The Straits Times, 28 April 1927

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28.461. SINGAPORE,. THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1927. PRICE 10 CENTS,
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      172 1 IfJtAL !i!C VERY DAT Mil K. LET THE CHILDREN DRINK Ho NATURAL SWISS COW'S MILK. M/^^ :JBL STA LD E N^^^3^a^^MMEjm»l There's nothing to mix or prepare— there's "6£AR" BRAND nothing in the tin but pure, wholesome Hygienic SWISS M |L milk from the finest Alpino cows tho- p-w. ...wiiM
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      338 1 "DOBINSONC" FOR CIGARS. IifJEST El Oriente FINEST MANILA 'T^hTS INC MANILA /^I/ 1 ADC MANUFACTURERS OF fl/ 1 ADC LIuAKu HIGH GRADE MANILA CIGARS LlllAKu EXCLUSIVELY IMPORTED BY ROBINSON CO., LTD. We arc importing (his Excellent f The JEAN VALJEAN" Cigars IJrand of Cigars direct from Wk jliH E are
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      9 1 IMI KMAIU [Y»» < i »!*.af J 111.1. •_Ufc\.>l MIMC
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    Book of the Week.
    1479 2 A New Life of George Eliot. It reaily looks as if George Eli ;t in commor with many other worthies of the much-despidid Victorian era, is comin« into her own. Then is visible something of a reaction airninat the disposition to regard Tennyson as only a
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      117 2 "As $een through lila«# Lishtli| JBPi Glorious poldcn beer transparently pure. Sparkling juGaj UjR showers ol tflintinu hubbies rushing ever upwards to Jffl >?■<! the foaming snow-white surface. A zest and flavour IfSI ■m beyond description. A cooling, thirst-quenching |jj^| quality altogether unique. That is Amstel," the *g| iirv.irot innsohition
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      343 2 HAD BASH ON CHEST AND HEAD Was Almost Frantic. Suffered About Two Years Cuticura Healed. My trouble came with a grc' irrilation and then a rash broke out all over my chest and head. At time* the irritation was so bad that it almost sent me frantic, and I could
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      333 2 Pre-eminent in the home, praised hy loral musician*, perfect in tone and action. Popularly endorsed for durability. PUasinK in case design and built for the tropics. SEASON CO., LIMITED 111 and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. B ££S .olvcero phosphate, mo> LOST ENERGY I j!B— WTHOUT i rmw Poorness of Blood
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    STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
    471 3 LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES MAR. 30. Per Value. Company. £1 Aba«o 2/ Allagar il Anglo-Malay A'l Ayer KuninR £1 Banteng 2/ Banteng Consolidated 11 Batu Caves £1 Batu Tiga 2/ Bekoh 2/ Bertam Consolidated 2/ Brieh £1 Bidor 2/ Bikam 2/ Brooklamls 2/ Bukit Cloh 2/
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    25 3 1 have always had a deep affection for the pig, founded on a belief in the pig's intelligence, and his sense of humour. —Mr. Baldwin.
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    13 3 The physical universe is a pht latj.cr than n^ thing, and thought mimics
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    Romance in Perfumes.
    457 3 Secrets of the Paris Scent Trade. The pc rrumcry business just opened in Pans, in which ;lie ex-Shah of Persia is sutc.l t> have a financial interest, is housed in a sh.ip built of marble with cunningly-arranged lightinjr. which provides the necessavy exotic. Oriental setFrmeh sent manufacture,
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    17 3 There is a tendency everywhere in Knirland to talk too much arid ttTdo too little.—Lady (Lionel) Phillips.
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    10 3 It is much easier to tnake money hqw^T ft'frtj*,-.^ dishonettly.-Mr.
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      148 3 DODG&BriaTHEfiS MOTORCARS IMPRESSIVELY SMARTNOTABLY CONVENIENT To the fastidious owner who tractively up-to-date Dickey prefers to drive his own car Seat— Suitable for two passnothing could be smarter or handier than Dodge Brothers ear when t he seat Sport Roadster. not j n use> Here is a vehicle notable both The
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      476 3 let the Climate doits worst "you can face its terrors mth, wvdiminished vigour so long as your System is property nourisltcd. You have a never-failing stand-by in Horlicks Malted Milk. Horikks is made of rich pure milk combined with wheat and malted barley. HorltckJs is easily digested, very nourishing and
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      536 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDiA AND APGAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENC.KR AND CAPGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJtfaTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnaga dne S'por* MIZAPORE (cargo only) C7OO May 4 KASHMIR
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      651 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHAX LONDON LLNH Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Veesel* Tonnage Da* Sail KATORI MARU 10,000 Apl. 27 29 •ATBUTA MARU 8,000 May 12 13 1 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 May 28 W lIAKUNE MARU 10,500 June 10, SUWA MARU 11,000 June 23 24' FUSHIMI
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      558 4 THE DLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP. CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTEKDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN.— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRE LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT
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      459 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. (Incorporated In 81* in) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kemaman, Kretay, Trenggunn, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA May 2 May 4 The Steamer* are fitted throughout with electric light and have excellent accommodation for first-class
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      591 4 Xi I Ma (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAYIA) (Incorporated 'in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT I Telephone, No. 3640. with sub-connections to passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Dcpts. and Manager's Desk. 1 Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information,
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      401 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) 1 FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA DARWIN. THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE I Regular monthly sailings by the well known utenmer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor v.ss.l. MALABAR (4,612 ,10ms). The as. MARELLA is the largest nrd finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins
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      439 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England). "ELI.KRMAN" LINE PASSENGKK AMD I'KI.IGHT SKKVICE TO THK UNITLI) KINGDOM ANO CONTINENT FREIGHT SEUVICE OOTWABDS To Ilong Kouk, Slianghui and Japan Due S'porc l.s. CITY OK KOBE May 9 ■OMBWARBf. For H^vre, Loodoß, Rotterdam, Haabvrgi ami Ltverpoo] ■A CRT OF
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      419 5 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE M.S. KANGAROO Dae Singapore July IS FOR FREMANTLE, W.A. Tor purliculars regarding passage and txeicht ruUM, apply to HcALISTER CO, LTD. DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE i;m\:> 'iui:-\voßLi> m;lh ami mom service .n\ xnw yoi:k ria POM said, ALEXANDRIA, HAPLKB, GKNOA und HABBHLLSB. IS i.p BaatM :11 »a>s lo
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      445 5 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAY COMPANY, LIMITED. Hneorporated in Hong KoMfl) Direct Service to JAVA Tla HONG EONO AMOY and SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA Tla PENANG from SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on throoga Bill, of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtie Port., Jormosa, the Philippine., etc FOR PENANG AND
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      303 5 A piece of Constructive Christianity deserving of every support. The SHAFTESBURY HOMES AMI "Arethusa" Training Ship Are Training 1,000 Iloys and Girl* from all parts of the U.K. FINDS URGENTLY NEEDED Patrons Their Majesties the KINO and QUE^N. I'm i.lent 11.X.11 THK PKINCK OF WALKS, KG. 10.000 Hoys have been
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      123 5 JOHN TANN Ltd. SAFES DOORS STRONG ROOMS WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS TO THE SOLE AGENTS: \C entrJai I SINGAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPUR IN STYLES TO SUIT 7>v ALL TASTES AND y^ IN ALL y I N. FASHIONABLE I SHADES y I Stocked hy leading stores throughout the F.MJS. 1 [^pß^imii^M SILK
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      516 6 PAVILION jr, A;»ril 28 U> Wednesday. .Mi.y 1, 9.18 p. ii:. shiirp. ST PATHE GAZETTE in't Cone in Bigger Sizes Than This DENNY and LAURA LA PLANIE in ,J,< SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT «i. in for whin you see Denny build a fortune \v;ui! in the first phuc. l.a.ln't p;ii<l for
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      374 6 AN EXCELLENT SCREEN ADAPTATION OF A WELL-KNOWN NOVEL From Sunday, April 21 to Friday, April 29 ALUAMBRA (TAN CHENG KEE CO.. LTD., Proprietors) In the Second Show, commencing 9 p.m. CYNTHIA STOCKLEY'S STARTLING ROMANCE Presented on Ihe Screen in an Exquisitely Fine Pictire A First National Feature 8 Reels FUINJULA
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      507 6 J I=l. aP" Ct T s 3liTTSporters~ r^ KLAHC, F. M.S. Penang,Caicutta, Madras, Nesrapatam and Rangoon. NOTRE is hereby given that the abevt T:>M,- Mart ii th esetaaive pTopertj of R. E. MOHAMED KASSIM COMPANY <.: \o« IT :n <l is. hul.i Street, Buigaiore, oaed by tl.i'm in ii. ri.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    246 7 9 FIXTI'RES. Ihursday, April 28 Singapore High Water, 7.20 am., 741, KTii p.m., 7..'>. ■Talanaa Iliiili Water, 6 a.m., E. 4, D.30 p.m., 0.0. Singapore Assizes. 11. I. homeward mail closes, 3 p.m., train 4 p.m. Friday. April 29 Singapore High Water, 8.28 am, 8.0, U. 26
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    144 7 Thursday April iB. Ships alongsidi the Wharves or expected to arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUR. >'i.n Wharf Splendour, Ciar.g Ann, Dolpk«n Sh.-11. S..za. torbis. Lighter Loligo, L'gl lei Kaat jil, DidonU. Otl Wharf Nil 1 1 Wharf Melusia VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. taajaaf, i'agar Sheers Wharf Nil Albert Dock
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    Vessels Arrived.
    212 7 AI riNG, Dut., fO4 tons, from ISagnn 2»-4, f.,r Bagaa 10-4. B< RELIS, Brit., 2480 ton?, fiom Rangoon •J7-I. for Tarakaa M I. BORIBAT, Siam., 862 tons, Troai Banc;:o!. 27-1. Baeho :t» 4. BROUWER, Dut., 2:>r. tons, from Bar.c 18-4, for Barn CIRCE, 8M tons, from Kelantan 28-4,
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    38 7 Dy t'llavaiia lali.irw Mongolia J nrtho» l.ifl \rr.1 S'pore London Mar. 17 Apl. I Mar. 1H Apl. 11 Mhf. -H Apl. J8 M .r 24 Apl. 18 Mar. 31 Apl. 2:t Apl. 1 Apl. 23
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  • SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd.
      264 7 Singapore, April 28. Rubber.—Local G9V4 cents. Tin.—London BM. Rubbers. —Shares arc quiet, Bassetts are quoted 1.30-1.35, Connemnras have sellers at 2.55 and keiinhs at 4.45, Bukit Jelotonßs arc quoted at 1.14-1.18. kundongs arc olTered at 4.G5 and Jeram Kuantnns at 1.85 cum. Katoyang Bharus have buyers
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      Rose Macohail and Co.
      107 7 Singapore, April 28. Rubber.— London Is. TTid., unchanged. Tin.— London £201 17s. 6d., 32s. 6d. up. Mi.iiik'.— Kuchai 2.05-2.10. Kin;a 1.92^- ..'iT Pataling 4.50-4.57 'a, Malaya Consolidated 1.13-1.17, Sung, i Way 3.22 Vs:;:;i>-. T«luk Knin 1.45-l.SO, Papan 27',i>29 tents. l"!u Piah 1.32V,-1.37% cum iliv., I{;iu"j 3.25-3.40,
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    EX-KAISER'S MESSAGE.
    151 7 Beneath My Dignity To Return." Btrl n The ex-Kaiser has sent a message to Germany categorically denying tha" (ithcr he or any one acting on his behalf baa taken any atop, officially or otherwise, to obtain permission for him to return to Germany. II- also emphatically states that
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    SINGAPORE HAILS CLOSE.
    218 7 To-day. Cit'nn, Hainam, Japan, Korea, Formosa, East Siberia, Philippine I.'landu, Western Canada and Western State of L'.SA. (Calypso) I p.m. North, N. East and N. West Sumatra irVrakl 3 p.m. Sarawak (Kuchir.g) 3 p.m Upper Burma, North-East and Wes•.'•:n India, Egypt, Kurope, Canada .rid L'.SA. (Kllora) 3
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    248 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, April 28. On London, Bank m/i 2/4 1/16 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 3m. credit 2/4 9/32 On New \ork, Demand 66 Private SO d/a 67Vfc On France, Bank T.T. 1411 On India, Bank T.T. 154% On Honjr Kong, Bank T.T. 10,4 p.c. dis. On Shanghai,
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION DAILY PRICES CURRENT.
    59 7 Tone of Market Quiet. Li- test Cable: London Spot Shcit Is. I'M. per \h. New York Spot tktei G. cuts |>cr lb. t.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Standard R.S.S. Itandard R.S.S. on Tender Spot Spot M.iy-June fuljr-Sapt O.t.-Dcc. 70% TV, 69%
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      MINING.
      380 7 Issue Vai. Pd. Buyers Seller* £1 11 Asam Kuiiibaiig .',O/9 ",7 'J £1 £1 Banjfrin Tin 31/- 33/1 1 Batang Padang 0.C2 0.C7 £1 £1 Chenderiang 24/3 24/3 il £1 Eastern Siam 22,- S £1 £1 Haad Yai .C, 27/6 1 1 Hitam Tin 9M 1.00 1 1 Hons
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      GENERAL.
      171 7 V'al. Pd. Buyers Sellers Cl £1 B. Am. Tobacco 4.t8.0 5.0.0 1 1 Central Engine 0.90 0.95 1 1 Cjela rarria."c 1.00 1.10 tl £1 E. Smelting Co. 18.00 18.50 5 5 Fraser Neave 17.85 18.20 100 100 Hammer Co. 173.00 176.00 Hk. 125 123 H. S. 15. 1,0-10
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      DEBENTURES.
      97 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. S 1,234,300 6% 15Vo p.m. Spore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c. $555,000 110 115 Spore Municipal 5 p.c. 1578,000 of 1901 par. 6 pr«m. Spore Municipal 4>4 p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par. Spore Municipal I'j p.c. of 1909 51,100,0C0 90 par. Spore Municipal 4
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      406 7 Prater and Co. and Lyall and Evatt'a quotation*. Wmmt Lyall A Co. Kvatt. Allcnby ($1) :;.(>5 3.10 3.00 3.10 Alor (i;ijah ($1) 2.80 i!.'JO 285 3.00 A. Hitam ($1) 4.00 4.70 4.60 4.70 A. Kuninjj ($1) 0.92 .i (/ftftcd. 0.92 0.07 Am. Malay ($2) 4.50 4.C0 4.10 4.60
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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      DEATH
      65 7 PHOON At 8 a.m. on Anril 28. li' 27. at 432, North Bridge Boad, Singapore. Phoon Sye I-ooiiß, deary beloved father of thrto daughters and five son 3, Mr. PhoOD Beak Yip, Dr. Phoon Seek Wong, Dr. Phoon S«-ik Wah, Dr. Phoon Seek Koo and Mr. Phoon S.'ck Baal,
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      16 7 ROOMS TO LET Splendid bu.iiu.- pirmlfwa No. V Battery Uoa<J, it floor, Nflkko I Apply within.
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      33 7 MARBLE, ROAI METAL AND UME FOR SALE Delivery Ex-Railway Siding alongside Quarry. Cartage arranged for local orders. MARBLE TOMBSTONES «nd Hemoriak in Slock. I'KHK MODBKATB. INSCRIPTIONS CUT TO ORDIft. Ipob Marble Lime Works.
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      13 7 SINGER "JUNIOR" "Represents the greatest value obtainable in British w> v ,,V^Smz I
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      21 7 STOP PRESS MAH-JONG RACKS Complete with Counters Per set $13.50. Obtainable from FRANKEL BROTHERS (Watch Our Advt. on Page loj^ (ipj
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      920 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other ClaMlßnd Advin., see pat* 1»WANTS. FOR SALE, BTC, TWO LADY* IEACHKRS for I',imHr> ("lassi-s. ApMiy 591, Straits Time.;. FOR SALE, tive-scater Hupmobre. Apply mrralaga, Bs, East Coast Koad. PIANO, Curcin upright, for r,:ik-. I*H b] arrangement. Captain Howc'<l, Tel. 87. WEI.L-CDUCATED Chincac youth, aasfcl e.nnloymtnt in Hny
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      915 7 KKMPF.— Ob April 27. 1.127. to Fr.-.ncos Mary, the wife of J. E. Khihiic. a (InuRhicr. L!M !'<>|l Th" npnmint i« announced of Mr. Lim Kim Tcck. ;!(!e:it son of Mrt. Lim Tay Yam an<l the late. Mr. lim Tin Yam. to Misx l'oh OtM N'". only ilaiielitor of Mr.
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      70 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandanjj Kerbau Station. (By i.urii-sv of Govrrnment Health Offlcr.) I .>r the »<■<•!; ending at Midnight on April De S M>k. ihadc tmptntm IMF. Mtn. lhadi tomparatnra 71 P Mean ■ha4a tmipaimtnn 80.3 F Max. ma nUiatten IM F. Mm. tnai ra4Ution ntT. Si ti im|h rature HI
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    The Straits Times THURSDAY, APRIL 28. FEWER BRICKBATS—MORE BOUQUETS.
    896 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, APRIL 28. FEWER BRICKBATS— MORE BOUQUETS. The time of the Governor's departure la drawing near, and His Excellency ha« been going through the pleasant experience of having tributes heaped upon h!m In his own phrase, he has been receiving ff-wcr brickbats and more bouquetConscious of the
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    AN OCCASIONAL NOTE.
    268 8 Once again arises the rumour that Admiral of the Fleet Earl Bentty is alxint to resign. The resignation of any highly placed personage invariably brings in its train spcculati >ns as to a successor. Such speculations are a perfectly harml-ss form of mental recreation, but they generally
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    57 8 To the memory of Sir Patrk-k Manson, who for all time will be known as the Father of Tropical Medicine," and who v/as formerly of Hong Kong a tablet was, on March 15, unveiled by the ltiirht Hon. Neville Chamberlain, Minister of Health, at the Albert Dock Hospital, where so
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    392 8 Mr. A. Hannijfan, of Sime, Darby and Co., Ltd., Malacca, proceeded on home leave last week. Mr. J. D. O'Toolc, Jasin Lallang Estate, and Mrs. O'Toolc, leave shortly for Canada and Ireland. Mr. A. S. Banks, of the editorial staff of the Singapore Free Press, goes on
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    20 8 It is officially announced that insured ictters and parcels for Post Offices in Pahang will be accepted from May 1.
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    19 8 Frankel Brothers have secured premises in iVnanir and Ipoh and wii shortly be establishing branches in tbasx :wo towns.
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    28 8 Chandu worth §15,000 was found by the police in a house at Lorong 27, Geylant' i lew days ajco. A.S.P. Nicol discovered about 2,400 tahils of the dru;?.
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    32 8 The next meeting of the Federal Coun efl will be held at Kuala Lumpur, M Monday, May 2:!. at 10 a.m. There will be no ceremonial opening, but uniform will be worn.
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    32 8 A committee meeting of the Strait. Settlements (Singapore) Association i; to be held to-morrow in the Singapore Fa change Room at 5 p m., to elect addition i; members to the committee.
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    36 8 The annual general meeting of th« Amateur Wireless Society of Malaya will he held on Friday, May 13, at Union Huilding at 5.16 p.m. The report and jeeounts will be circulated to menilxr in due course.
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    40 8 Malacca's annual agri-horticultural show will be held on July 1»> and 17. Mr. Jas Kyirweather, the hon. secretary an.l treasurer, will provide all particulars In inquirers. Numerous cups and prizes haw already been promised by local firms anii private individuals.
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    70 8 Guthrie and Co., Kuala Lumpur, have received a telegram from the secretaries of Kimanis Rubber, Ltd., that the board rove decided to recommend payment asat May 23 of a final dividend of 7'/» per cent, for the financial year ended December 31, 1926, making a dividend for the year of
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    78 8 The Malayan Government Servants Association (Singapore Branch) are entertaining His Excellency Sir Laurer.ci Nunns GuillemarJ to a farewell tiffin a: the Europe Hotel to-morrow at 1 p m. fol 1.15. Any member of Appendix B wh< has not yet received an invitation to Ih present should communicate immediately with one
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    71 8 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held to-morrow at 2.15 p.m. Mr. C C Dunman and Sye:! Mohamed bin Omar AlsagofT will make the usual declarations on taking office a* Municipal Commissioners. Mr. O. P. Griffith-Jones will ask :—When is it proposed to connect King's Road with
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    70 8 By kind permission of Lt.-Col. C. J. Pickering, C.M.G., D.5.0., and Officers, the Band of the 2nd Bn. The Duke of Wellington's Regiment will render the following programme in the Botanical Gardens to-morrow at 5.15 p.m. March, L'Esperance, (AnclifFe) Ist movement from Unfinished Symphony, (Schubert) valsc, Ravissante, (Godin) song, Love
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    Australian Cricketers.
    186 8 Programme of the Malayan Tour. A letter from Mr. P, W. deasoa, hon. secretary of the general ommittea wUea Is arranging the Australian cricket visit t>> Malaya, conflrms tha list of fixtures which was telegraphed by our Koala Lumpur correspondent yesterday. For convenience of reference we repeal the
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    Illegal Document.
    162 8 Serious Charge Against y Chinese. In the District Court this morning, before Mr. N. I). Mudie, two Bybuna were charged, one with being la possession of ■llegal documents, and a booklet called tha Weekly (Suiili which had been declared Illegal by Government In 1926, ar.ii the other with
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    Death of Mr. A.E. Thomas.
    85 8 Expert Hydraulic Mining Engineer. (From Our Own Correspond nt). I|Kih, April 28. The death occurred last night at Batu ,';:.jah hospital, of Mr. A. E. Thomas, ■enter member of the firm of Thomas and Hornidge, mining engineers. He leaves a daughter in Ipoh. Mr. Thomas
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    SINGAPORE FLYING CLUB.
    68 8 io.ooo Fed of Land Granted By Harbour Btmrd. NotMcation has been received b» Singapore Plying Club, IV<,im the Singapore Harbour l> artl, that they ha> I milted an arcs of 10,000 rauare feet "f land adjoining thai npied by the Royal Sbigapore Yacl t Club. It is
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    Hank Of Taiwan.
    37 8 Tokio, April M. The Government ir; preparing convoke iinother special session of the I'i'llin view of the Bnaacial failure <'f tho Bank of Taiwan to irhoiß the Government provided measures to relieve the sttoatioa.
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    Rubber Price Average.
    23 8 Rubber price average* in the current Restriction quarter up i<> April were as follows Singapore 6M cent London la, 7Jd
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    Rubber Prices.
    65 8 Henderson, Holm and Compnny, Inc.. New York, send us the following cable dated April LV, il >'ir quotations betas; in gold dollar cents and closing bid prices. Rubber exchange! salsa to-da) IiMQ Hay I'M". JOM I" '.''l. .luiy 11. I' l August 11.80, September I2._''i. October •12.40, November
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      105 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 A First National Feature PONJOLA Featuring ANNA Q. NILSSON and JAMES KIRKWOOD in 8 Reels. Another First National Production IDLE TONGUES Featuring PERCY MARMONT and DORIS KENYON in 6 Reels. First Show at 7.30 A Paramount Production OLD HOME WEEK in 7
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      78 8 illlK l>t«H > On Other Pages, Pace. Hook of th« Waafc Financf and Coßunares 1 Shipping and tha Mails 7 MctcoroloKicnl Raport 7 Today's fhara Market 7 Cable an.l Badlo N«WS I Children's Day in Singapore •■> Spoil News li St. Andrew. &g It Corrcspondonco 10 V.MCA. Down Town Branch
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    NANKING STEPS UNCERTAIN.
    336 9 American Hesitation Over Sanctions. JAPAN DOUBTFUL. Britain, France and Italy May Act Alone. [REtTKR FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, April 27. l'eking The next step regarding Nanking is still uncertain. There has been BO doubt here for some time that the American Minister holds the MUM views as
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    THE DUKE "RAGGED."
    265 9 Cheery Greeting From Melbourne Students. Presentations to House Of Representatives. [RETITER TRLEGRAM] London, April 27. Melbourne Aftel the business of |»ceßHtlng the Speaker of the House of Representatives with a replica of the dcspatrh boxes used by the London House Of Commons as a Utkea of His
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    Persia and "Extrality."
    27 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London. April 27. Teheran The Shah, opening the Supreme Court of .luslire. expressed the hope that extra-territorial privileges would eventually be abolished,
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    REGULATING AIR TRAFFIC.
    411 9 Findings of the International Commission. Standard of Fitness for Pilots Fixed. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, April 27. The new Distress Sign for the world's code of air signals was considered and adopted by the International Commission Kor Air Navigation, which ended Ha sittings in London to-day. In
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    New Zealand and the Base.
    140 9 Mr. Baldwin Expresses Thanks Of Government. [RtIJTEB TELEGRAM] London, April 27. Mr. Baldwin has elegraphed to the Prime Minister of New Zealand expressing His Majesty's Government's warm appreciation of the New Zealand Government's proposals regarding the Naval defence of the Empire, especially the proposed gift
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    Empire Emigration.
    80 9 Assistance Under Settlement Provisions. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, April 27. The report of the Overseas Settlement Committee shows that the net immigration from Great Britain to all countries during 1926, that is the balance of emigration over immigration, was 115,538, compared with 84,268 i:i IMS. It is stated
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    U.S. and Nicaragua.
    51 9 [REITKR TELEGRAM] London, April 27. Managua Mr. Stimson, United States ex-Secretary for War, whom Mr. Cooiidge sent t>. report on affairs in Nicaragua, has invited the Liberal leader. Sacasa, to meet him to discuss the situa:ion, offering to place a destroy?r at his disposal ami to guarantee
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    IN HANKOW TO-DAY.
    525 9 How Hatred of Foreigners Is Inculcated. Wholesale Destruction Of Postal Matter. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, April 27. Hankow The inculcation of the mas?cs wi'.h hatred for foreigners has now been reduced to something approaching an art. Mass meetings arc being held daily in all parts of
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    The Albania Issue.
    79 9 Developments Expected In Italy. [TRANS- OCEAN SERVICE] Berlin, April 28. In view of the termination of Signor Mussolini's Easter vacation, developments are expected in the Albania issue. Sir William Tyrrell, of the British Korvign Office, who was passing through Rome, ha.s been instructed to remain, pending negotiations.
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    President Calles Satisfied.
    45 9 [BEIJTBB TELEGRAM] London, April 27. Mexico City: Commenting on the; references to Mexico in Mr. Coolidge's speech, President Callcs declared that he believed, with Mr. Cooiidge, that it was not on'y possible but easy to reach an amicable settlement of all difficulties.
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    U.S. and Irish Free State.
    30 9 [reuteb telegram] London, April 27. Mr. Frederick A. Sterling, Counsellor to the American Embassy in London, has been appointed Minister to the Irish Free State.
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    22 9 The British Defence force, apart from volunteers and the Royal Navy, in Shanghai in April 23, exceeded 14,600 men. .in.-' w<. In>
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    MR. COOLIDGE AND CHINA
    377 9 "Reasons for Hesitation" Considered. Case of the American Republics. [reuter telegram] London, April 27. The Times, in a leading article referring to President Coolidge's speech, expresses the opinion that he is not very enlightening with regard to American policy in China and says that Washington is
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    Indians in Kenya.
    103 9 Sir Edward Griffg and A Deputation. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, April 27. Sir Edward Giigg, Governor of Kenya Colony, Interviewed by Renter, referring to the statement which is i\p.tted to have caused indignation in India thst he declined to receive the Kenya Indian delegation in London, sa;d he
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    The Colonial Conference.
    69 9 Expected to Last Three Weeks. [REI'TER TELEGRAM] London, April 27. The officials of 24 self-governinj; colonies, pr -tectorates and mandate;! territories, including tight governors, will attend the Colonial Office Conference which Mr. Amery will open on May 5. It is expected to last throe weeks. The agenda
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    The Tobacco Duty.
    42 9 Rejection of a Labour Amendment. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, April 27. The House of Commons, by 256 to 154, rejected the Labourite amendment to reduce the duty on tobacco and carried the main Budget tobacco resolution by 261 to 158.
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    P. andO. Interim Dividend.
    28 9 [reuter telegram] London, April 27. The P. and O. Company has declared an interim dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum.
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    French Ambassador to Japan
    22 9 [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, April 27. Tokio The new French Ambassador, M. Debilly, has arrived. tm ai '"•'<»!
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    MISSISSIPPI FLOODS.
    346 9 Threat to the City of New Orleans. Decision to Breach The Embankments. [BCUTIB TELEGRAM] London, April 27. Memphis The crest of the Mississippi flood is still near here, but within a day or two it will be endangering lives and property in the beautiful city of New Orleans
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    The Labour Convention.
    26 9 [REUTER TELIGRAM] London, April 27. The BMRH The First Chamber passed the bill authorising adherence to the Washington Labour Convention, subject to reservations.
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    CHILDREN'S DAY IN SINGAPORE.
    1369 9 Help for St. Andrew's Medical Mission. Great Effort on Monday Next. Tor some time past, a committee, the President of which is Lady Cjuill'niard, :i working out the details of an effort to assist the funds of the Women's and Children's Hospital of St. Andrew's Medic*]
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      Singapore Football.
      958 10 Commercial Cup Goes To McAlister's. Probahl) the most encouraging feature of the final of the Inter-Commercial Cup which was played OB the Stadium yesterday was the alundance which was far larger than any experienced dv.-ing the earlier rOUSds and numbered no leM than be Analists won McAHatart aad
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      Two Thousand Guineas.
      110 10 Adam's Apple Wins by Short Head. [Reuter Telegram,] London, April 27. The following is the result of the Two i'lv u.-anil <iuinoas, run to-day 4'S APPLE (20 to 1) 1 i ULL tfOY (6 to Z) SJCi'.Lt: (10 to 1) ..3 Twonty-threr run. Won by a short
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      Malayan Racing.
      307 10 Entries for Singapore Spring Meeting. The foil.jwinj: are, the entries for the forthcoming Singapore Spring Race to be held on May 7, 10, 12, 14 and 21 I us! Day.—John Sands, His Double, Horatius, Mountain Lover, Belle ol inland. Prince Bucknell, Some Silk, Star of 'iiiii'c Chaplain, Boldbeam,Ophelia,
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      HOME FOOTBALL.
      47 10 lUll Ita of Entrljsh League .Matches. [Rputer Telegram.] London, April 27. I Below arc results of League matches 1 playi (I to-day HvMm IBintii.^.'hain 1, Cardiff 2. f >i\ i- ton II. ig l'rcston n. Division III (Northern). Brighton IMmni V. rexluuB 1, Lincoln 1.
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      GARRISON SPORTS.
      193 10 Postponed to June 11. It has been necessary to postpone the Annual Garrison Spurts to Saturday, June II. Thy meeting will take place at the Stadium. In former years it has been I held at Tanglin until last year, when it w*» held al Tycrsall. At the Stadium
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      Tennis.
      150 10 S.C.C. Tournament. The following are results of ties played yesterday in the S.C.C. tournament Championship Pairs. P. Clerc and J. Utermark beat O. Fuller and G. F. Murphy, 6—2, 6 2. W. C. Hill and D. H. Kleinman v. Lt. Bourke and A. P. Cameron, unfinished. Championship. Roy Smith
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      Billiards Discovery.
      244 10 Rcecc Makes 2,301 Break With Pendulum Cannon." [Renter Telegram.] London, April 27. The new pendulum cannon, invented by Keece and exploiud by him in thy recenr preliminary heat of the professional championship against Inman, consists of getting the balls jammed in a pocket and scoring direct cannons until
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      Down Town V.M.C.A.
      603 10 Governor Opens the New Restaurant. There was a very happy gathering at the V.M.C.A. Dowji Town Branch, Union Building, yesterday when the formal opening was performed by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Laurence Guillemard, patron of the local V.M.C.A., in the presence of representatives of the various
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      The Assizes.
      352 10 Coolie Stabbed at Christmas Island. The third Singapore Assizes commenced in the Supreme Court this morning, before the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison. The calender list is a very short one there being only eight cases for hearing. Mr. Johannes mentioned a case in which two Chinese arc
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    Boxing.
    113 10 Spanish Heavyweight Champion Suspended. [Reuter Telegram.] London, April 27. New York Ai the request of the Massachusetts Bjxing Board, Paolino Uzcudun, the Spanish heavyweight champion and aspirant to the world's championship title, has been suspended by the New York Boxing Commission, on the ground of his refusal to meet
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    63 10 Six Englishmen nrc leaving home for Germany fur the purpose of engaging in itii sky-writing of advertisements. "Germany hai C >me to England because we :iri' the only people in the world at sky UMtiM;-," -r. HsjOt iv;i;-c. the prourii'u'- tin S'.'v i m SVy Wrlinjj Comi Other contract:. !-ave
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    RIFLE SHOOTING.
    61 10 Challenges for Walker Shield. The Walker Shield, which is now held by the Singapore Ladies' Rifle A ssociation, will be shot for in July next and the S.L.R.A. is accordingly open to receive challenges from any other Ladies' Rifle Club in the F.M.S. or the S.S. Particulars may
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    St. Andrew's Mission.
    402 10 Many Church Aid Functions Clashing. The general meeting of thj St. An- < Jrcw's Church Mission was held at their I hall in Stamford Road last night. The Bishop of Singapore was in the chair, and others present were the Rev. R. Richards (hon. secretary), Rev. G
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    22 10 The engarement is .innouncd I Mr. S. A. Monttiro of the Government! KftgliMl Ji.lliilll, .lIUIIIi, limpaatßaßununauaak Copcutt of toe French Convvnt, Malacca.
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    Exchanges.
    71 10 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, April 27, Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.13%. Athens 865. Berlin 20.49. Bombay Is. "> 57-Gld. Brussels 34.93. Bucharest 750. Buenos Aires 47%. Copenhagen 18.21. Geneva 25.25. Helsingfors 192%. Hong Kong 2s. o'*d. Lisbon 2 17-32. Madrid 27.64%. Milan 92 1-16. New York 4.85 23.32. Oslo
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    Captain Conrad.
    231 10 A Correspondent Seeks More Information. A. R., Bangkok, writing to the Editor of the Siam Observer, says That such reverent attention should be paid in an out-of-the-literary-world place like Bangkok to Joseph Conrad is a matter of gratifying wonder. But how is it that no attempt so far
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    The Straits Budget.
    131 10 A whole page of the illustrated supplement of the Straits Budget, published this morning, is devoted to a portrait of Major-General C. C. van Straubenzee, C.8., C.M.G., who has been appointed G.O.C. Malaya, vice Major-General Sir Theodore Fraser, X.C.8., C.5.1., C.M.G. Another page contains interesting snapshots taken
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
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      AMATEUR STATUS.
      84 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir,— l was extremely pleased to read a at er under the above title in your Issue <>f Saturday last and to hear that at least one local tennis player's right to piay as an un'.aleur was likely to be formally
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      CAR PARKING.
      147 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Have the police taki-n leaw of their senses, or is this latest move a deliberate challenge to the Singapore Automobile Club and the Straits Settlements Association in their efforts to induce the Government to provide a parking ground for vehicles
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      LOCAL LEAVE.
      210 10 To the' Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I have just seen your leader of April 7 in which you advocate annua! holidays. I am rather surprised that yo'.i do not take the opportunity of killing two, or three birds with one stone. Is it n>t practicable to
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      THE CATHEDRAL ORGAN.
      215 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I have lend "XV letter in to-day's issue. I don't suppose Mr. Westlake wires any sort of apologia, but may I Bay that 1 was present and Heard his appeal tj the congregation at the Cathedral on Easter Day. The
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      334 10 ence. A few like X may have resented it, but I hope I am right in thinking that the majority of us received his manly admonition in a manly way, and in the right spirit. The many contributions handed in after Easter Day certainly suggest this. Will not X agree
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    Chief Officer Murdered.
    423 11 Attacked on Hoard of Steamer Kdendale. We were able to learn ..inn- >f th stabbing of Mr. G. A he lleai> i Knu Moh steamer Eidendali «ho has died'i in tlie hospital at Cheribon a> the result l of terrible w tunds. I As we announce, l
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
    124 11 Th. Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association hc-l<l it- Bo9th BUCt:on on April 'J7. when there were cata- ,02H 845 ll.s. or 459 08 tons ..iferr.l 779,711 lb». or 348.08 toi i;77.';i I 11.: or 302.50 tons. S|M>t 1..mi,.n Is. 7%d. New York 4Q% eta. I'IUCKS REALISED.
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    CRUDE RUBBER.
    79 11 We asked by the- itulilM-r Association of America to make the following im iri the ;iv.rs Lhey suuplied in us of the importation* of crude rubber into the United States during February. I'.'L'T. The arrivals should include 190 loni oi Guayule instead of '>l' tons, and 20." tons
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    149 11 Programme of drills up to and for May 1, 1U27 Friday, B.lfi p.m.. Drill Hall, Oflicers and N.CO's, Coy. Meeting; r >.l.", p.m., Drill Hall, M.G. Platoon, Coy. Meeting; 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hull, Kurasian Co., Assemble for Siglap Camp; 6.16 p.m., Urill Hall, "A" Coy. No. 8
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    22 11 Orders for we.-k ending May 1, 1027. Thursday, April l>v;, Band Practice Headquarters 6J5 p.m.
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    29 11 A lecture <•" The Law of Cause and Effect will i>e delivered to-day si 7 p.m. ai Fmlayson Green (second floor) the town btmnga of Singapore Lodeo 1 Theos6?picur"S»cTay: TCirCrl'WßtqoWe.
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    Midgets as Entertainers.
    361 11 Forthcoming Appearance At Victoria Theatre. A performance of a kind which Sin^apore Mas never seen before is promised at the Victoria Theatre during the week l)ejr'nninK Monday May 8. The company to be responsible is Irving's Midgets, v troupe consisting of tiny people, not one more than
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    Movements of Trows.
    89 11 Five Transports l.vi? Within A Month. A large number «j;' troops en luii.e for China will shortly be passing t .ruuyH .S:ML-a;j re. i' tht greater part of y order- j id to j''i:i .'.fence Kotee. How lon-.; these will rensaia In tiv port is nit Xii
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    ENGLAND BEATS THE REST.
    265 11 In the annual St. George's Day Foursome Match at the Singapore G If Cub, Bukit Timah. yesterday England beat Th..-j J to Straits Times, i April St. Gecr^re was a gentleman, at 1-^st so they say,! I eef to Cnuadan who stopped on tn-.ir way oaf
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    "Our Flat" In Singapore.
    136 11 Our Flat In Singapore. Tin- S.A.l'.'s. (Singapore Amateur "I'iavir- 1 production of Mrs. Musjtrpve's Farcical Comely "Our Flat," will bo lUfed -it i ':i' Victoria Theatre on Saturday next, it is in aid of St. Andrew's Hospital and Mission. The production is in the hands of Mr. Charles S Mitts
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    Combating the Flu!
    218 12 Night Drives in Yugo-Slavian Villages. The recent influenza epidemic which spread to the Balkans and resulted in tne closing of schools and places of amus--ment in neighbouring countries, was felt' but slightly in Yugoslavia, where the disease took a peculiarly mild form. This, says the Belgrade correspondent
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    Shooting Mystery.
    134 12 Shots Fired at An Aeroplane. London, April 16: An aeroplane shooting incident occupied the attention of the Wimborne magistrate to-day, when Trelawney Dayrell Reed, 38, gentleman farmer, who is well known in the Bourne- mouth district, was fonnally charged with shooting at Squadron-Leader Longten, with intent to murder
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    WITCHCRAFT SUSPECT.
    53 12 Women Murdered By Estate Coolies. I Darjeclintt, April 16 The Sessions (judge sentenced six cooKes and Sardars, of Belffachi Tea Estate in Terai, to life transportation, on a charge of murdering Ihf wives of two coolies in the garden on the supposition that they were witches ■l"Mi'llft dn
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      275 12 :< Choose Glaxo for your Baby Yoirr Bahv's future health depends on your choice of his i M «J. Vv>u must choose the food J you know is best, for you dare not endanger I your Baby'? proeress by cxpcnmcntint:. Be eiitded by theexpenenceof the creat number J > of
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      603 12 RUBBER RESTRICTION. Statistics for the Month of March. The Deputy Controller of Rubber Export, S.S. and F.M.S., forwards us the following statistics up to and including March 192" (5th Restriction Year). EXPORTS AND IMPORTS OF RUBBER, BRITISH MALAYA (TRADE FIGURES). Total Imports Dry Rubber. Latex. Total Exports. Foreign Rubber. November,
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      201 12 ITALY'S BEST THE For Years of Service w «v/\ For Economical Service A PS A I lil For Silent Service CM Ask "ANSALDO" owners about their cars. ANSALDO, seven passenger, 6 cylinder $4,750 ANSALDO, five passenger, 6 cylinder $4,500 ANSALDO, five passenger, 4 cylinder $2,850 THE CYCLE CARRIAGE CO. (1926),
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    Tibetan Life.
    961 13 Robbers Who Pray lief ore They Prey. Th. Hey. Thco Sorensen of Ti Tsien l.u-l)ai Isendo, in the Tibetan llarchc*,! the most prominent Tibetan gateway from China t > I.hassa, and to nil MctiOß* of the Koof of .he World, was the ihief gur*t of the Lion's International
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    Story of the Day.
    91 13 The boy* were invited it write the'r raeoUaetioaa of any cricket mutch they dud taken part in, or had seen. la*t MMt, They 'In! so with the exception of one lad who had not lie^un by the time the majority hud finished. The master, liooomin'r annoyed,
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      464 13 THE BETTER OIL FOR BETTER MOTORING IN THE END YOU WILL USE IT, WHY NOT START NOW? MOTOR OIL C. C. WAKEFIELD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) 47. ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. APPRENTICES WANTED ENGINEERING BRANCH Posts and Telegraphs Department. S.S. and F.M.S. 1. Applications are invited for Apprentice Technical Subordinates
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      584 13 Eh^.. NOTICE i« hereby iriv.-n that the Trade Mark depicted above is the exclusive pro- j perty of Apcar Co. of No. I. Knilway j Buildings, Penang and that the same is used j hy them in connection with nil classes of canned provisions including tea, coffee, flour, sardines and
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      764 13 AUaiON SALE jf high-grade walnut-stained teak household furniture, piano etc. The property of Mrs. C. O. Campbell At Daisydale No. 136-1, Thomson Road, Singapore. (Near Thomson Road Police Station) j on Saturday, April 30, 1927, at 2 p.m. Punctual. Comprising a very fine toned cottage piano by George Russell, London,
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