The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 February 1935

Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
  • 17 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 14,500 ESTD. 1835. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1935 10 CENTS.
    17 words
  • 887 1 MAY INVOLVE A SCANDAL TO EQUAL THAT OF STAVISKY Government Powerless To Take Action i NO CONFIDENCE IN TIN MARKET STABILITY QUESTIONS IN COMMONS ABOUT GROUP CONTROL rA GRAVE SITUATION IS DEVELOPING IN HOME FINANCIAL CIRCLES FOLLOWING THE COLLAPSE OF THE PEPPER POOL AND THE
    887 words
  • 513 1 Censure Debate Reactions London, Feb. 15. U NJ EITHER moribund nor suicidal" is the verdict of moderate critics on the Government's condition following the debate on the Socialist motion of censure which, it is generally felt, cleared the air and dispelled the despondency with which the week
    513 words
  • 261 1 GHTER SUNK BY CARTHAGE IN HARBOUR SCRAMBLE TO SAFETY hrill For The Inchcapes |lD Incl director of the Md 0 s.N. Co.. and his Lady Inchcape, jKrh tin Dayang Leonora of Major General Sir Neill pp it of the British rtered Co., and icr p rs had a thrilling the
    261 words
  • 88 1 Two Probationers To \iv Selected ATTENTION is drawn to the advertisement In another page In which it is notified for general information that the Government proposes to select two probationers lor the Straits Settlements Civil Service this year and that applications, which must be on the prescribed
    88 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 54 1 JOIGIA TEA Brill* the freshness md fragrance of the \lalav n gardens direct to your home. {H%&* ~z X CteZ MALAYA'S PREMIER HOTEL j Today's Attractions RIJSTTAFEL 12.30 3 P.M. SPECIAL DINNER CONCERT 8.15 915 p.m. DANCE (FORMAL) 9.30 Midnight CABARET ATTRACTION LEE GOLDIE AND PARTNER Comedy Novelty Acts RAFFLES
      54 words
    • 113 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA SEA VIEW f§ H 0 T E L IDEAL SEASIDE RESORT EVERY ROOM WITH PRIVATE 8.%111. RUNNING HOT COLD WVI I X TENNIS GOLF SWIMMING SUNBATHING ONE OF SINGAPORE'S tCSNK BEAI3TY SPOTS TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE CABARET WITH LES
      113 words

  • 42 2 May Now Be Sent By Air To Australia The General Post O^ nounce that money orders for p In Australia may now be d^ ■<■» by air mail on payment of a- mall fee of 20 cents for each mon r.
    42 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 202 2 have heen ntrmsm^MwK/^ > Akr^km Wk^mWß/wlwi n i dr Colds are not a necessary evil Nobody can protect themselves day and night against infection, but it is easy to fortify your •ystem against those germs to which you have fallen a victim again and again. P«opU who used to suffer
      202 words
    • 132 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. It is notified for general information that the Government proposes to select two Probationers for the Straits Settlements Civil Service this year and that applications, which must be submitted. on the prescribed forms, must reach the Colonial Secretary's Office not later than the 29th March. 1935. Forms of
      132 words
    • 440 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS LUXURIA CREAM Harriet Hubbard Ayer A perfect cleansing cream that seeps deep into the pores, loosening those invisible flakes of dust and grime which soap and water can never reach. brin"ing them quickly to the surface to be A-iped away. Leaves the skin clean and refreshed. MEDICAL HALL,
      440 words
    • 293 2 _TKX|)Ek^B» SINUAI'OKF B^' MUNK'II'AUTv Tcn«|, r< Tenders X follow^ mate. <m ssr w Construction Kitchener I Roar] to V Let Road, for boardln Monday Pi Supply ol Bulphat period 1 B 19 ?st. c i;;; TRADF AM) luj^ ADVERTISEMENTS Advertisers ire that on and after July following condition Trade and
      293 words
  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • 185 2 Diary Of The Week SATURDAY, FEB. If, High Water. 9 .37 a.m. 8.6 ft., 11.22 p.m. 3.2 ft. Football M.F.A. League. Singapore Pranakan vs. Darul Khair, Jalan Besar Stadium. SUNDAY, FEB. 17 High Water. 1025 a.m. 9 ft., 11 47 p.m. 8.5 it. Football M.F.A. League. Darul Bahar vs. Shahar
      185 words
    • 800 2 Church Services S^Dtuae-esima SundaY 9.20 a.m. Sunday School (lower dept.). ounudy 9.20 i,.m. Sunday School (higher dept.). 9.50 a.m. English Service. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL Preacher: Rev. E. S. Lav, 8.A.. B.D. fi 50 a.m. Holy Communion. WESLEY m ™SS?^ EPISCOPAL Ba m. Ho* Communion (choral). F rt Cannln J™ thc
      800 words
    • 307 2 Week-end Wireless 1 Singapore ZHI (Owned and Operated By Radio Service Co. of Malaya Ltd.) Wavelength 49.9 metres SUNDAY 11 a.m.--1.30 p.m. Recorded music. 5.30-7 p.m. Relay of church service i from Presbyterian Church, Sin- j gapore. 8.8.C. Transmission 111 SATURDAY p.m. 9.35 Big Ben. The Belfast Wirel?ss Orchestra. George
      307 words

  • 174 3 udge Orders Costs Against Litigants' Solicitor oman s ivorce Petition HEARD IN CAMERA m exercised his Civil Procedure when he excluded public, from the suit brought by Micheaux. who dissolution of her ri Marie Micheaux. Kuala Lumpur, and Co I UL, and for the children ol the !;>: was not
    174 words
  • 1257 3 FOR ARGUING AGAINST INTEREST OF HIS CLIENTS JUDGMENT condemning counsel to pay the costs of his J own clients was delivered m the Supreme Court yesterday by Mr. Justice aßeckett Terrell m the matter of an orißinatins summons concerning the trusts of the will of Low Guan Swi, deceased. This
    1,257 words
  • 50 3 general meeting of the (Malacca) Associa- the Seng Chcong with Dr. A. L. Hoops the chair. office-bearers resultPresident, Mr. E. C lent Mr. Loh Kiir and treasurer. Mr nmittee, Mr. Tan Erin Kirn; the Hon. Mr C.8.E.; Mr. P. G. PaCurrier; Haj Mr L A Chitly. J.P.
    50 words
  • 298 3 HEARING ADJOURNED UNTIL MARCH 18 'THE case m which Mr. and Mrs. N. C. 1 Begg are charging the Gonzales sisters, their two servants and Heinz Militsz, a musician, on various counts of using abusive language and of voluntarily causing hurt was mentioned again yesterday afternoon
    298 words
  • 67 3 Tributes to Dr. A. L. Hoops, C.8.E., wore paid at the Malacca Rotary Club tiffin on Tuesday. Dr. Hoops intends to spend some time m Alaska, where he has a brother, and m Canada and the United States before going home. At the end of his leave Dr. Hoops will
    67 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 41 3 rP^AERATED II _J MltSB I I CL \Z^ lijy^BßßpW GENTS' SHIRTS PYJAMAS FINISHED TO FIT SMARTLY BY OUR EXPERT TAILORS. WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION IN EVERY RESPECT. A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU. SINGAPORE SILK STORE -o h s e TV AND ss^
      41 words
    • 245 3 Appetising Reasonable. Always Something Dainty Something Tasty Something Satisfying.. Prepared from only the very best of good things, always something to please the van ing tastes of our discerning patrons. Nothing gives lIS greater pleasure than to see the contented smile of our contented diners. Why not join the happy
      245 words

  • 915 4 1,550 Exhibitors At The BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR Seeing London FREE PRESS SPECIAL •THE British Industries Fair, which opens at Olympia and the White City, London, on Feb. 18, and m Birmingham on May 20, is, like every other function of 1935, to mark the King's jubilee. All its 1,550 exhibitors
    Singapore Free Press  -  915 words
  • 115 4 THE HIGHEST NATIONAL PARK From Our Rome Correspondent) The highest National Park m Europe has been created by the Italian Government s decree concerning the 210 000 acres at thp Stelvlo Pass, an Alpine passage way. the highest into Italy including mountain groups with 60 peaks nearly 10.000 feet. A
    Singapore Free Press  -  115 words
  • 3 4 pOBT DM ynn
    3 words
  • 416 4 Distress In France <*Rom Our Paris Correspondent TN spite of >he exchange market where artists 'sell' their pictures for groceries, clothes oi the services of doctors, tailors builders and the like, the distress among (hem this winter U perhaps greater than that of anj other class
    Singapore Free Press  -  416 words
  • 44 4 44MOW. I want Albert to have a thoroughly modern and up todate education.' said his mother "including Latin." "Yes, of course," said the head master, "though Latin is. as you know, a dead language. -Well, all the better. Albert's going to be an undertaker."
    44 words
  • 160 4 To The Editor Sir r ln the debate which took place m tho House of Commons m December lost on the state of the Navy Sir Donald Currie said: "With regard to graving docks nothing had really been aone. and at thia moment we had no graving
    160 words
  • 334 4 As It Was- The Singapore Free Press, For The Week Ending February 14, 1885 50 Years Ago JOHORE NEWS From Our Own Correspondent) Our nights seem to grow cold m proportion as the heat of the days increases. The last few nights have seen particularly so. and yet it is
    334 words
  • 81 4 FOR SALE— THE PIONEER ESTATE The undersigned are requested to otter tor sale The Pioneer Estate. Gunong Pantie. Johore. There are i about 130 acres planted m Liberian Coffee and Cocoa, and some of the trees are m bearing. There is a reserve of finest land comprising an area of
    81 words
  • 140 4 I Frcm Our Own Correspondent I A day or two ago I visited the rooms oi the Calcutta Arts Club; m these are hung some magnificent pictures There is a Reubens that cost the Society £1.500. I found several pictures of the late James Noakes an artist who
    140 words
  • 83 4 trocps are ordered to Egypt m addition to the British reinforcements. London. Feb. 10.— Eight thousand British reinforcements are starting for Egypt. Italy has decided to assist England if asked to. Cairo. Feb. 11. It is stated that General Gordon was stabbed during the capture of Khartoum and
    83 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 92 4 cQovely Skin! Reward of constant care With Cntieara Soap and f nticnra Ointment. Lef these gentle emollients be your beauty aids. At intuit bathe freely with hot water and Cuticura Soap. If any signs of pimples, blotches, red, rough skin appear, anoint with Cuticura Ointment. Daily care will keep the
      92 words
    • 257 4 FACTS FOR SSSFJSS+ Pains and Indigesttoi r m absolutely sun tests and m,d;, have proved 'Blsui the quickest-ac, effecUTe stoma< h medical Kience Bisurated- treatment for the pr, stomach trouble N neutralise ol the har cause todifetUon and it also spreads a film low the lnnam^ t0 L PI Leading
      257 words

  • Article, Illustration
    130 5 lotofraph taken at the opening of the new dance hall of the Sfong 800 Athletic Association last Saturday. OLD lion at the Ponggol Zoo does not seem at all pleased with the attention of the visitors. GUESTS OF HONOUR at the launching of the N.D.L. Liner Scharnhorst. From left: Chancellor
    130 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements

  • 598 6 THE P. O. ARE DOING THEIR BEST Must Be Good Reason If They Arrive Late, Says Lord Inchcape U \A/ E can do no more tiian we have done. We are serving the country with powerful and expensive steamers, travelling at 18 and 20 knots an hour." Such was the
    598 words
  • 117 6 For Reporters At K.L. Sanitary Board Meetings At Wednesday's meeting of Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board. Mr. J. R Vethavanam suggested that more com- iortable accommodation should be provided for the representatives of the 1 press. At the Sanitary Board meeting! the! I members sit at three tables arranged
    117 words
  • 358 6 "I Became Mad About Him WOMAN TELLS EFFECT OF EATING CURRY lIOW a husband waited lor two years before he could trace his wife, who was enticed away by a compatriot while he was lying ill m the Sungei Rasa Hospital. Batu Tiga. was related before Mr. G. Turner, the
    358 words
  • 32 6 The next meeting of the Singapore Rotary Club will take place on Monday The speaker will be the Rev. R X S Adams. Subject: The Malayan Scout Contingent In Australia."
    32 words
  • 315 6 DEVELOPMENTS IN BRITISH NORTH BORNEO CEVERAL interesting developments m British North Borneo were referred to by Major-General Sir Neili Malcolm, president of the Chartered Company administering that country, yesterday. Sir Nell] is on his way to BN B on a two-months' visit. He
    315 words
  • 670 6 Singapore Firing Club Record TN spite of the bad January i weather for seaplane flying, the Singapore Flying Club put m a total of 108 hours which for this particular month is a record The January report of the club states As a general rule
    670 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 87 6 SIR JAMES BARRIES CELEBRATED PLAY NOW BECOMES A GLORIOUS ROMANTIC SCREEN TRIUMPH! HELEN HAVES m Me tro-Goldwyn- Mayer Proudest Presentation WHAT EVERY WOMAN I KNOWS" By Sir James Barrie cast includes MADGE EVANS BRIAN AHERNE STARTS WED. 2OTH PAVILION I MMM 1 1 M^ik, I KNSIRE BFITER VISION Our specialised
      87 words
    • 198 6 LADII.S. If -i T!^^^"^^«*4BH Urn*, 1m,,',, /^S t£'.:^C- t»«r, pMI of .6- J S 3jll Ma in«i.' f «<fl 0 MuAilty M t», -A •r^*» joor w,,kt ki »"5 j| ENUEMKM If V^^ 5 •«t«,t mm w»n -Vis roar ..i f ht •>!•„» r.. t 3 THE ROSS SYSTEM «^T^i
      198 words

  • 633 7 MURDER CHARGE FOLLOWS INTERVENTION IN FIGHT Elopement suggestion Leads Jo Iragedy Kuala Lipis, Feb. 13. who found himself charged with murder after a light with which he had. no direct concern he Pahang Assizes held here by Mr. Justice according to the evidence, went to the help of an who
    633 words
  • 147 7 Col. Rae's Question In Perak State Council (.From Our Own Correspondent. > Ipoh, Feb. On the motion for the adjournment of the meeting of the Perak Council of State yesterday, the Hon. Col. Cecil Rae raised the matter of Government contractors obtaining materials on credit from companies who
    147 words
  • 93 7 Found Abandoned In Various Parts Of Town Several small cars have been missed by their owners, recently, and the thefts reported to the police. After several hours however, the vehicles have been found m various parts of the town, undamaged and without any parts missing, but with a
    93 words
  • 387 7 Details Of Proposed Amendments pULL details of the proposed amendments to Singapore Municipal bylaws relating to hawkers are now available. Closer check on itinerant hawkers as well as sta'lkeepers is foreshadowed through alterations to Section 188 as well as Section 187 of the Manicipal Ordinance. Two
    387 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 277 7 Last Day! Don't miss seeing these Two Famous Screen Sweethearts m their best picture. "CHAINED" IVpp>. snappy romance that lays bare the innermost Secrets m the heart of a gallant Lady Gay Joyous i of romance and gripping circumstances that Hill hold you enthralled PtevnUd with special supporting attractions IJIKDS
      277 words
    • 315 7 A FILM THAT CANNOT FAIL TO SATISFY FRF.K PRESS [773! ALHAMBRA 1 NIGH T T d 6l 5 T &915 Matinees Today Tomorrow IK. \Cl' <^l W^HP^ THF WORLDS FAVOURITE fc), fftW^rSbr SWEETHEARTS IN WARNER BbMßV^*'^^ BROS. GIGANTIC SPECTACLE -^-WK MUSICAL COMBINING THE Wk W BFAUTY OF GOLD DIGGERS jt\
      315 words

  • 780 8 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1935 Growth Of World Communications IN the course of the present 1 century Singapore has seen i many changes of tremendous sigi nincance. and we are reminded of one feature ol our commercial life I that has affected us more than ,jmost by
    780 words
  • 142 8 Mr. G. D Moir has ontered Bungsar Hospital. Mr. K. V. Al. Rm. Alagappa Chettiar. M.A.. Barrister-at-law. has arrived m Singapore. Ii is probable that Mr. L. A. Thomas. Chiei Police Officer. Selangor. will go to Perak next month on transfer. Mr. V. G. Savi's reported acceptance
    142 words
  • 84 8 Do You Know That Boat Quay is the oldest part of modern Singapore? When Raffles come here the site of the quay tuas a mangrove swamp with a hill behind it and a Chinese settlement at the west end. The hill was dug away to fill the swamp
    84 words
  • 372 8 the Cable And Its (in Hunt Crete IN our artiticle the Other day about the Eastern Extension Cos ship the Cable setting out on a six-week trip we seem to have done the officers and crew of that gallant vessel a slight injustice when we said that
    372 words
  • 582 8 wfTHE evening gown is an ex< cisc m ingenuity.* writes the Woman Correspondent ot the ret Press. Getting so little to cover bo much? OIPE truit from the tree oi meU phor. "The worm, however, turned, and this last farthing broke the camel's back."" Mr. J.
    582 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 176 8 Born 1820 Still jjoing strong RED LABEL BY SPECIAL »t TO H.M. THE \PPOINTMENI KlN<. Ol SI\M FOR YOUR WEDDING BIRTHDAY PRESENTS We always have the biggest and finest selection of most useful article m STERLING SILVER E.P.N-S. CRYSTAL WARE. Never tail to call at your jeweller lor quality and
      176 words
    • 76 8 A MULE MAKES NO PROGRESS while lie is kicking. Neither does a man. Especially the man who kicks against taking out a G AFLAC ACCIDENT and ALL SICKNESS POLICY which costs only SoO a quarter. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone 6480. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTH.
      76 words
    • 4 8 ADET COGNAC^^LIQUEUI^>C BiM^- 5
      4 words

  • 1536 9 Ulster Premier Interviewed In Singapore FAMOUS PASSENGERS ON THE ASTURIAS Interesting Talks On Variety Of Subjects and Ladies. M.P.s., e tired business magnates, directors. otherT^l^'r^f fflCerS P~«lnent men m many \sturias m port. vis,t T H ey lre a a Wi ter Sunshi »c fruise." eager to u•?; Tf L
    1,536 words
  • 93 9 Rubber And Tin Prices our Ow:. Correspondent.) RUBBER London, Feb. 15. 7 16d. <6* 2 d."» <i b d <6 3 B d.) 6 17,32d> '6 9 16d. 6 23 32d '6 23 32d.> 7 32d. <6 29 32d \r\\ York. Feb. IV 13.10 < 13.17 > 24
    93 words
  • 229 9 London, Feb. 15. A FTER standing by the Seth Parker for four days H.M.S. Australia nas departed for Balbao, wirelesses Reuter's correspondent aboard the Australia. The tug Ontario has arrived to take the Seth Parker m tow. Nine of the Seth Parker's crew were taken off by
    229 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 188 9 >T PUBLISHED A HEARD OF WILD BUNGALOWS By R. O. Winstedt ftmn ;uo Dr. Win>tt'dt nili (1 :■> lution. at least one "l.iifd that he was the first paint the real Malay. An passion for novel experiences, I with a quiet sense of humour i control, makes this a record
      188 words
    • 413 9 I [j j THAT "SOMETHING BETTER FOR CRITICAL PLAYERS ("ALEX JAMES' fiJJHB 'INTERNATIONAL M JJL SELECTED DARK M ItKOWN WILLOW < \l fl j^ I VN LEATHER TOKC W C-I'SIUON ill ill) lON Cil I LIGHT C- STKONCi $10.00 PER PAIR. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS TO CLUBS "CLUB (f^Mßfi) FOR INTERNATIONAL M
      413 words

  • 442 10 MALAYAN TIN SHARES POPULAR IN LONDON Further Rise In Prices Anticipated (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 28. A FTER taking a surprisingly long •f* time to do so. London has suddenly begun to realise the lucrative possibilities of Malayan tinmining shares. Chiefly responsible lor this awakening is a well-known
    442 words
  • 215 10 Feb. 11. 13. 14. American Can. Com. 114V 2 116 116 l 8 American Telephone and Telegraph 104 3 /4 103 3 8 103V 2 Atcheson Railioad 43»/ 2 42 3 4 43 Dupont 94 > 4 94 94 V 2 Firestone Unq. 16 16 5 8 General
    215 words
  • 79 10 A ballroom and restaurant, to accommodate a thousand people and providing facilities for dancing and skating, has been opened m Accrineton. This town is situated m that part of East Lancashire which was badly hit by trade depression. At the opening of the ballroom it was
    79 words
  • 352 10 Cotton Market Disappointing MODERATE VOLUME OF INQUIRY •yHE Manchester weekly market re- port from James F. Hutton Co. Ltd., dated Jan. 16, states: There has been no startling change m the general outlook during the past week. On the reopening this week New York, influenced by the pronounced weakness m
    352 words
  • 114 10 Nervous Selling From Abroad London, Feb. 12. On the Stock Exchange today Mr. Baldwin's denial of the report that a general election was imminent created a rather more confident feeling at first but, with support lacking and nervous selling renewed, chiefly from abroad, the markets, especially m the
    Reuter Wireless  -  114 words
  • 120 10 The following rubber outputs for the undermentioned estates for the month of January, are notified. Brunei 38.500 lbs.. Bukit Timah 10.294 lbs., Changkat 30,000 lbs., Haytor 14 521 lbs., Indragiri 89,601 lbs., Lunas 39^00 lbs., Nyalas 34,200 lbs.. Tapah 60.696 lbs Ulu Pandan 7.754 lbs The Ayer Kuning
    120 words
  • 33 10 London, Feb. 13. There were no dealings on the London pepper market .today and ?3° I !J lna >r pr^ e l are for Jan.-March 4 3 4 d., March-May 5d Free Press
    Free Press  -  33 words
  • 79 10 Chamber Of Commerce Rubber Association DAILY PRICES CURRENT FOR R.M.A. No. 1. X RIBBED SMOKED SHEET Feb. 15, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers Spot »loose) 21i/ 8 21 4 (FOB.) Current month 2iy 2 21% Feb. Mar. 21% 21% Apr. June 23 Vs 23 A July Sept. 24% 24»/ 2
    79 words
  • 100 10 Feb. 15. Gambier 5.00 Java Cube 8.75 Hamburg Cube 11.00 Muntok White Pepper 52.00 White Pepper 50.00 Copra. Sundried 4.60 Copra, mixed 4.30 Small Flake Tapioca 3.50 Blanja Jelotong 5.75 Sarawak Jelotong 6.50 R. < Siam I W.C. No. 1 per koyan Sl2O R. B. Siam No.
    100 words
  • 177 10 Buyers Flocking To British Trade Fair London Feb. 10. THE British Industries Fair opens m London on Monday week and buylers are now on their way to it from all parts of the world. They are coming from over seventy countries and the Department of Overseas Trade says that there
    British Radio  -  177 words
  • 66 10 "Direct trading between Cardiff and Colonial ports will be a feature of the New Year. Shipments of New Zealand products have already started, and regular cargoes to the colony from South Wales are to be introduced shortly. Conversations have taken place between the Cardiff Development Committee
    66 words
  • 1037 10 New Serendah i$2) 2.90 315 Nyalas i$l) 1.32*2 1.37»-i Pajam ($1> 2.15 2.20 Pant Perak ($1) 2.40 2.60 Perak R. Valley ($1) 1.40 1.50 Fun?gor <$1> .37^ .42 1 i Radella ($5) 5.00 5.50 Sandy croft ($2) 1.40 1.50 S. Bagan ($2> 3.05 3.20 Sungel Ramal ($1)
    1,037 words
  • 216 10 Feb. 15. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 247 32 London, 3 months' sight 243 16 London. 60 days' sight 2 4 532 London, 30 days' sight 2 4' 8 London, demand 2 4 3 32 London. T.T. 2 4 3 32 Lyons and Paris, demand 857 Hamburg, demand
    216 words
  • 108 10 London, Feb. 9. On the money market m spite of the continued easiness of the monetary situation another slight improvement was registered m the average rate of discount for Treasury Bills which were allotted at 4s. Bd. compared with 4s 2d last week. Early m the day a
    Reuter Wireless  -  108 words
  • 152 10 WORLD STOCKS ON THE WANK But U.S. Figures Continue To Show IncreaM' if EWIS and Peat (8) rubber report dated Sim February 15. state For all practical pnipom tiu I has remained unchanged the week with i mil. passing. London does not us have fully recovered m mi the of
    152 words
  • 85 10 Feb. 15. Shell and Fish Kir ncr Unit of 2 x 4 tins Crown, Cross and Dr Kerosene per Unit I gallon tins Cross Kerosene per of 2 x-gallon tlni Devoes Imperial lit Kerosene pet tin Gallons > Sylvan Arrow Ker<> per tin Socony Motor QMOUIM
    85 words
  • 222 10 Lancashire Participates In Trade I AN CASHIRE Great Britain', m the way ol and an all-round continued buslneti i Of the staple Industr m all sections ha improvement m em contract reports lor that Lancashire have obtained 1 larg, contracts. Th, manufacturing branche are
    222 words
  • 254 10 SINGAPORE TRACTION CO. MEETING (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 14. P£ A RESULT of the veto on I hundreds of mosquito buses m I Singapore v and for other reasons" a considerable improvement m the profits of the Singapore Traction Co. Ltd., were forecast at
    Free Press Copyright  -  254 words

  • 171 11 Weekly Radio Notes ftrsi step towards the n ol broadcasting m lounced by the Viceroy m nhi n he also referred to plan lor the appoint- < xpert on a five-year oon- aa Controller ol Broadcasti he Delhi station design, Incorpotml n dern developments ol ig technique, and
    171 words
  • 84 11 rwiTTiT Canton. yiiE construction 01 a radio telephone system linking Shanghai with Canton is expected to start m the near luttire. Preliminary survey worti |j betas undertaken by Mr. p. h. Spasnolettf radio manager of the China Electric Co.. Ltd.. 01 Shanghai, who arrived
    Reuter  -  84 words
  • 174 11 TO SHARE FEES FOR BROADCASTING WITH GOVERNMENT Sydney. MEW South Wales Civil Servants, who i receive fees for broadcasting lectures m their spare time are now required by pay one quarter of such earnings to the Government. If lectures are given m Departmental time. the
    174 words
  • 111 11 ill. 8.8.C., PHOHI acd programmes for the will be found on music of all kinds. th technical term imposing the created m the upon the silent trai -:nittiniz be realised that the "modulation" is cmrime importance. ■■il lai "series modu- roviding a modu- a very high degree frequency
    111 words
  • 74 11 Vmong The Men Of A Mi Alan Of War Empire Orchestra (leader, and the Revue Chorus. lirection of Eric Fogg, will a show called -'Eight Bells" i lines, which might well special title of "Waves of Melody." Listeners will rumour among the men of an 01 war and
    74 words
  • 53 11 On Doss And donkeys "On The Air" Moscow. n Interesting radio > transmitted throughout from the laboratory of the on tist Academician Pavlov. at Leningrad. >phonea were installed I cages where exI observations on dogs and being conducted. The rWng ;tl Pavlov s institute PUlar explanations of ex:ll
    Tass  -  53 words
  • 14 11 that H.H. the Raja <Tunku Mohamed. 1 van Syed Mohamed '•mplating a visit to
    14 words
  • 145 11 "Plastering Posters On The Ether" The vocabulary of broadcasting isI tending to become so standardised and ■stereotyped that one is inclined to 'welcome any new words or phrases. The Times of India, which does not like broadcast advertising and speaks of it as "Plastering posters on the ether." uses
    145 words
  • 98 11 Programme For Celebrations Almost Complete London, Feb. 7. The programme for the Silver Jubilee celebrations is almost complete. His Majesty will broadcast a message to the Empire on the evening of May 6. the anniversary of his accession, after be and the Queen return to Buckingham Palace from
    Reuter Wireless  -  98 words
  • 425 11 One of the prime Ingredients In the make-up ol the expert Bridge playci is his willingness and his ability tc alter his style according to the mentality and psychological make-up ot hh partner and opponents. In the bidding of Contract Bridge hand-- there are many holdingi
    425 words
  • 586 11  -  Ely Culbertson by Worlds Champion Player and Greatest Card Analyst ,ner a chance to sign oil at five o .something. South should receive mos ol the blame. It is true that one should make ever etlort to avoid responding to partner' I bid with one notrumn when
    586 words
  • 176 11 Receiving and adjudication orders were issued m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell, against Khoo Hock Giap and Mangal Singh, while D. Sunderam was given his discharge subject to a judgment for $1,000 being entered against him, this sum to be paid m monthly
    176 words
  • 76 11 The Singapore Rotary Club is awaraing four scholarships tenable foi one year to boys m the Junior Cambridge classes at Raffles Institution. St. Joseph's Institution, St. Andrew's School and the Anglo-Chinese School. Two boys have been recommended from each school and these eight boys will be the guests
    76 words
  • 54 11 The Bishop oi Singapore is expected m Bangkok on Feb. 23, where tie will stay with the British Minister. He is leaving on Ash Wednesday. Mar 6. The Bishop his been invited by the Protestant Church Committee to pfmch m Christ Church on two Sundays m his visit, i.e. Feb.
    54 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 261 11 Assets exceed $12,000,000. Assurance m force over $35,006,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. •Incorporated iii the Straits Settlements, ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE AGENTS WANTED On Application to P. C. B Newington. Inspector of Agencies. Singapore, expert advice win be glV en. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA LTD. i I
      261 words
    • 444 11 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AISTRAMA AMI CHIX% (Incorporated m England by Royal CharterPaid up capital m 600.000 shares of £5 each eiOOOOOO Reserve Fund £3.000.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors U 3.000 00* HEAD OfPld 38. Bishopsgate. London EC 2. Agencies and Brandies JAlorStar .Hollo Bktgon lAmrltsar I Ipoh Semarant Bangkok
      444 words

  • 172 12 Accommodation For Canton And Shanghai Ships Details regarding the new inland port scheme m Canton have been announced, says the Canton Daily Sun The plan provides for the construction of four first class wharves at the southern end of the Honam bund for Shanghai and ocean steamers- five
    172 words
  • LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 182 12 New York Mayor's Decree New York. British and other steamship companies are no longer to be allowed to give parties while their ships are lvine m New York harbour. Such is the decree that Mr. La Guardia. Mayor of New York, has issued to his Commissioner of Docks.
      Reuter  -  182 words
    • 77 12 Field-Marshal Attacks Lloyd George Field-Marshal Sir Philip Chetwode ccmmandcr-in-chief m India, writes to the Statesman to express 'disgust" at Mr. Lloyd George's criticisms of the late Earl Haig. "Haig," he says "would have been the last man to suggest for a moment that de mortuis should apply
      77 words
    • 87 12 The annual returns of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board show an encouraging increase, both m tonnage and receipts, over the figures of the previous twelve months. The total tonnage which entered and left the Mersey was 39.938,969 an increase of nearly 2\ 2 millions over the
      87 words
    • 352 12 TWO PIRATE CHIEFS WANTED Rewards Offered By Canton And "Taikoo" JN connection with the Tungchow piracy, the Canton Government have offered a reward of $5,000 (Canton) for the arrest and identification of the leader and No. 2 pirate of the gang who pirated the steamer. In addition to the above
      352 words
    • 51 12 Merchants are informed that the rates of freight on Talc and Talcum Powder from Straits to Conference basis ports m Europe are increased as follows: Tal c In Bags 36s- per 20 cwt Talcum Powder Bales 42s The increased rates will come into force from 1 5
      51 words
    • 33 12 It has been agreed to quote the rate of 425. 6d. per ton of 20cwt. on raw sulphur from Straits to conference basis ports m Europe, effective :rom Feb. 15.
      33 words
    • 137 12 Empress Of Asia Meets Mountainous Seas Extremely heavy weather was encountered m the Pacific by the R.M.S. Empress of Asia. So heavy were the seas that the ship, which, m normal weather, can reel off a steady 18 knots, was at one time reduced to a bare third
      137 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 577 12 BOUSTEAD&Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m F.M.S.) TELEPHONE: Freight 5433 Passage 5431. LLOYDS AGENTS. Bonking Agents for Federated Malay States Railways. Royal State Railways of Siam. (Incorporated m England). HOME VIA CHINA, JAPAN HONOLULU CANADA. FOIR MAGNIFICENT EMPRESSES" COMPRISING THE LARGEST AM) FASTEST STEA*IEKS ON THE PACIFIC FREQUENT SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG
      577 words
    • 131 12 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE of Western Australia FREMANTLE (Via Port Swettenham, Penang Palembang, Ban joewangi and Ncrth Western PorU) Due Sail Spore. Spore. T.s.m.v. Kangaroo Mar. 17 Mar. 18 Fares Single £19.0.0, Australian Return £30.0.0. Currency For particular* of Freight and Pasta** please apply to McALISTER CO.. LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG Planters
      131 words
    • 187 12 For everything appertain in* to Ocean Passages, Foreign Money Exchange and Freight, apply CO^KS WACOPJS-LITS LWOplo VBAVtr'srnv7?n 39, ROBINSON ROAD. No Booking Fees. Telephone 5908. BIBBY LINE [LONDON A DDK I >v 22, PALL MAIL. LONDON v of fast twin-screw ou I Mail Paaaenger Vesaeli RANGOON. COLOMBO, POM SI'DAX MARSEILLES.
      187 words
  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 407 12 Local And Foreign Mail Despatches And Arrivals BY TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 7 p.m. Thursday 7.30 a.m. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 a.m. and 7 pm. Kuantan (via Jerantut) Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 a.m. 7 p.m. Kelantan (via Gemas) every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and
      407 words
    • 157 12 SINGAPORE HARBOUR Ships alongside the fffcar*. expected to irrni Wharf (Entran, Carthage. Tabinta 18. Minderoo 15; Ath, Alsia 9: Ginyo Mar,; 7 Empire Dock (Entrant <„,, Hague Maru 30; as castu Empire Dock (Enti.n,,r Toba Maru 46: West Wharf (Entrain^ Asturias 4; Rahman 3 Section 10 (Entran,, < Bengalen 50.
      157 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 394 13 BRITISH INDIA P. O. S. N. COS SAILINGS, OUTWARDS I Due n T'nage Spore. T'naee sw. OE 15.000 In Port BURDWAN 6 070 Ad? 11 6.100 Feb 16 NALDERA ***** Apr 12 BEHAR 6.000 Feb 28 RANPURA ***** Anr 2fi CATHA* 15.000 Mar. 1 SOMALI 6 810 May 8 6.500
      394 words
    • 473 13 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL Steamer n c«»« 'SSS2S-* sßi 'SSSSSS x Calls Dunkirk. P FOR HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN City of Bristol AMERICAN AND MANCHURIAN LINE ri* w F HALIFAX BOSTON NE
      473 words
    • 943 13 *^^^^S tf^H^ l mm r^l PSB«£filflhAKM INSURANCE. 2£S£°ce C^. vS dOQ ftDd Glob The c^^td and Marilie In3UrEneC BJ RAILWAYS. Tl» Federated Malay Btatea RaUways The Royal State Railway* of Slam t AIRWAYS. ite BLUE PUMM EL LIMB Regular service to Marseilles. London. Amsterdam. Rotterdam and Bremen Genoa, Havre, Liverpool
      943 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 858 14 K. P. M. KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ TOGIAN Saturday. Feb 16. Pontianak. rOBA— Saturday. Feb. 16. Moeara-Saba and Djambi. VALENTUN Saturday. Feb. 16. Rhio. Padang-Bay, Ampenan. Boeleleng and Sourabaia TOBOALI -Saturday. Feb 16. Koedap, Tampoetih, Tampat-Tinggi, Bengkalis, Batof-Pandjang and Bagan Si-Api-Api. MAPIA- Sunday. Feb 17, Prigi-Radja. Sapat, Tembilahan. Poeloe-Pallas, Pen-galian-Estate and
      858 words
    • 429 14 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE dlnd AMERICAN MAIL LINE EUROPE via AMERICA VISIT SUNNY CALIFORNIA YOSEMITE PARK HOLLYWOOD GRAND CANYON NEW LOW THROUGH RATES HONG KONG TO EUROPE VTA AMERICA WEEKLY SAILINGS FROM MANILA AND|OR HONG KONG TO SEATTLE DIRECT OR VIA HONOLULU TO SAN FRANCISCO, I LOS ANGELES AND VIA PANAMA
      429 words
    • 608 14 TO LONDON, VIA NAPLES, MARSEILLES, AN TWKR|Tk(T^^^^^ AND MIDDLESBROUGH HAKOZAKI MARU 10.500 Feb. 20 21 SKASHIMA MARU 10.000 TERUKUNI MARU 12.000 Mar. 5 6 tYASUKUNI MARU 12,000 HAKUSAN MARU 10.500 Mar. 20 21 HAKONE MARU 10 50< HARUNA MARU 10,500 Apr. 3 4 SSUWA MARU 10.70 SKATORI MARU 10.000 Apr.
      608 words

  • 858 15 Two Goals Up In First Five Minutes I RECORD CROWD OF OVER 10,000 Colony Superior In All Departments spelt disaster for Shanghai and although tw.l^li.- Bam<> awarded then, m the firs, half only '"at iCve "ted ""< 2. "^rof "SSTJ- oth The
    858 words
  • 342 15 The Army Defeat Oxford TT• A U m versity Our own Correspondenc) London. Jan. 28. G English trial be- Soiuh was the :o:r>e hockey fixture The match was n ugh m bleak and but there was a hit by Wonnasecond half. ttack was keener
    342 words
  • 222 15 D. F. Hutton Makes Two New Records For K.L. Range 102 OUT OF 105 ;AND FULL POINTS AT 600 YARDS tpOMPETING m the F.MS.V.F. Battaj lion RinV Club shoot on the Kuala I Lumpur r;-age on Sunday. D. F. Hut ton scored 102 out of a possible 105. and thus
    222 words
  • 216 15 Election of Office- Bearers For Current Year (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, 'Feb. 13. The Hon. the British Resident ot Negri Sembilan (Mr. J. W. W. Hughes) presided at the annual general meeting of the Negri Sembilan Club, held today. The meeting lasted only quarter of an
    216 words
  • 70 15 For the first time m the history of Tangkah. boxing contests were held this week, and a large crowd turned up at the Oriental Show Arena. Most of the boxers were from Malacca. The following were the results: v~hting Baba beat Battling Kid m f ounds. .nrr Tunney beat Fighting
    70 words
  • 113 15 Draw In Government League (From Our Own Correspondent." Malacca, Feb. 12. A meeting of the committee of the Government Inter-Departmental Football League was held with the president, Mr. B. R. Whitehouse. m the chair and the draw for the first round resulted as follows: Post Office— vs. Gurus
    113 words
  • 33 15 The first eleven soccer teams of H.M.S. Kent and the Marine Dept. will play a friendly match at Pulau Brani on Monday. The second teams will play each other on Thursday. Feb. 21.
    33 words
  • 481 15 British Champion Finds German Too Powerful London, Feb. 5. FOR the first time m his ca/eer Jack Peterson, the British and Empire champion, was on the verge of being knocked out last night. At the Empire Arena. Wembley he was hammerd so terrUftclally by Walter
    481 words
  • 68 15 The distribution ol prizes won m the various tournaments run by the Selangor Badmintsn Association during 1934 will tAjte pteM today m the Victoria Institution Hall ;»t i to p.m. Mrs. W D BSJTOn, wile ni t» Resident of Selannor has kindly consented to give away tIM prizes Pro to
    68 words
  • 302 15  - R.A.F. SOCCER TEAM IN BANGKOK K.L.M. <By MATCHES THIS WEEK-END Air Mail i Bangkok, Feb. 14. y«E mterport matches with the R.A.F. side from Singapore this week-end are being very keenly looked forward to by Bangkok soccer enthusiasts. B^th games are to be played at the Sports Club— against the
    302 words
  • 322 15 Local Cricket Teams For Week-End Matches CLUBS OPEN THE SEASON WITH TRIAL GAMES ■T-HE Ceylon Sports Club open thei cricket season this week-end wit: two practice matches. On Saturda teams captained by T. E. K. Retnar and M Ignatius will meet and 01 Sunday the teams will be led by
    322 words
  • 75 15 Ipoh Team To Play Selangor G.C. A team of Ipoh golfers will play at the Selanpor Golf Club this week-end singles matches today and four-ball matches tomorrow. The qualifying stage (18 holes i of the championship of the Gardens Golf Club. Kuala Lumpur, will be played today and
    75 words

  • 310 16 Reads Bible Before Fights London. A2O-year-olci negro boxer, who always reads the Bible iust before entering the ring, is being hailed m the United States as possibly another Jack Johnson and a future rival for Max Baer's world title, declares a Reuter message from
    310 words
  • 92 16 Wins S. India Middle Weight Title (BY RINGSIDE) In a ten-round fight for the middleweight title of Southern India held at Gunboat Jack's American Shows m Hyderabad early this month Arthur Suares 'Bangalore) beat Fali Merchant 'Bombay) on points. Suares again had an advantage of 18 lb.
    92 words
  • 139 16 23 Teams Entered For This Season's League <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 14. Mr. John Hands, M.C.H., presided at the meeting of the Selangor Association Football League, held this evening at the Selangor Chinese Recreation Club. There was a good attendance. The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Navaratnam,
    139 words
  • 384 16 PENANG TURF CLUB EASTER MEETING TWO RUNS FOR HORSES 1, 2 AND 3 THE Penang Turf Club Easter Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 6, Wednesday, April 10 and Saturday, April 13. There will be two runs for horses, classes 1, 2 and 3 and there will be three
    384 words
  • 130 16 Further Results In Golf Club Tournament The following were Wednesday's results m the Selangor Golf Club lawn tennis tournament: Men's Open Singles H. S. Haskins beat F. B. Gough 6— .2 6—3. Men's Open Doubles H. J. Sinclair and G. O. Hovil beat 6—l. O. G. D. Prockter
    130 words
  • 44 16 AIME Raphael, the famous French boxer, who is reported to have beaten Al Rivers m Saigon, will arrive from France this morning on board the s.s. Athos. He is under contract to fight for Mr. C. A. Bell.
    44 words
  • 214 16 the quality of the opposition they have today is high and their hopes can only be called slender. The fifth round ties are as follows: Norwich vs. Sheffield W. Blackburn vs. Birmingham. Stockport vs. West Brom. A. Everton n. Derby Bristol City vs. Preston Reading vs. Arsenal. Notts Forest vs.
    214 words
  • 90 16 Draw For First Round Of Women's Championship The draw for the first round of the Keppel Golf Clubs women's championship, to be played on Wednesday, Feb. 20. is as follow: 3.30 Mrs. Crawlcy vs. Mrs. Httcham. 3.35 Mrs. Harris and Mrs. J. L. Campbell. 3.40 Miss Farnell
    90 words
  • 28 16 London, Feb. IS. The rugby matches played yesterday resulted as follows Somerset 5. vs. Middlesex 23. <at Frome) Northampton 23. vs. St. Bart's Hospital 0. Reuter
    Reuter  -  28 words
  • 63 16 The following will represent the if.M.C.A. at soccer against S.K.A. on the Jf.M.C.A. ground. Anson Road, on Mon-i lay at 5.10 p.m.: J. Bleha; K. Vytopil. J. McNeish; K. Abruca, R. M. Gray, P. R Sands; P. T. A. Chette, R. Kozusleick, J. M. Fraser, R. J. Fennie. J. B.
    63 words
  • 41 16 THi: Irit'iidl.v WKttl between the S( Jnd lhp Chinese, which uav to h played at Anson Koau m idmm yesterday, wrm WeelU ..ui n? to rain. Other gMMf imagH lor yesterday were also called r for the saint reason.
    41 words
  • 83 16 instead of pursuing a. v and scratching about, h the bowling so vigorously that] the next 25 runs added, m sixes, before being caught b off Hylton's bowlir.p. Smith, however, had pose, for m addition to hJ useful 25, time was a 1 mast pi and another bOWter, P for
    Reuter  -  83 words
  • 641 16 FIFTH ROUND OF THE CUP TOD A Y Home Soccer And Rugby Fixtures (gIXTEEN teams will turn out today m the fifth round of the Cup and it is safe to assume that 176 players are all telling rounded after SSJ* SU Iy mUSt thr U h th Under such
    641 words
  • 46 16 i Set Up By German Champion Cologne, Feb. 15. The German champion, Martha Geneugcr covered the 200 metres breast stroke m 2 minutes 49 1-5 seconds, thus beating the world's record set up by Mayehatas of 3 minutes and 2-5 second m 1933. Reuter
    Reuter  -  46 words
  • 152 16 RAIN HOLDS UP THIRD TEST MATCH Smith's Bright Knock GARRISON G.C. Result Of Women's Monthly Medal The Garrison Golf Club women's monthly medal was played on Wednesday and Thursday. The following were the best returns: Mrs. E. J. Nettlefold all square Mrs. C. Norman Bennett one down Mrs. J. K.
    152 words
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 45 16 WILLIS'S SINGAPORE GUIDE CONTAINING USEFUL INFORMATION FOR THE VISITOR ROAD, SHOPPING AND GUIDE MAPS. ILLUSTRATED MOTOR TOURS. ARTICLES ON SINGAPORE'S INDUSTRIES USEFUL ADVERTISEMENTS A USEFUL LITTLE BOOK FOR VISITORS' 9 PRICE 40 cents ON SALE THROUGHOUT THE TOWN AND AT MALAYA PUBLISHING HOUSE, LIMITED. SINGAPORE.
      45 words
    • 39 16 TIA CD I I Eb Dm vk mmMmt M —^^R i IRvlvSttslUtt w\ 1 1 Hfflfcy 1^ A PRODUCT OF 111 lIPI/ F MALAYAN BREWERIES V. I liF!iM] I DISTRIBUTED BY 111 /J FPASER L NEAVE LTD 1 „rf
      39 words