The Straits Times, 16 April 1926

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    13 1 The Straits Times o. 28,145 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, APRIL IG, 1926 PRICE 10 CENTS
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      65 1 3 'i The BRITISH EMPIRE TYPEWRITER ltixHiSli U orkmcn. 4fs6iL:u l^\ L K.-*l '^''^^''mSK BRITISH Shareholders. Buy British Goods SOLE AGENTS. THE BORNEO COiMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated m England) SINGAPORE. I'EXANG, IPOH, KUALA LUMI'UR, TELUK ANSON ALOR STAR. BEARING METALS May we send you our Price List? LARGE STOCKS WILLIAM JACKS
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      105 1 INCANDESCENT LAMPS 150 candle power. L ERM Storr.; and Wind proof. «dW\ "UNILITE" LAMPS. Jl f f£j N The ideal lighting for jp-'Z*'' I Jj Indoor and Outdoor ROBINSON COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. "Eat More Fruit" NEW SHIPMENT APPLES JUST ARRIVED SINGAPORE COLD STORACE
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    PARIS SPRING STYLES.
    399 2 Small Hats Bright Hued Kasha Dresses. There are spring clothes for all weathers, says the Times fashion expert, furs for wind and waterproofs for rain, and the fashionable ensemble for the afternoon m town is a little silk or Kasha dress under a fur or a warmly
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    BLOOD RELATIONSHIP.
    223 2 New Medical Test For Paternity. The Supreme Civil Court at Vienna which as Court of Appeal had to consider a paternity action brought against a dancing-master, has admitted (for the first time m such cases) evidence resulting from the examination of the composition of the blood of the
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    American Language.
    162 2 A headline, which recently appeared In the Chicago Tribune puzzled even an American reader, who, wrote to the American Mercury offering to give complete works of Walter Pater to anyone who could tell him what it meant. The bafflinp inscription ran Midway Sifrns Limey Prof, to Dope Yank
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    143 2 Programme of drills up to and for April 18, 1926. Friday, April 16, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall M.G. Platoon, Gun Drill 5.10 p.m., Drill Hall, A Co., Drill. Dress Drill Order Caps 5.10 p.m., Drill Hall, C Co Drill Dress— Drill Order, Caps 6.15 pm Malay Drill
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    23 2 Some of us may have big parts to play on life's stage, others quite small ones, Jwt all are needed to eotmfcte the
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      475 2 IN PRAISE OF GOOD BEER f^Henuft hoar m solemn cell Vcjrinq out life's eueninq qmif Smite tin] bosom sage, and tell TDliat is bliss, and which the mail *Jh" s -spoke, andspeakmq sighed. Scarce repressed the starting tear; (Vhen the wiUinq sage replied— "Come my lad. anddrinli some beer!" DOCTOR.
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      284 2 Lengthen the Ufe of your Boots and Shoes by using Boot Polish (m the mauve tint). SOLD EVEIIYIYIIEr.E. RONUK, Limited, Portsladt, EngttiuL Good Quality MANILA ENVELOPES d> f% SO P er \J "TT- 1000 Size 6x4 Obtainable from the. PROMPT PRINTERS RICKARD, LTD. 7«, Cecil Street, Singapore. Be Careful What
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      206 2 VIOLINISTS jfe^Tjjj^^Hfo WITH STRING TROUBLE //^^jfflh l Try Our Tro P ical P>*iHp SEASON CO., LTD., F^^ 111 «nd 113. NORTH BRIDGE «M>IHMMMM»M>MMIIIM«>IMMIHMMIM>»II>«M«»MI DON'T WASTE WATER DRINK paterson, uJ PaijphhriferY^ Sold simons iraJZVIIHUH'i ry tiiinKtmttiuiniitiinittfttf r No, 11 of a series. ft I I rl A CORDIAL INVITATION Were you
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    Ho Hong Bank, Ltd.
    690 3 Steady Progress m Hongkong Branch. The ninth annual general Mating of the Ho Hung: Bank Ltd., wag held at its registered office. No. 04 Market Street, on Tuesday, April 13, 1926, and was presided orer by the chairman, Mr. [Lim Peng Siang. Others present were Messrs.
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    INFANTICIDE IN CEYLON.
    246 3 Proposal to Introduce English Act. The Times of Ceylon learns that a proposal i< before Government to the effect thai an Ait .similar to the Infanticide Act of 11*22, whii-h is m force m Knjdand. should bo introduced into Ceyloji. The proposal has been made by the
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    19 3 A Japanese institute of pacific r ions bus been organised at Tokio, Witn th« purpose of ntudyin* 'the immigration.
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      313 3 Lumbago O Here's the way to dEjk i welcome relief ik CT^? Tlie crippling pain of Lumbago, ""/W j *j amH'. well as all forms of I g' \\\\T- 'ft Rheumatic iii.i. Sprains, Strains j J*\ I'' If and Brui n lo the jgk /j» \v \V w^ w ll
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      397 3 "SEA-GULL" MILK A FIRST-CLASS Milk at a REASONABLE Price fe^^^^^^^^^^ CHIN (JUAN HONG CO., 17, Robinson Soad M^^?5gaS85^ffl| KIAN TAI CO., 30, Rcbinson Road. mK£g£%*% '7P^SB__!W HIGH street provision store, High st. K|I|-e^> lim yew chye S0NS r>1 Hi h street fBM^iy' 1^^!^' GEE WAN 17> Boach Road> [I^^^Sil^ffl Ij
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      533 4 P. O.BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated m England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARCO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO., UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL KBVIGB. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage due Spore KHYBER 9,100 Apl. 23 MALWA 11,000 May
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      534 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINE Marseilles, London and Antwerp Vessels Tonnage Due Sail tHAKOZAKI MARU 11,000 Apl. 15 16 lIAKUSAN MARU 11,000 Apl. 28 29 KITANO MARU 8,000 May 12 13 HARUNA MARU 11,000 May 26 27 KAMO MARU 8.000 June 9 10 KATORI MARU 10,000
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      569 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCBAN STEAM BHIP CO.. LIMITED. TUB CHINA MUTUAL STHAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated m England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAM BURG AND BREMEN.—G ENOA, MARSEILLES. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASCOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on through Bill
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      474 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated Is Slam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kretay, Kemaroan, Kelantan, Ilangnara, T.la|,in, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Hai.don, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA In purt Apl. 14 REDANG Apl. 19 Apl. 21 MALINI Apl. 20 Apl. 28 VALAYA May 3 May 6 The
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      520 4 Xt I. m. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connection tc Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Man«gcrs' Desk. Representative for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, supplying of
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      428 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated In Australia) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA. DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailing by the well knowa stnawi MARKI.I.A 7..175 tons) and MALABAB 1,511 tana). The s.s. MARELLA is the large.! aad Baaat st.ssaar trading to Australia, Cul'ins de luxe, single berth cabin., swimming
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      459 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporsted m England) "ELLERMAN" LINH PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM and CONTINENT via PORTS and SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICES OUTWARDS FROM CONTINENT For Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan M, CITY OF LYONS Apl. 18 HOMEWARDS London, Rotterdam and Hamburg ■A CITY OF
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      447 5 AUSTRALEAST INDIES LINE (Incorporated m England) Tegular Passenger and Freight Serriee »la JAVA PORTS to FREMANTLE (W. A.), ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE and SYDNEY maintained by Tons Sailing 1926 s.s. CITY OF PALERMO (psssenger steamer 5,900 tons) Mar s.x. MERTON HALL (limited passenger accommodation) June 7 s.s. KIOTO (cargo steamer) July 7a7
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      396 5 AMERICAN ORIENTAL MAIL LINE TRANS-PACIFIC PASSENGER AND EXPRESS SERVICE 1* days from Hongkong to Seattle Sailing from Steamer Hongkong PRESIDENT McKINLEY Apl. St PRESIDENT JEFFERSON May 4 PRESIDENT GRANT May 16 PRESIDENT MADISON May 28 PRESIDENT JACKSON June 9 also a sailing every 12 days from Hongkong to Manila Through
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      550 5 Thos. Cook Son, Ltd. and Thos Cook Son (Bankers) Limited (Incorporated in England) Passenger and Korwardim Aienta, Banker*, etc. P. 0. Box 102, fi. Battery Road, Singapore. Passage* booked by all Linea. Rail tickets ismied for the principal railways throughout the world. Passengers' luggage, furniture and effect!, stored at current
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      319 5 ONLY PACKARD CAN BUILD A PACKARD PACKARD iT^ftdi?Ti 7/7) HAT > <H1 I' nt v lat > ou P a y /fcBJBHHLfcf determines your bargain. ti fl| 'f.' If a Packanl Six did not give 16 miles to Or a gallon of g»solinc; 15,00(> to 20.000 miles to a set
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      446 6 whßnd,, SURINA THEATRE *•<£.* At 7.30. IRON MAN Serial, Chapter 15 (Filial). FIGHTINfi SKirTER Serial 1&2 Eitrn. P.the Gazette. Chriatie Comedy, Burton Holmes, Wclern, etc! GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert and Beneoolen Streels. TO-NIGHT AT 9 U THE LITTLE CHURCH AROUND THE CORNER From the play by (.'HAS. X IH.ANEY. NotaMe
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      583 6 WILLIAM FOX presents HENRY WALL'S PLAY HAVOC A Tremendous drama of society woven into a realistic background of the war. THE STORY, Part 1. rpHE Ftory opens m Violet Dee-ing-'s flat m London. She is a A beautiful and very popular e'rl of twenty-four. She is preparing to go out
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      228 6 J k Jti W jtiijit-V Phoenix Dry Ginger Ale An Instant Reviver after that Strenuous Round Phone 3463 /|§ik WRIGHT and DITSON BETTER [Sipi RACKETS Bj^*-^!?] TH:<: K!ND THAT CASTS' 1 RUiLT RIGHT-STAY RIGHT vUhßjjll/' Alimctive m design and finish. \S£JMBr Finely ();i'an'.cd, ytf/ Powerful and speedy. M Full cf
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    245 7 FIXTURES. Friday, April 16 High Water, 0.20 a.m., 1.14 p.m. Malacca High Tide, 9.30 a.m., 6 ft. 6 In. 9.51) p.m., 7 ft. Saturday, April 17 High Water, 0.50 a.m., 1 68 p.m. Malacca High Tide, 10 a.m., 6 ft. 10.30 p.m., 6 ft. 2 m. B.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    276 7 Friday. April 16. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected KEITEL HARBOUR. Main Wh:;rf Slmli'.ng, IVmngat, Gweneth l'.i'.i Angler. Oil Wharf Nil Coal Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Tanjong l'agar Sheers V, hart M Albert Dock Nil Victoriu Dock Mahidol Koppel Harbour i lock Khocn Lei, Limburg,
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    Hill Station Records.
    58 7 For the week ending at Midnight on Saturday April lU. 1926. r.tiiiaikH Weekly records not available. Weekly mean shade Ti'mp. (F.hr.) Weekly Weekly Total Total Evaporation Rainfall (inches). (inchei). rune Mill ■J.Iiiii n. !iaroit 2.100 fpini.' Hill S,M>0 ft. 4,100 ft. lirasturi 4,100 3. Tiihatl TJ.'Jl 71.SI
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    52 7 The United States Government have convened a conference of naval powers to take place in Washington on June 8. The object of this conference is to arrive ut an international agreement with regard to the question of the pollution of petroleum. Twelve countries have been invited to attend, including England
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    25 7 Havirjr already established a new branch in Seremban, the directors of the Ho Hoiik' Bank art- mukme arrangements for <i|»-iiiinj brunches iu iiulavin miJ ShMgkML
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    144 7 To-day. Pcntjanak fPrachatipok) 3 p.m. North, N. East and N. West Sumatra (Reynst) S p.m. Trengganu (Quorra) ..8 p.m. Bengkalis, Siak and Pakaa Baroe (Sri Patana) 4 p.m. To-morrow Sarawak (Kuching) 8 a.m Shanghai (Howra) 11a.m. East Coast of Pahang (Ban Whatt Hin) 11 a.m. Kelantan (Circe)
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    35 7 Slamat Mantua C.rotiui Egrm Tambora Kashmir Sport Londoa Mar. 5 Mar. 27 Mar. 12 Apr. 8 Mar. 12 Apr. 6 Mar. 18 Apl. 10 Mar. 19 Apl. 12 Max. 10 Apl. 14
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    225 7 ■XCHANGH. PRODUCT. Singapore, April 16. Singapore, April 16. On London, Bank 4 m/a 2/4 7/16 Gambfer 12.00 Demand 2/4 1/82 (Cub. No. 1 oapietod) 82.00 Private 3m. credits 2/4 9/16 Copra 11-50 On New York, Demand 56H Sa Q Flourj Sarawak 5.80 Private 90 d/s 5 8^»
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    61 7 Tone of market: Steady, sellers reserved. Latest Cable :—London Spot Sheet 22% d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 47V4 per lb. t.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.CJ. Standard E.S.S. on Tender Spot April May-June July-Sept. 79 tt 80 79 77 V4 80
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      MINING.
      241 7 Issue /al. Pd. Buyers Sellers Jl £1 Asam Kurabang 58/- 69/1 1 BaUng Padang 0.75 077 xd. 1 1 Hitam Tin 135 145 1 1 Idris Hydraulic 55/- 66/1 1 Johan Tin 0.47 0.49 10/- 10/- Kampong 50/- 51/:i £1 Kamunting Tin 69/- 71/- cd. .0 10 KinU Asso.
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      GENERAL.
      133 7 ■MM /al. Pd. Buyers Sellers :i £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.10.0 B.1B.0 1 1 Central Engines 100 1.06 •1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 15.26 16.500 10 Fraser Neave 50.00 51.00 .00 100 Hammer Co. 152.50 1*7.50 00 100 Katz Bros. def. 187.00 192.00 xd10 10 Mexican Eagle 20/4Vi 21/6
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      DEBENTURES.
      84 7 U. Bng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 110 Spore Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 of 1930 pax s</r p.m. Spore Municipal 4Vt p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4Va p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 $2,000,000 80—90 S.S. .j'-j p.c. Loan 1919 J3G
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      372 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Kvatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall I Co. Evatt. Ulenby ($1) 2.90 3.10 3.00 3.20 Uor Gajah ($1) 2.90 3.00 2.90 3.00 Hitam ($5) 21.00 22.00 21.50 22.00 V. Kuning ($1) 1.25 1.35 1.15 1.25 \.m. Malay ($2) 4.10 4.30 4.20 4.40
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      298 7 MOVADO WATCHES AND CHRONOMETERS which for the 13th time have had the SERIAL PRIZE for the 6 BEST FIRST-CLASS POCKET WATCHES at NEUCHATEL'S OBSERVATORY are Sold at RENE ULLMANN The Sole Agent for FABRIQUES MOVADO at greatly reduced nett prices. The latest patterns m Wrist Watches and Pocket Watches have
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      46 7 HAVE YOU NOTICED that there is a VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT AT THE VICTORIA THEATRE on Thursday, April 22 and Saturday, April 24, IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE EX-SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA (SINGAPORE BRANCH). Book your Seats at JOHN LITTLE'S. Organised by Mrs. G. M. ALFORD.
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      900 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. WANTS, FOB SALK. KTC FOR KALE, four-seater Citroen, bargain. 7, Paterson Road. "MERCHANTS ¥EQUIRE junior ahorthandtypist. Reply 630, Straits Times. GARAGES TO LET, three minutes from Raffles Place. Apply 62a, Straits Times. FOR SALK. Austin 20, flve-seater, m firstclass condition. What offers
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      894 7 TENDERS INVITED FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS TENDERS FOR COAL. 1. Tenders are invited for the supply of approximately 700 tons ol Locomotive Coal at Prai on July 1, 1926. 2. Sealed Tenders will be received by the General Manager, F.M.S. Railways up to noon on May IS, 1926. 8. Each
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      73 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Coortesy of Government Health Office.) For the 21 hours ending at Midnight on April l.~>, 1926. dag. Hut. sii.nl- li n.pi-rnture 90 F. i ailc temperature 76 F. .Venn shaili- '.cmrcraturc 82.0 F. MML m radiation 150 F. Min. gtmm radiation 74 F Si-a
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    ANNOUNCEMENT
    33 8 The engagement is announced of Ma'.colr HfY," 1 V' c i on Gilroy, Asiatic Petroleum Cc (S.S.I, Ltd., Singapore, to Jessie Mack—-,-McMillan, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs T. McMillan. Donside, Aberdeer
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    ACKNOWLEDGMENT
    41 8 The sonr, nncl family cf th- Lite Mr.- fa. Kirn ice expre.-s Uieir bwttfall tBMh to those relative* nn.l trUndl wh-) at tended Ihe funeral am! those who wreatns, scrolls „nj leUer.s of ct n,l A,,c, m thoir recent bercuvc;ncni.
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    The Straits Times FRIDAY, APRIL 10. PROMISCUOUS SHOOTING.
    962 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, APRIL 10. PROMISCUOUS SHOOTING. At the risk of beinj; thought portinaci ous to an inordinate degree, we would again direct attention to the frequency of grave shooting incidents m Sine: pure. A tow days ago we described tlie deadly danger b which two of our r«nior
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    29 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 154=5100. The rate of payments of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Ks. 158=$100.
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    33 8 A temple has been erected on the Teluk Anson Division at a cost of $2,000. It is a fine structure and was built by cne Indian mason assisted only by a m IV.
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    29 8 A proposal has been made that all the Co-operative Societies of Malaya .should jointly present Sir W. George Maxwell, the father of the local Co-operative movement," with an address.
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    39 8 The Easter holiday exodus fr:.m London began on April 1, m magnificent weather, and was expected by the traffic authorities to exceed all previous records. The railwpy termini and motor reads oat of London wen- packed with holiday makers.
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    20 8 Tavoy Tin Dredging during February p..t out 67 Vi tons, valued at £13,500 ami made a gross piofit of £11,009.
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    17 8 We are officially informed that the Bagty Press message wa3 missed by r-enaga wireless station this morning.
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    22 8 An application by Mr. J. C. Baumann for a prospecting licence over land m the valley of tiie Gombak has been approved.
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    23 8 Our report of the annual general meeting of the Teluk Anson Ruboer Estate is crowded out of to-day's issue and will appear to-moriow.
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    27 8 The new term for the Malay Classes win commence at the Y.WJJ.A. on Saturday, April 24. Further enquiries may be ■nuue at the Y.W.C.A. B. Kettles Quay.
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    31 8 His Excellency Monseigneur Ajuti, Apostolic Uelegvue tor lndo-China and iiam, was expected to arrive m Bangkok, on his first visit to Siam, by the Nibha i.om Buam on the loth inst.
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    50 8 A cinema show depicting the views of the recent floods m the Netherlands will be shown at the Dutch Club on Sunday, the 18th inst., at U.lio p.m. Admission will be $1 to members and $l.uO to n^n-members. The whole proceeds will be handed to the flood sufferers m Holland.
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    51 8 Under the auspices of the Child Welfare Society, who have depots at Jalan rJesar and Telok Ayer Street, a baby chow will be held on Wednesday, April M m the Victoria Memorial Hall. Prizes of $100 and $50 are offered. Full details may be obtained from cither of the above-mentioned
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    57 8 About eight o'clock last night, the Kire Brigade received a call to a fire :n i three-storied building m Mandsoor .street, off High Street. Twj engines and an escape were at once dispatched, out were not used, the firemen extinguishing the fire by passing buckets of .vater. The outbreak was
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    62 8 At a meeting of the Tamil Diocesan council (Singapore Diocese) held at St. .vlaiy's l'ansn Hall, Kuala Lumpur on .he 14th instant the following weie elected office-bearers fjr the year 1920: the Kt. Rev. the Lord Bishop jf Singapore (ex-officio) chairman, Rev. L>. C. KoDerts, M.A. Vice-chairman, Mr. J. T.
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    62 8 Uodtr the auspices of the Pahang Tamilian Association, the Tamil National was celebrated with great eclat m Ku?la Lipis. Sports were held for jnildren and adults. A group photograph .vas taken and refreshments were served .;> all. Mr. S. Sinnadurai, the president A the association, presided and distributed ihe prises
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    93 8 By kind permission of Lt.-Col. C, J. Pickering, C.M.G., V.S O. and officers, ihe Bana of the 2nd Bn. the Duke of Weliiagtm'l Regt. under the direction of Mr. R. V. S. Wrischt, A.R.CM. will render ihe following programme m the Botanic Gardens on Sundry, comm3ncing at 9.11 ;).m. March,
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    113 8 A tragedy occurred at Mhow, India, on April 4. Major Piitchard Taylor, A.M.C.. it Mhow. with hia wife and another officer, WM out duck shooting at Bircha Lake about five miles from Mhow when the Major left his party for another direction. He suddenly came across a ti^ev who attacked
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    120 8 Their Majesties the Kinjj and Queen paid a surprise visit to the Dominions Art Exhibition m London en March 18. and weie most keenly interested, recalling, m the course of their tour of ihe gallerie.;, thoir visits ti many of the spots depicted, notably m Canada and New Zealand. They
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    125 8 "We never hear of water famines m Singapore or Malacca or the F.M.S., and ought not to hear them m so well watered an island as Penang:," says a Penang contemporary, which apparently think.that we have all the water we want at this end t.f the Peninsula. As a matter
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    134 8 On the 7th inst., while the Nibha wa« returning to Bangkok from the round trip, a few passengers on board espied an upset Ashing boat with several men clinging to it. The Captain's attention was drawn to this, and he immediately put out to the distressed men and resrued them.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    460 8 Rao Sahib D. Arulanandam Pillay, tho Indian Government Agent, is at present m Penang. Mr. G. A. Hereford, District Judge, Penang; is indisposed, and is undergoing treatment m hospital. Mr. H. C. W. Allen,' of Bousti ad and Co., snil a d for home to-day, by the
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    Rubber Prices.
    46 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us the following cable, Irtcd April 15, their quotations brim: in gold dollar cents Sellers, April 47 May 47 next quarter, 45 >2. Market easy. Small demand. To-day's Singapore price 80 cents t-ondon Is. 10 %d.
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    Mails Expected.
    57 8 Mails from Europe (Lond n mails despatched on March 25) ex B.I. TWa will arrive by train to-morrow rnorninff. Corrcspendence will be ready for delivery to boxholders at 9.-15 n.m. From Holland and Germany, by Johan Je Witt due at Singapore 5 p.m. to-day. From China and Japrn
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    Pearson's Fresh Air Fund.
    31 8 We gratefully acknowledge the following additional contribution to the .-ibovc fund, for the benefit of London's poorest children Already acknowledged $258 L. P. 11. m Total $2f!B
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    The Middlesex Regiment.
    101 8 All past members of the Middlesex Regiment who are not already registered at the Dtil! Hall, Singapore, an Hind to write to Captain G. A. St. phensnn at the Drill Hall, Beach Itontl, Singapore, giving their name, address ami tho battalion they served with. The objeel at
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      80 8 On Other Pages. Pag«. Ho Hone Bank Annual Meeting Shipping and the Mailt 7 Finance and Commerce 7 Meteorological Report 7 Router Telegrams ;i Co-operative Society Maating I Anela Wirelex.i News <j Fatal Accidents What Socialism Mi i Bankruptcy Petition* ;i Sporting Intelligence 10 Municipal Committee Decisions 10 March Trade
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    52 8 MADAM TAN SWAN NEC). n K e 58. on Tbm day, April 1.1, H'2«. at No. 56-17, Kcil Rj beloved mother of Gan Chong B>i mi mother-in-law of Xgo Yam Liang and T«i Seng Kcc. Funeral on Sunday. April Itat Senh Can's Burial Ground, Leaf X,., t>jah, coiteco leaving at
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    PARLIAMENT.
    393 9 Scenes Over the Economy Bill. Commons Eighteen Hours Sitting. [BELTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 15. In the House of Commons, an extraUtHmmtJ situation (level >pcd at •> o'clock this morning after an all-night debate in the committee of the House on the Economy Bill. iesu!tinir in tfcl suspension of 13
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    Prohibition.
    123 9 Mr. Borah's Attack on The Opponents. [REITKR TELECRAM.] London, April 1G. Washington All sort.-; of stills for eor7i-<uip:ir flavouring extracts used in th" manufacture of bootleg hooch," figured before the prohibition committed, whirv Senate r Keed gave an ocular d^nionstration of plain and fancy whisky-making. In the meantime, prohibition
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    Volcanic Eruption.
    54 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 15. Hilo, Baaawiah Islands The vales, aa Mama Loa spectacularly erupted last eight Slieums of lava BM descending 12.000 feet from the crater and are flow'HK towards the tenet and villages m the Kau district. The flaw illumiiihtcd the entire island and was visiUe
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    Baghdad Safe.
    36 9 £revter telegram. J London, April If, li.-igluliid The- capital is n > longer en-iIur.m-riMl. The breach in the bank of the Tigris has been repaired, 1,000 men dropping thousands of sandbags into the ..in liarjji--.
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    Shipping Conferehce.
    329 9 Important Points Being Discussed. [MUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 13. The International Shipping Conference has adopted a resolution dealing with matters affecting safety of life at sea. The resolution noted with pleasure that Great Britain will shortly call a diplomatic conference to revise th9 Convention on this question. It
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    Franco-German Agreement.
    100 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 13. Paris In connection with the Quotidicn's report, it appears that while an agreement has been leached in regard to the establishment of air lines, there are still difficulties with regard to the rules laid down by the Conference of Ambassadors in 1920, with
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    Coal Trade Discussion.
    84 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 15. After sitting privately for over an hour this morning the executive of the Miners' Federoti n met Mr. Baldwin and Sir A. Stei-1-Maitland it It Downing Street at noon when it is understood the miners informed the Prime Minister that in their
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    Canadian Land Boom.
    60 9 [RXUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April liOttawa A small land boom has started at Bridgeburg, Ontario, as a result of work beginning on the Buffalo Forterie Bridge, but the Mayor ha3 held up operations, strongly objecting to name the new streets after American Presidents. H says that this is
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    France and China.
    43 9 [HAVA8 TELEGItAM.] Paris, April 15. Several papers lay stress on the work of Bishop Falnegues in China. In L' 1'aI. i do I'ai'i.s, M. FabrjRucs makes an appeal for subscriptions for the college hi 1 intends to found in Peking.
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    Russo-German Treaty.
    251 9 Rumours df Secret Clauses Denied. [reuteb telegram.] London, April 15. Berlin It would appear that the new Russo-German Treaty, respecting which negotiations are proceeding, contains I both economic and political clauses andi with regard to military action it is neu- tral and negative rather than offensive and defensive.
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    Voyage of the Norge.
    73 9 [RIUTXR TELEGRAM.] London, April 13. Helsingfois The N'orge landed ai Gatchina, 38 miles south of Leningrad,! at 7.20 this evening. London, April 15. Stockholm The Norge sent a message fr;m Vaxholm wireless station at; 5.40 this morning stating that she had entered a zone of mist
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    Non-Aggression Treaties.
    57 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, Apiil U, Hflsingfcrs The Soviet representative has verbally informed the Finnish Foreign Ministry that the Soviet are ready to negotiate sepr.rate non-aggression treaties between Finland and the Baltic States and Poland, including provisions under which the contracting parties und.-rtake to remain neutral m the event
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    Germany and the League.
    46 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 15. Geneva The League Secretariat have received a German note agreeing to participate m the committee to study the composition of the Council and the methods of election, reserving freedom of decision as regards entry into the League.
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    French Revenue.
    38 9 [HAVAS TELEGRAM.I Taris, April 15. Paris The total revenue returns for March is 2,123,903,700 francs. The yield from normal permanent t..xes U 2,063 432,800 francs, showing .'.n increase of 83,553,900 francs compare d w:th March, 1925.
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    Various.
    72 9 [REL'TER TELEGRAM.] London, April 15. The Prince of Wales has lift foi Biarritz. Ivondon, April 1">Washington President Coolidge is suffering fivni mild indigestion and lias cancelled to-day's engagements. London, April 15. Paris A message from Nice states that M. Krassin was veiy successfully j operated upon m a nursing
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    Co-operative Society Meeting.
    1542 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 14. The half-yearly general meeting of the F.M.S. Jatfnese Co-operative Society was held in the Town Hall at 10 a.m. to-day, Mr. R. N. Thamby Dun.i, the chairman, presiding and supported on the platform by Mr. Cavendish, Kegistrar of i
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    Chinese Situation.
    45 9 [REUTER TEI.EGRAM.] London, April !">. Peking The Kuomirchun have eva.i:ated the city and Chine c allied troops have taken over c ntrol. Tuan Chi Jui has returned to the Presidential Palace and resumed his functions, while Tsao Kun, ex-President, has gone to tio:i quarter.
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    WHAT SOCIALISM MEANS.
    111 9 I.L.P. Presidents Address To Conference. Socialism m our time means a new militant policy, mending an allowance for children, drast:c taxation of wealth knd inheritance, and the nationalisation of banking, the land, mines, railways, food imports and boosing," was the pies of Mr. F. W. Jowett Ui
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    HUSBAND AND WIFE'S DEBTS.
    128 9 Petition Adjourned m Bufiikruptcy Court. The bankruptcy petition* against T«n Wi Yan and his wife, Chee Wye H i were mentioned in the Bankruptcy Cowl this mandam, when Mr. J. C. Cobbett. for one of the creditors, stated that he intended to substitute one petition for
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    FATAL ACCIDENT.
    65 9 Chinese Struck by Falling Earth. A Chinese, who was einplo.wtl nmovin? earth on the Yeo Chu Kantr Bm4 Mi April 13, WH fatrlly bljillM l.y a fall of rirth. Ho might have escaped death hut f r statioi..Ty iion brack. About four tons ».f I earth fell on
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      Chantier Sails for King's Bay.
      86 9 New York, April 8. Lii.ut.-Com. Byrd's exploration ship Chantier sails for King's Kay to-day. Tho ship's quarters are lined with special insulating fibre as a protection against thn cold and the same material will be used m the temporury quarters built ashore. Right t ns
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      France and the Far East.
      80 9 Pckinw. April 9■Consignor Fabregnes, coadjutor of the Bishop of Peking, m an Interview with tlif French paper, the (iaulois declared tho Ct of hi?' ccming to Pal is was tn :tat<the development ox French influence m 1 :ir East In fact it was his hitcnti(
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      Spanish-Argentine Aviation.
      52 9 Nauen, April 13. The Spanish rewspaper Liberal sug- national subscription for tho conBtrnction of a Zeppelin destined for transAtlantic air service. The Argentine governnu nt ai willing to build a Zeppelin •ji-rodrome m Buenos Airos if Spain builds the airshio. The newspaper complains about the French attitude toward*
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      Russia's Navy.
      52 9 Nauen, April 14. Tho c inmander-in-chief of the Soviet Black Scr fleet, Panzcrslanski. U ffoina Ito Paris shortly to negotiate for the return of the Russian ships which Central Wranfel took t' Biscerta. Several Soviet neval ofßcera are accompanying f'anzer.i with the object of participating m, the Planch
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      Holland and Turkey.
      52 9 The Hague, April t. Minister van Karnebeek has informed the States General that the trade agreement between Holland and Turkey which 'was prepared and discussed at Angora on February 11, would be reciprocal as far as imports were concerned and would bo placed on the most favoured
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      Pangalos Meets Opposition.
      44 9 Nau*n, April !>. A report from Salonika states that a :\!;iaiy revolt has broken out which has tx-en formulated to checkmate the objects of Pangalos. A portion of tin" (ireek OCTf has received instructions to proceed tn the sieiie of the revolt.
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      Medical School in Java.
      39 9 The Hague. April 10. iiii^ to an r.rticle published by th« Dutch pa|*r De Telegraaf, it is learned that the plans for the formation of it medical hi>;h school m Java are mcetinj with success.
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      Aviation Works Dismantled.
      29 9 The Hague, April 12. According to a report received froni The Hague, it is learned thrt the Fokker aviation factory at Vcere has been dis« mantied.
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      Drop in Francs.
      36 9 Ni'tien, April IC. M. Pcrct has announced that he will t".ke sharp measures against the sprraders of false burso reports which he <leeland is chiefly responsible for the ie>:eiis drop m the Franc.
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      French Press Indignant.
      36 9 Paris, April 8. Yin- French Press has made a hostile attack on Chicherin's recent speech and btate that if the Disarmament Congress, which will take place shortly, ignores it is her own fault.
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      Arica Dispute.
      35 9 Waj.hinjjton, April 9. The Ambassadors of Chili and Pent were present lit a conference yesterday held in Washington with Mr. Ki-Hokb in an attempt t> reach un ultimate settlement of the Arica dispute.
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      Jugo-Slavian Cabinet.
      29 9 Bonicau:;. April 0. According to a report from Belgrade, it is learned that Uscenowitaj has formed a cabinet consisting of retired ministers with the exception of PaaJKsj-
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      Bandits Attack Mission.
      23 9 Peking, April 14. Chinese banciits have attacked the Belgian catholic mission at Kiangsu which they ransarlrini and eventually buri:t down.
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    Fire Arms Case Postponed.
    77 9 On Wednesday nijfht, Inspector King, acting on information, uent to a cliandu .-hop i:i Mi<i(ll'_- Road ami arrested Chine ao. It in alleged in C uit yesterday that ■eeilMd wil found to be In possession of a pistol and ammunition. A Chimtrt was protect! tod on
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    Death on the Road.
    44 9 An old Chinese woman was knocked down by an unknown car and kH.-d on Qaylang K'.ad nMtawlar. A Malay boy, ric'ing a Uoyela, collided with another old Chines.- woman on the Kallang Roud. Sh» v.-:i* taken to ho-pili: where, iHH,
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    INTER-STATE CRICKET.
    682 10 Rain Stops Flay at Kuala Lumpur. On the second day of the cricket match between Selangor and Ncgri Sombilan at Kuala Lumpur the home side resumed their first innings with i»3 for nine wickets, but only seven more runs were added. The Negri's lirst total was 286, and
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    HOME FOOTBALL.
    21 10 [Reuter Telegram.] London, April 16. In the third division, n >rthorn section, of the League Halifax beat Wigan 2—o.
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    EMPIRE BILLIARDS.
    26 10 [Reuter Telegram.] London, April 16. A*t Ibnateß*! Hall, London, m the Empire billiards tournament Earlam (England) with 2.000 beat McCluney (North Ireland) with 879.
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    LAWN TENNIS.
    66 10 K.(\(\ Tournament. rsffntaoATi results. D. H. Klciimian ;iiml N. 11. P. Whitley heat R N. Hamilton and R. WU4, I L. 2—6, 6— J Veteran.^ J'cir.-. HmdUap. W. C. Hi!! and G. W. Cobb, owe 15.3 beat C V. Miles and V. G. Colonurn, o*e l&S, 6—2 6—3.
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    Boxing.
    597 10 Wailey Does Well at Kuala Lumpur. The Woodsdale Boxing Syndicate, Singapore, are to be congratulated on the splendid programme which they staged uu Wednesday at the Town Hall, Kuala Lumpur, says the Malay Mail. The five bouts MM <iuiti the oest seen locally for a long time, every one
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    GOLF.
    50 10 Keppel Golf Club. April Medal. The April monthly medal will be competed for on Saturday and Sunday, 17th and 18th inst., by Stroke play and the ladies Spoon on Monday, 19th. T-lcgraph (up. The qualifying rtiund for the above Cup will be phiyed m conjunction with the April hMal
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    Race Course Golf Club.
    35 10 The tic of the Committee's Cup was played off on Sunday the 11th instant, and resulted in a win for Dr. A. J. Lim with an eclectic score of 38 5=33.
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    BANKRUPTCY CHARGES.
    99 10 Case Against Eurasian Adjourned. Joseph Angus ilc Kozaiio, employed m v (jjv.'rnmeiit chandu retail shop at Tunjong Rhu, faced tl.e following charges m the District Court yesterday That on March 7, 1923, while an un■il bankrupt, he obtained credit of $1,440 from Sana Singly, without informing him that
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    VICTORIA THEATRE.
    115 10 Variety Entertainment For Ex-Service Funds. Booking is now open at John Little's for the variety entertainment which Mrs. Alford is ornaiaiag m awl of the ExService Funds. It, promises to be an excellent entertainment, m addition to lii>:il talent Messrs. Leeds and La Mar, who are making a
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    Trade of British Malaya.
    134 10 Comparison of Total Value of Foreign Merchandise. Comparative statement of the total value of Foreign Merchandise, excluding Parcel Post, imported and exported to and from British Malaya during 1925 and 1926. MD/ v DTO < vvnn Increase Increase or or 1925 1926 Decrease 1925 1926 Decrease
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    MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
    698 10 Proposed New Bridge and Road Construction. Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3, held on April 9, included the following Following the resignation of Mr. Bramwell, late Superintendent of Transport and Machinery, approved the appointment of Mr. A. G. MacDougall to new post of Assistant Engineer,
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    Chinese Merchant Sued.
    70 10 Judgment was obtained by the Borneo Sumatra Trading Co., Ltd., m tho Supreme Court yesterday m an actior. m which Teo Teng Guan and Tan Boob Wee were sued m respect of goods sold and delivered. Mr. V. D. Knowles. for the plaintiffs, stated that the first
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
    392 10 Offered 252 Tons Sold 214 Tons. The Singapore Chamber of (Commerce Rubber Association held its 755 th auction, yesterday, when there was catalogued 855,251 lbs. or 381.81 tons offered 666,746 lbs. or 252.57 tons; sold 481,566 lbs. or 214.99 tons. Spot London 2s. Od. New York 48
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    HEATH OF MR. T. R. JENKINS.
    88 10 A Prominent Bangkok Rugby Footballer. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, April 15. The death occurred yesterday afternoon with tragic suddenness of Mr. T. R. Jenkins, schoolmaster under the Education Department. He underwent an operation end after it had been performed died of heart failure.
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    58 10 For the orchestral concert by the new Adelphi Sovonas on Sunday, at 9.30 p.m., the programme of music will be as follows Overture, Poet and Peasant (Suppe) Minuet, A L'Antique (Paderewski) Selection, The Gondoliers (Sullivan) Violin Solo, Melancholy (Wier), Reyes Fantasia from Schubert's Compositions (arr. Fetras) Indian Melody
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    82 10 There was a crowded hou.se last night m the New Hall of the Happy Valley when the Union Star Opera of Singapore, presented the popular Arabian Night*' play Ali Piha end the Forty Thieves. Mr. Hsron. m the leading part, as Knssim Br.ba, was supported by Miss Tijeh (Prima Donna)
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    Infants' Action.
    205 10 Slender Chances of Benefitting Under Will. Judgment was given by Mr. Justice Deane yesterday in an action heard in his court recently in which two infants Thomas Augrustine Basapah and John Alexander Basapah, sued two truan estate in which they had a contingent interest. Plaintiffs complained that the
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    JUDGE ON "GHOSTS."
    185 10 Story of a Alleged Haunted House. Most cities seem to have their haunted houses, and Singapore, it would seem, from a story told in the District Court yesterday-, before Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, is no exception. Complaint was made that three Shanghai carpenters entered 33, Oxley
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    AMERICAN BANKS' CLAIM.
    478 10 Sew York Not The Financial Centre. That the claim put forward by some Americans that the world's financial centre has been shifted from London to New York is discredited even in its country of origin is duly proved, says the Financial News, by an article appearing, in
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    67 10 At Kok Chonsr Heng theatre hall, m Bangkok, Mr. Loke Chow Thye. the well known tin miner and President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at Kuala Lumpur, FJH.S., was persuaded to give an amateur performance m aid of two Chinese schools and the Siamese Red Cross Society. The performance
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    Penang Wharf Strike.
    84 10 Settlement Reached with The Lightermen. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penanp, April 15. A settlement has been reached in the dispute between the lightermen and the Penang Harbour Board after negotiations led by Mr. G. W. A. Trimmer, Chairman of the Harbour Board. The men are to receive
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    SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
    217 10 Macphail and Co, Ltd. Singapore, April 16. Rubber.— Local 79V4. Tin.— London £273 15s. Local $138tt (160 tons gold). Rubbers. Notwithstanding the drop in price of the commodity, London shares remain firm. Maluku 1'ir las quoted >.W 3.05. Allenbys offer at o.20, buyers bidding 3.10. Sungei Bagans
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    Rose Macphail and Co.
    269 10 (L. R. MaepkaiL) Singapore, April 16. Rubber.— Is. 1034c 1 Hid. down. Local 79 4 cts. Tin.— £273 15s. 10s. up. Rubber share quotations are steady in spite of the further fall in the price of the commodity. Mining stocks have fair enquiries and a good
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    Utan Simpan Rubber Company.
    297 10 The report of the directors of Utan Simpan Rubber Co., Ltd., for the year ended December 31 states The nett profit for the year after allowing for depreciation amounts to $153,546.09. Two interim dividends were pc.id during the year of 10 per cent, and 15 per
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    67 10 A marine worm that cats the leadcovering of submarine cables was recently discovered m Japan owing to trouble arising after a new telephone cable had been laid between Aomori and Hskodat The cable would not function, and inu;t: cation showed that a worm had bored a hole m the lead
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    HOME SPORT.
    2408 11 Will C. H. Gibson Play m The Tests? By Our Special Corresponden London, March 18 There is still a Rood deal of discugsi upon the scarcity of -stayers" m tl rmmtry. There is no doulit as to t fact, and some trainer, declare that t typical modern race-horse
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      318 11 Raffles Hotel Telephone No. 2920. SARKIES BROS., Proprietors. Saturday, April IT The Great International Characteristic Classical Russian Dancers. Miss Ladova and Youry Yourlo Admission to Non-Diners $1. A. F. PEATE, Manager. ADELPHI HOTEL REMODELLED and REDECORATED. TEA DANCES Every Tuesday, 5.30—7.30 p.m. DINNER DANCES Every Wednesday and Saturday. ROOF GARDEN
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    Yachting.
    390 12 Second Race for Guillemard Cup. The second nee for the- Guillemaril Challenge Cup was sailed last Sunday m such light airs, calms and heat that all concerned were glad to see the black ball at the tla^-stari head as they struggled over the last lejt of the first round.
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    120 12 Tho Minuai jreneral meeting of the ?.l:.l ivale? Association was held on the ICth inst. at the Association premises. After passing: the report and account, the following oflw-beaien for the wimrtm year were elected: Mr. F. Neelankavil, prtsidmt Mr. K. P. Menor., viiel/ivsii'int Mr. V. M. Gomez, hon. secretary; Mr.
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      435 12 LEE KEE CO., SEREMBAN NOTICE is hereby (riven that the business of Provision Dealers and Central Supply Stores known and carried on under the style r firm name of LEE KEE CO., at the promises Nos. 24, 25 26, Birch Uoad, Serembnn. has as from April H, 1926, been acquired
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    Rubber Results.
    621 13 Company Reports, Dividends And Notices. Int. (iivil. 10 per cent. K»laatan. Int dhrd id per cent. I Bro i>i!.-..- l.r divd. U per cent. I'atani I'ara. In:, divd. 10 per cent. Java Pian.-!.— Final divd. 40 per cent Cm I92fi Sorfej Baaya.— bt <livd. 16 p»v cent (LaM
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      510 14 Assets over $6,500,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $22,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ln Straits S.ttlemeats.) HEAD OFFICI Winchester Hoase. Bingapor.. LONDON OFFICE 82, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has <SO,OOO deposited with the Supreme Cocrt et England had complies Witt the British life Asaaraaas Companies
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