenson I and Taylor
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      GLOUCESTERS BEATEN.
      462 20 Islanders Show Much Improvement. Pulau Branl J2; G tour esters 0. Pulau Brani gave further proof cf their great improvement this season when they met the Gloucesters at the Stadium yesterday afternoon, in the First Division of the league, and won by two clear goals. The Oloucesters could
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      COMMERCIAL CUP FINAL.
      89 20 Replay Between G.E.C. and F. and N. To-day. The second replay of the Commercial Cup final between the G.E.C. and Fraser and Neave will be played at the Stadium. Anson Road, this afternoon. Kick off 4.45. It will be recalled that the final was drawn 2 2,
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      WARDERS vs. POST OFFICE.
      42 20 The following XI has been chosen to represent the Warders against the Post Office on the Warders' ground to-day at 5 p.m.: Morgan; Humphries and Metcalfe; Smith, Reade and Drabwell; Lindsay, Prescott, Harris, Mitchell and Burchell. Reserve. Groom.
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    S.R.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    222 20 Results of yesterday's ties in the S.R.C. tennis tournament are given below. Championship Singles. C. A. Petcrron beat E. L. Carnegy 6 2. B—6.8 6. "A" Singles. G. O. G. Hoy beat T. Leijssius 6 4, 6 3. F. XcktLs beat J S. de Souza 6 3,
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    S.C.C. SNOOKER TOURNAMENT
    38 20 The following ties are arranged for to-day Wednesday) E. J. Riches and Roy S. Wilson vs. W. Kenwcrthy rnd 11. E. TTove. T M BmeUle and G. Pritchett vs. J. E. Wills rnd augtaaa Jones.
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    OPENING OF FLAT RACING SEASON.
    661 20 THE LINCOLNSHIRE. Prospects in To-day's Race. The Lincolnshire Handicap, which marks the opening of the English flat racing season, will be run to-day. In the search for the winner there are certain points that it pays to remember, especially if one. happens to be a
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    LINCOLNSHIRE TO-DAY.
    154 20 Latest Betting Grand National Prices. [Reuter's Service 1 London, Mar. 2?>. The following is the latest Victoria Club betting on the Lincolnshire to be run en *\Yednc.> 100 9 Massai offered. 1C?— 8 taken. 100 8 The Masher. 100—6 Knight Error. 20 1 Eyes Front. 20 1 Leonidas
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    HOME FOOTBALL.
    40 20 Oldham and the Albion Draw. [Reuter's Service) London, Mar. 23. In Div. II of the English League Oldham and West Bromwich drew 2 2. In Div. 11l (Southern) Luton lost to Clapton Orient by the onlv goal scored.
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    SEPOY LINES GOLF CLUB.
    23 20 The mens monthly medal competition (stroke) of the Sepoy Lines Golf Club will be held on Saturday and Sunday.
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