The Straits Times, 22 May 1929

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      540 2 P. I 0. BRITISH IRRIA AM APGAR LIRES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PF..N INSULAR AND ORIENTAL 9.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOE CHTNA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore 1929 KASHGAR 9,000 June 1
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      601 2 Shipping Announcements (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vuuli Tonnage Da* Bail KAMO MARU 8.000 May IS KATOR1 MARU 10,000 Jan* 1 t AT8UTA MARU 8,000 Jon* 20 II KA8BIHA MARU 10,000 July 4 I HAKONE MARU 10,600 Jaly 18 19 SUWA MABU 11,100 Aug.
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      523 2 BURRS PHILP URE (Incorporated In Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,876 ton.) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,812 ton.). Th. I* MARELLA is one of the largest and finest ateamera trading to Australia. Cabin,
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      696 2 K.P. M. (ROYAL PACKET RAY. GO. OF OATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 8640, with aub-connectiona to Paaaage, Freight, Tranahipment Marine Depts and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlemente of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, d tailed itineraries
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      611 2 THE BLUE FUHREL URE THK OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THB CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, 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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      488 2 THE SIAN STEAM RAY. CO., LTR. (Incorporate.! in Mm) BANGKOK COASTING SERVK X For Kretay, Trengganu. Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani. Bingora, Laeen, Siehon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langauan, I'humpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA In port May SUDDHADIB May M May 19 MALINI June I June 5 The steamers are fitted throughout
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      502 3 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN ft BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. (Incorporated in England) "ELLP.RMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS. To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan. Due Spore. ..a. CITY OF ATHENS June 1 (.s. CTY OF TOKIO July 1 HOMEWARDS. CITY OF NEWCASTLE
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      476 3 DOLLAR STE A MSHIP LINE ofnW AMERICAN MAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE From SINGAPORE and PENANG via COLOMBO. SUEZ. PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES. GENOA and MARSEILLES to NEW YORK and BOSTON Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang PRES. HAYES May 27 May 30 June 1 PRES. POLK June 10 June 13
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      469 3 DUTCH MAILS N.V. Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland and N.V. Rotterdam Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Genoa Amsterdam Southampton Marseilles Rotterdam s.s. Patria 10,000 R.L. May 21 s.s. Joh. de Witt 10,400 S.M.N. May i\ s.s. Slamat 12,000 R.L. June 7 s.s. Prinses Juliana 8,100 S.M.N. June I I s.s.
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      442 3 WACOMSiITvS [wo«< io r M ft vice Passages booked bj all Lines. NO BOOKING FEB. Rail tickets issued for the principal railways throughout the world. No booking fee. Baggage, Furniture, Merchandise Shipped and Stored. Cook's Interpreters jr uniform meet the principal steamers and train, at all chief ports. Insurances Life
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      178 3 STRAWBERRIES AND truly a tempting dish 1 1 They're Fresh Food too. That's their guarantee of >> Excellence. REFRIGERATING Co LTD Orchard Ro&& -^"cligie K.OSA ECONOMY AND SERVICE douoj tAi*ujs T HE readiest, handiest, Ccinfel&66f 1 cleanest and most economical servant in the world to-day— Cuts out half -;i-\ a
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      147 4 Rubber Machines of first class quality to suit every need. CUT YOUR COSTS BY INSTALLING THE BEST PLANTERS ENGINEERING CO., LTD. Sole Agents in Malay;! rENTRAI SINGAPORE IPOH— KUAL LUMPUR. F.— l9 i j asßaaßaaaaaaaaaaaflsaav^' *^jff i s s^\ -'''r^^Miy* !?'t^^ A little autocrat wants bis own way and wants
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      305 4 I RESPONSIVENESS f\>k En W f laaaf JJ BBaaVjfiGaaaaL^ A DURANT i If you re iho sort of driver who likes tl''f 1 to oe a ''c?^ ln n g'^^ e response to Et E£i c s^t?^ tes^ touch of the accelerI ator just try a Durant '"65". FEDERATED MOTORS,
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      681 4 j^r-r-^j*^ I ty U e^^ Cheer up. hubby dear Take Pinkettes to-night, you'll feel ever so much brighter ;intl bettor in the morninfc To stimulate the liver, to aid digestion, and to dispel the irritability and gloom associated with a stagnant state of the intestinal tract Pinkettes are perfection. At
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      861 4 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OK SINGAPORE TOWN VNN COI PROrEItTIE It Messrs. C! i raora, No. 10, lii i W«aK -.i.'v. Si ij a. ii,. Lot ijoabl n Flo v.' Ra Ira ssjaaTe feet and 10M» Lot 2. Valaahl {m hold River Valley !:'..i.' c Hill Road). Singapore, ..> i 3,08.1
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    BISHOP OF THE ARCTIC.
    900 5 200,000 Square Miles. 37 YEARS IN THE COLD REGIONS. Oat of Uh most Imposing figures at the May Heal ngi in London was the r.ishnp of Yokoc I Dr. Stringei I. H ha.-, a di. ><(■(■ >(' -jmii.iih M)Oare miles stivtchiiii; up to :ii. i. Tall
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    THE SACRISTY PROBLEM.
    1017 5 Henry III.'s Abbey Treasure-House. The announcement made recently on the Sacristy question by the Council of the Society of Antiquaries may be reduced to two separate propositions, writes coi respondent of The Observer. In the first place they deprecate the existing proposal for building on the site
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    BISHOPS CRITICISED BY ARCHDEACON.
    470 5 Ritual Irregularities. ALLEGED ABUSE OF PATRONAGE. A strong protest against what was described ae the autocratic action of the Bishops was made by the Archdeacon of Chester, the Rev. W. L. Paige Cox. speaking on constitutional episcopacy at the Cheltenham Conference at St. Peter's Hhll, Oxford.
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      85 5 FOR YOUR HEALTH'S SAKE DRINK FRASER HEAVE, LTD. AERATED WATERS MONIER PERFORATED CONCRETE PIPES THE IDEAL PIPE FOR LINING WELLS, FILTERS, etc. EASILY SUNK. Enflnirirs solicited for i all pre-cast i concrete SEND FOR PRICE LIST including OF (HANNEI.S MONIER SLABS CONCRETE FENCING c P PES HOSTS 'THE BOL-NUART AM)
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      123 5 JB||BjßMßeyE i sSy'3fc^^iJß number of quick, positive starts la^l [Hjffiß&ftjiMfi^^jg '>'*'' uninterrupted, brilliant illuminution HhHot^J lUnSls tne Kreatest possible number of hours. ■H tne hest tll;lt cnn ho P rol lK e< ani because of the intelligence and willingness JlT^i'msSlMsT Prcst-O-Lite service no matter where 's^a^B^saaasßßs^^^^ ou ma^ drive your
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    PAYERS OF INCOME TAX.
    311 6 Interesting Figures. EFFECT OF ABATEMENTS AND ALLOWANCES. The Commissioners of the Treasury in close on 100 pages, nearly all figures, present details of the National Income for the financial year 1927-28. Income lax statistics are full of interest. A reduction in the National Income is tJisclosed^£2,904,(K)0,000,
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    VOLUNTEER DRILL.
    79 6 Programme of drills up to and for weekenditiK May 26, 1929 W. day, May 22, 2.30 p.m.. Bukit Timah Range. "A" (M.G.) Co., MCI. Classification; ."..1.1 p.m., Drill Hall, Brigade Signal Section I Indian), Section Parade Thursduy, May 23, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall. S.R.E. (V). Practice King's Birthday
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    HOW A BOY MAY BE CANED.
    511 6 Offences Out of School Hours. There is a plain rule of law that any person sending his child to school is presumed to give the .school authorities power I to administer moderate and reasonable, punishment." The Lord Chief Justice (Lord Hewart) j m: de
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    SHARE HOLDINGS.
    90 6 G.E.C. Problem Recurs In Switzerland. The Motor-Coiumbus, one of the loading firms in the electric line in Zurich, finds itself forced to take measures against foreign capitalists who are trying to get the majority of the shares. For this purpose they are now issuing 170,000 new shares, two-thirds
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      308 6 WATCHES OF THE BEST SWISS MAKE MOVADO— CYMA— LEVRETTE— EBEL Jewellery watches wt with Diamonds. RJN(]S, BROOCHES, PENDANTS, EARRIN(JS, etc. JEWELLERY OF L'VERY DESCRIPTION. LOOSE DIAMONDS and coloured stones at lowest possible prii* vi Crystals and Fancy Articles. RENE ULLMANN X and L, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. Phone 21CI. CONCRETE FIXERS.
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      226 6 THE NEW HUPMOBILE CEIMTL RY SSX t^i Commanding Qadtr in <SWotor Qir frrfi rtnij ~The new Century Sit: clcarl-- points the way to Dew world J itat!crshipinniuti ri.ir J, sign. Heat-rt^isting alloy slti 1 v.ilus \M.i, 1. accentuated cam action give new smartness to acceleration. Aruggi (\S\ ,4 "^n'| heavy
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    JUDGE'S VIEWS ON BOXING.
    720 7 Libel Action. CM AWARDED TO LEN HARVEY. .Mi Justice MeCwtttc and I .special jny, in the Kind's Benvh Division in mail •eek, (i.n'inucil i h«- hearing of the claim for damage i"i alleged libel brought by Leonard Austen Harvey, profpssi ,n;i!:.. known as "[,cn Harvey," the
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    MENGELBERG RESIGNS.
    162 7 Holla ml to Lose a Famous Conductor. Mi. '.Villein ,\i. ilj' Ihei-g, the &UMM conductor who n many occMi— h;i: been ftcunl in London, recently lintaMtd his intention n :-.j ..n Sept. 1 as leader of the well-known An, Lcrdatn "Cui Kpbouw >' >■ hv to. During llu
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    WOMEN'S FIGHT FOR EQUALITY.
    627 7 "Still in Its Infancy." ONLY HALF THE LOAF SECURED. The claim that in spite of the equal franchise the women's movement for equality was still in its infancy was put forward by Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence in her presidential address to the twentysecond annual conference of the Women'-'
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    MORE TELEGRAMS.
    193 7 I'ost Office to Canvas The Public. Sweeping changes arc pending in the Inlaad lele.jraph system in Great Britain as ii srijuel to the report of the Commission of Inquiry which visited the United Slates to investigate American methods. A bi;r publicity onnipaiKii will shortly he- launched and curtain
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    28 7 On a char?c of having botn found in possession of Triad society documents, j Chinese was sentenced to one month's iij!»rous imprisonment in the Fourth Court »m Saturday.
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      73 7 ALHAMBRA "HF TAN CHENG KEE CO.. LTD., I'ropnetors. SPECIAL PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT and for an indefinite period. In the Second Shaw at 9 p.m. BBv^gSF^^^^^gflß^^BSß^^ a *y •^^sV'^SL s*4^^■r^^a*^ ajß aaA^a^ataHafa^^l^sv ■■fiS^y't •.S"' !^^ra^O stSsMsMmfsTsli« i inn mrnnjsnntmi^m\*m NO FREE LIST NO HALF PRICE Downstairs Seals .tr> els.. 75 tts.. $1.2.">
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      114 7 Pavilion lleatre Ssr From Monday. M.ty 20 to Sunday, May 2»>. at 9.15 p.m. sharp. THK LATEST PATHE GAZETTE JAZZ MAD Featuring JEAN HERSHOLT HAROLD LLOYD FKOM HAND TO MOUTH (Re-issue). In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. WILLIAM DESMOND in THE RETURN OF RIDDLE RIDER Episodes 1, 2, 3
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      556 7 with CHARLKS ROGERS, ESTHER RALSTON, etc. If H S, A PARAMOIYI PICTLRi: ITS THE BEST IN TOWN. GALAXY CIHEMA "5? TO-mCUT IN THK BS3COND SHOW lor the last liaM in Sinuapore THE MARVEL MOViK OF THK AGE LibmJl a. h>\ kJr vlil'J In 10 Lon;f Reels. Featuring oIiKiITTE HELM One
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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      DEATHS
      42 8 DREBER.—On Tuesday. May 21, 1929. Sinijapore, W. O. Diehei ol W. (i. Drchei Co. D'ALWIS. At KM, on May It, lt)2<J, Alice Constance il'Alwis I nee Paichim), wife ul Mi. U. S. d'Ahvis, of the staff af the Sarawak Oilnc'ds, Ltd.
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      ACKNOWLEDGMENT
      47 8 Mrs. Chan Kec Beag, Messrs. Chan Woon San, S.ah Pang Hon X and Chan En X Hee sih !y thank all lelativ.s and friends who au'i n.le-l the funeral of the late Mi. Chaa Km Sent:, and those who sent me«IMI of condolence and Moral tributes.
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    SHIPPING NOTES. SILINDOENG SAFE.
    252 8 Proceeds Direct to Sourabaya From Bangkok. Anxiety was felt re\arding tiie K.I'.M. steamer Silindoeng, which If it Bangkok on the 14th inst. and was expected to arrive at K.P.M.' office this morning that the vessel arrived there safely. Under the impression that an acciduit had occurred,
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    45 8 From Holland and Germany, by li in Juliatiu, due at Singapore 11 a.m. tomorrow. From Australia, by Keelung, due at Singapore to-morrow. From China and Japan, by Kumo Muru, due at Singapore to-morrow. From China and Japan, by Hosang. due at Singapore to-morrow.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    41 8 Left Arrd. By S'iKirc Luitdun NiMtn Apl. 18 May 11 J. P. Com Apl. IS* May 13 Porthui A.. 1. IX May U Kl.-uh.nu Au). 25 Mmv 18 Sibajak Apl. 26 May 20 Kaimala Apl. 26 May 21
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    ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK.
    251 8 Wednesday, May 22 H. W. 10.17 a.m., 3.4. 9.57 p.m., 8.8. Sun rises U? a.m., -i.-l^ U |..ni Singapore Assizes. Thursday. May 23 H. W. 10.57 a.m., 8.4, 10.24 p.m.. 9.0. Sun rises 5.57 a.m., sets i..ii p.m. Btacapon Aaaowa. B. i. homeward mail closes. Cat
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    137 8 Wednesday, May 2J. Ships alongalde the Wharvei or ut>.l.J to arrive. Eatraare Baal Wharf (Jen. Van (leen 22 1 Kidderpore M 1 Main Wharf Tain Maiu 18 I'eruk 10 3 Oldenburg II S AnliUchus 8 Ambome tit ;-:r,.|.ii. Daek NagaM Ma.v U 3 I lan McWhiltOT U
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    Vessels Arrived.
    154 8 J.'.N SiONC iEE, Ui it.. TJ toi.s. from Baru Pahal 18-5, for li-iu Pahal (S-6. IiILAN. Ulit., Hi! t.,n>. limn I', n^n* 22-A, lv. IVnaiiK W-5. JKN. VAN r;i KN. Dut., ttfi.'i tons. /iom U. Deli 22-:.. for K. I). I. :U-.<. SUNG KWONC, Hi t.. 74 ions,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    211 8 To-day. Ceylon, Southern end Western India i Kiiliifipuif 2 p.ro. Selut PinujunK, Bcngkalit and Bagan Si Api Api i I. -r,i.'i ]h!a 2 p.m. Kemaman anil I i.-hc^juu (Hong Lee) 2 p.m. China. Haiiium, Japan, Korea, Formosa, Eaat Siberia, Philippine Man, is, Western Canada and Wettorn Stales
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      409 8 Victoria Theatre COMMENCING THURSDAY, MAY 23 CARPI'S ITALIAN GRAND OPERA Full Chorus, Orchestra and Ballet. f Till RSn.VV. MAY M. FRIDAY, MAY 24 t |L TROVATORE RIGOLETTO I SATURDAY, MAY 25. MONIIAY, MAY 27. LA TOSCA LA TRAVIATA TIISDAY, MAY 2H. WKDNKSDAY. MAY 29. HARKIERE DI SIVIGLIA MADAM BUTTERFLY TIH'RSDAY,
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      496 8 An Enjoyable Half-Price-Show Programme FOR THREE NICIITS From Monday, May 20, at the APOLLO CINEMA GEYLANU In the Second Show at 9 UPSTREAM An excellent comedy diania featuring wall-known cuaaafr stars NANCY NASH. KARLE FOXE, TI-D HcNA.MAKA. SAMMY COHEN nu.l RAYMOND HITCHCOCK ankles' preferred Another entertain. hk comedy drama presenting
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      685 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified AdvU.. ace pace 20. WANTS. FOR SALE, ETC SWRXiSHED UOO.M H-iih l.oai.i. Private family. 180, Apply n::«, Straits Times. BALCONY ROOM to U-t. cxc Mem table •.uy low eatea. Cantral, f, i.K,yd Road. TO LET, June 1, three rooms flat, furnish,1 or i.nluin.shtd. 11, Meyer Mansions,
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      209 8 The British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements and Registered under The Trust Companies Ordinance 1920 is prepared to act as EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR TRUSTEE CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE ATTORNEY OR AGENT The Company has funds at its disposal which it is willing to lend at reasonable rates
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      70 8 METEOROLOGICAL KEI'OKT. Kand.in-; Kerbau Station. (Uy (i.urle.y (io.irnuir.il llr.llh OSct.) lor llir U II. ..ir. iitdilig .1 tliili.igM Ma II. Dm Max. ,!ia.li tcmptlMBN bif.a t Mil;, thu.l. MIUIMratUN It.i K. Mean »hud.- umwratun --.r M.x. til la.lialion lt>0 F. Min. Bimu radiation V2.6K. Mran wet bul>> Icmpcratora 77.V Moan
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    518 9 Share Movements. N Ml ATS AND rEMENGQ8& Oar fir-incial Correspondent). i.aii j; Rubber l«nl>,n. 11 2 d.. 1/16d. down. .t,.. C N. down. Tune ri .1 i. t. < ;i-iit?r. Tin. I 'mi '.19K. down 10s. ii t-n; n» SWO'ls. up Tone •>! market, stea<'>. .\i-.v rk.
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    JAVA AMALGAMATED.
    161 9 •> Directors' Report on Past Year. I .I Dec. 81, 1928, state* accowrt shows profit of Jl,.'.'K. After providing for depreciation of ■mi. areas £;.ono. and placing to genera! then- remains a credit balance of £9,91«, to which is added brought in of IH.'.>:>-. making 08.91 Z. Directors
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    SIAK (SUMATRA) RUBBER.
    78 9 lh" repi.rt of Siak I Sumatra i Rubber foi year, t.. !>.•>-. SI. 1918, states the; <-:irm-.l was £1.291. To this is! added balance bronrht forward uf £3.352. making {4,643. After providing £500 for] buildings ami machinery. 4 nnd IIMC in respect of dividend on 6 per
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    EXCHANGES.
    73 9 Rugby. May M. cxi hand's are Amsterdam Bombay 1«. 57id..5 7 id.. Berlin 2i'.:;T. Bucharest MT. Hue:.o!< Aires IT B-16, Copenhagen 1K.205. Geneva 26.18, Heliiagfon 1»2 7 H.-i.ic KoTi- Is. lI HA, Kobe Is. 0 16-1 6d_. Madrid M.w.V Milan 92.675, rk 4.8." 116. Oslo 18.20. Paris 124.126, Prague
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  • FINANCIAL. AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      AVER PANAS.
      1125 9 Criticism of Overhead Charges The annual meeting of Aver Panas Rubber! KsUUs, Ltd., was held yesterday at the offices of tlu- scrreta; (KtMl, Derrick s.nd Co.) with ie chairman (Mr. J. M.j Sime) presiding. The cithers present were' Messrs. Lm (him Tuan, K. C-. W.ir. C. C. Dunn.,
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      JOSEPH TRAVERS & SONS
      87 9 JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS At the annual jreneral meeting of Joseph Tr;i v t 1 rs iind Sons held in London in mull week. Mr. E. T. Dottridge. C.B.E.' i the chairman I. presiding, said Of our branches, Singapore has done well "(fain, and our prospects for the coming yea' appear
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      253 9 EXCHANGE Singapore. May 22. lOn London, Bank 4 m/s 2fS\ Dtaaad Frtrata 3m. credit 2/4 5/10 ;On New York Demand Private 90 «7l f>' On France. Bank T.T. MM On India, Bjnk T.T. 154' a lOn lion- h.ong, Baak T.T. 13 p.c. .1 c. lOn Shanghai, Bank T.T. 181* Hi,
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      SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCN.
      67 9 12 o'clocl^ noon. May 22. Buyers n.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Sp.it 39^i Standard R.S.S. Sput 39% Standard K.S.S. on Tender June 40 •'■•'>' 40 U Juiy-Sept. 40^ Oct. -Dec-. 41U Tone of Market I— Quiet, steady. Latest Cable Lond.).-: Spot Sheet ll%d. per
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    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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        MINING.
        464 9 i«i. Pd. i'l £1 As;im Kumbang £1 £1 IfiiiiRnn Tin 1 1 Railing Padang 1 1 Batu Caves 1 1 Bukit Arang £1 £1 Burmoh Malay U £1 Chenderiang £1 £1 Eastern Siam £1 £1 lia.-id Yai 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt 5-5'- Hons Kr.ng Tin
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        GENERAL.
        229 9 i'al. Pd. Buyers Sellers 2 2 Alex. Brick Prcfs. 2.12K 2.17H 1 1 Alex. Brick Ords. 2.60 2.70 :i £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco (L.dM C.ri.O Canadian Eagle 11/- 12 1 1 Central Engine 0.50 0.60 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.60 0.65 Os. 10s. Duff Development 9 6 10'6
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        105 9 U. Eng. 6 p.c. 1.22.",500 Norn, Spore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 101 103 rl. Singapor, Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 19tO $1,878,000 par. 5% prem. Singapore Municipal 4.4 P-c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 95 par. Singapore Municipal 44 p.c. of
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        388 9 Allcnby ($1) Alur Cajah ($1 I A. llitam <*1> A. KuniiiR (»lt Am. Malay ($2) A. Molek (*1) A. I'anus ($5) Balcownie (*ly Bnssett ($1) Brogas ($1) Brunei ($6) B. Jelutong ($1) P. Katil i SI i Bukit K. B. (*1) B. Kepong (*1) B. Timafa ($10) Ch.
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      SEAFIELD RUBBER
      160 9 Allocation of the Year's Profits. Report f.,r 1928 states that profit year amoant* to i 7SB. to whiefi is added f2,4Sa of sddir r. it etc., in re^poci of cro," s!.:pp.- ..J, icences. mak'ag tU.l'.-J. Wiv.i breaeni .rwaH (aftar m..ki::j :-ppropriat' to thai rear), balance «t rrwiit «e>or
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      MERLIMAU-PEGOH, LTD
      41 9 Messrs. Sime, Darby and (V. Malacca, artadvised by teleuram f roov the secretaries of Merlhnau-PeKoh. Ltd.. that the board of dirccton have recommended a dividend or per cent, less tax in respect of the year ended Dec. 81, 1928.
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      AVER KUNING RUBBER.
      625 9 Sir Frank Swettentiaiii On Restriction. At the annual general meetinir of the Aye: Kuning il'.M.S. i Uubber Co., Ltd.. held on April a. at 2, Idol I..in:-. K.C.. Sir 1. A. BwattaaJkam, (i.c.M.i;.. r.]i. ah.- rhairman of the company >. presiding. Mid 1 muy invite your attention
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      SHARE MARKET REPORTS
      142 9 Macphail and Co., Ltd. Singapore, May Rubber.— Local SU'.i cents per lb. Market t Quiet. Tin.— London £ll>9 2s. 6d. Rubbers.— .Vw Scudais 2.f>O-2.B7V4, Dlu Benuts 66-M CHlU, Maluka Pinda 2.25-2.3").; Mentakabs 50-51 cents, Pajams tM-2A5,\ Tnpahs 2.J0-2.40, I'onnemaras 2-2.20, Broira-. IM-1M. Sar.dy.-iofts 1.90-2, Allenbys 2.0:>2.20, Qtedtatyi
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      Rose Macphail & Penman, Ltd.
      165 9 Rose Macphail Penman, Ltd. Singapore, May 22. London.- r.uMicr UVfcd. Noon Spot piict 39K cents. London. -Tin il'JX 17s. Gd. MiiiiriK— Steady. Sungal Wttyi :;.lo-:;.2(>. i Kud.r.is 1.38-1.42, Kinta Drain l.lo-l.l'.; Klang River 10-3.20, Hong Katts 45-. r .'i cents, Malaya (or. sols. .'i7-59 cents, Pcnawal: KO-92 cento. Patalingi .'i.GS-O.To.
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      RUBBER PRICES.
      60 9 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc. New York, send us the folloxsinp: cubl dated May 21, their Quotations being ia gold dollar cents closinß bid prices Rubber Exchange sales to-day _.."0i! tons. May 22.40, June 22.60. July 2:5.10. August 23.30, September 23.50, October 23.60, November 23.80, December 23.9 M
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      LONDON RUBBER STOCKS.
      38 9 A cable received by Lewis and Peat (Singapore), Ltd-, from their London correspondents states that rubber stocks show a decrease of 340 tuns during the pest week, the total now on hand heinir 35.109 toni.
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    THE PAST YEAR IN RUBBER.
    3915 9 R.G.A. Chairman's Review. OPTIMISTIC VIEW OF THE FUTURE. A comprehensive Hid opttaiatic review of the situation of the plantation rubber industry was given by Mr. William I'uncan in his capacity as Chairman '>f the Rubber Growers' Association at rhe annual meeting in London on April
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22. THIS WAY, OR THAT?
    1139 10 A careful exnmination of all the public references to the Workmen's Compensation Bill since its last appearance on the agenda of the Legislative Council rcvea'..= nothing to shake the conviction that effective opposition before the Select Committee—or elsewhere, for
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    RUDYARD KIPLING AT KOME.
    2407 10  -  R. Thurston Hopkins. (By Secluded in a Sussex Manor House. I was standing on the broad promenade at Brighton, just above the children's boating pool, with the joyous feet of holiday makers tripping on every side, when suddenly someone at my elbow exclaimed Look look, that's
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    278 10 Sir Frederick Whyte, X.C 5.!., l?ft Government House yesterday to proc?ed on his way to England. Mr. E. H. Wilson, of the High School, Malacca, who has been on leave, is going to Seremban where he will be in charge of the King George V School, taking
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    748 10 TELLING THE TALE. Ai last we know what is wrong with the average young man who is sent to Malaya to represent British manufacturers. That he has been a ghastly failure has been th.< moan of the armchair and after-dinner critics for many moons, but never
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    88 10 On Monday night H.E. the Governor and Lady Clifford held a dinner in honour of Lc Contre-Admiral Jean Stotz at which the following guests wore also present —H.E. the General Officer Commanding and Miss Pritchard, !.<• Capitaine Devin, Le Commandant ChomerlauLamotte, Le Lit. Commandant Le Chuiton, Le Lit. Commandant de
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    PORT EXTENSION SCHEMES.
    637 11 Imperial Committee's Report. MORE WHARFAGE. Mechanical Coaling Not Favoured. London, May 21. After investigating the desirability of improving Bad developing Singapore Harbour V.w l:np P;al Shipping Committee has published several conclusions, it considers that at present it is. inadvisable to aaatartafa any scheme involving a maUrial increase
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    DEATH OF AUSTIN STACK.
    119 11 Prominent Figure in Irish Rebellion. London, May 3. Vivid ii niori.-s of the Irish rebellion haw !-,».|i awakened by the death of tark in a Dublin nursing home. Th.s abacus solicitor's clerk emerged i>: tha limelight en Good Friday, 1911, v.:i- ■mated and sentenced to unprisom
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    GREATER RUMANIA.
    42 11 Celebrations of Tenth Anniversary. Bukhaiest, May 21. The tenth anniversary of Greater Rumania was celebrated with universal rejoicings. The boy King reviewed his troops after which over 100,000 people ieas'.c.l in the public- squares at the np«Mt <'." the Government. —TransOcean.
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    27 11 A Tiiki nkh states that 45 Japanese emigrant* were refused admission to Brazil on avcount of eye diseases, and had To tn bf ugh! back to Japan.
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    ELECTRICITY IN BRITAIN.
    212 11 Progress of Board's Plans. Itagby, May 21. The progress of the Central Electricity Board in laying the foundations of electricity supply both for light and power for every part of the country has been shown during the past few days by the fact that the board has
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    GENE TUNNEY SUED.
    145 11 $500,000 Claim for Breach Of Promise. Bridgeport, Connecticut, May 21. Mrs. Catherine King Fogarty, of New York is suing the retired boxing champion. Gene Tunney, for alleged breach of promise and claiming $500,000 damages. The plaintiff alleges that after sho divorced her husband in May, 1925, Tunney
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    LORD ROSEBERY.
    119 11 Nominations for Races Now Void. London, May 21. Among the nominations rendered void by the death of the Earl of Rosebery are the following: Midlothian and The ***** for the Derby and the St. Leger; Kitty Fisher for the Oaks; Camelford for the Manchester Cup, the Coronation Cup
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    SOVIET CONGRESS.
    177 11 Kalinin as Virtual President Of Republic. Moscow, May 21. Outstanding features at the opening of the Soviet Congress were the reelection of Kalinin as virtual President of the Republic and the replacement of Rykoff as chairman of the Council of the People's Commissaries by Syrzoff, the former secretary
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    PLEASE USE GOOD COINS.
    82 11 An Automatic Bogus Coin Detector. New York, May 12. The death knell of bad coins rang out in Times Square when one was inserted in the first automatic bogus coin detector, installed in a drug store. The machine not only detects but proclaims the fact in
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    GRACEFUL TRIBUTE FROM CLUB.
    253 11 Anti-Malarial Work. CONTRIBUTION TO ROSS FUND. The Colony's publ authorities have rarely had a more graceful compliment paid to them than is expressed in a letter received by the Straits Times this morning. The members of the Swiss Club, Singapore, wrote as follows As a mark
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    SIR RONALD ROSS FUND.
    40 11 Previously acknowledged $3,215.80 Swiss Club, Singapore 100 European Staff, Han Yang Plantations, Ltd., Johore 75 P. S. M. 50 Dr. A. L. J. Lim and Dr. H. L. H. Lim 50 A. M. 10 Total $3,500.80
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    MOIR AND OWEN.
    198 11 Still No News of Lost Airmen. Sydney, May 21. Sir Keith Smith has received a message from Koepang stating that when the machine in which Flight. -Lieut. Moir and Flying Officer Owen were proceeding To Darwin was sighted on Saturday it was flying in a north-north-westerly direction.
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    PLANE IN SUBMARINE.
    92 11 R.A.F.'s Latest Invention To Be Exhibited. A small aeroplane that has been specially built to fit into a submarine is one of the secret exhibits that will be revealed for the first time at the International Aero Exhibition to be opened at Olympia by the Prince of
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    U.S. RESERVE BOARD.
    71 11 Recommendations of Advisory Council. Washington, May 22. The Federal Advisory Council has recommended the Reserve Board to permit banks desiring to do so to increase the re-discount rate to six per cent The Council endorsed the Board's action to restrain the use of federal reserve credit in
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    LANCASHIRE COTTON MERCER.
    30 11 London, May 21. A scries of meetings will be held next week to approve or otherwise of the merfrer of 14 companies controlling over 3,000,000 spindles. Reuter.
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    OUTWARD MAIL.
    33 11 The 8.1. steamer Kohna with Loader mails despatched on Jbs 2 b doe at Penan? at 6 a.m. on Friday. The mails will probably be delivered in Singai-ore on Saturday morning.
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    PRECAUTIONS IN SHAMEEN.
    168 11 Naval Force Landed. CANTON'S FEAR OF "RED" EXCESSES. Canton, May 20. Bluejackets from British gunboats were landed at Shameen and erected defences at different parts of the concession. The gates and bridges were closed and guards were posted. The British Consulate has issued a notification warning British
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    KANSU FAMINE.
    112 11 Cases of Cannibalism Proved. Peking, May 21. A report from Mr. C. Finlay Andrew, who is investigating the famine in Kansu for the China International Famine Relief Commission, states that he received many reports of cannibalism, which he specially investigated. He found that near Chingning ;;r> brigands were
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    CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
    147 11 Duke of York Opens Assembly. Rugb>, May 21. The Duke of York, who was accompanied by the Duchess, to-day opened the General Assembly of the Chuivh of Scotland in Edinburgh as the representative of the King. The appointment of the Duke as Lord High Commissioner has a
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    THE SOUTHERN CROSS.
    72 11 Ruthless Cross-Examination Of Lieut. Ulm. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sydney, May 21. Giving evidence at the Southern Cross inquiry, Lieut. Charles Ulm said, Our flights have been of national importance. If our next flight is successful as it will be- it will demonstrate the importance to Australia
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    BANK CAUGHT NAPPING.
    173 11 Draft Sent to Calcutta By Air Mail. London, May 3. How the first Indian Air Mail caught the London banking authorities napping is narrated by the Aberdeen correspondent of the Daily Express. He says that an Aberdeen business man, on March 28, bought a draft on Calcutta
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    CHINESE HOLD TSINGTAO
    30 11 Last of Japanese Troops Leave. Shanghai, May 21. It is reported from Tsingtao that all the remaining Japanese troops sailed for Japan yesterday, including the Com-mander-in-Chief. Reuter.
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    PACIFIC CONGRESS RESOLUTIONS.
    236 11 Need for Co-operation Urged. Batavia, May 21. The oeeanographical section of tlw Pacific Congress passed a resolution suggesting that governments bordering th-; Pacific should erect a chain of oceanographical stations. Emphasis was laid on the necessity for the establishment of an international bureau for biological and oceanographical
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    REPARATIONS.
    168 11 Mr. Hoover's Gesture Acclaimed. New York, May 21. The newspapers generally describe President Hoover's calling of a conference of the political leaders regarding Reparations as an astute move, as their acceptance of his views would be bound to have a reaction in Congress. The NewYork World declares that there
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    HOOGHLY DISASTER.
    175 11 Fourteen Drowned When Boat Capsizes. Fourteen lives were lost when a strong gust of wind capsized a country sailing boat on the Hooghly on May 7. The victims, with nine others who struggled to the shore after the boat had turned over, werr employees of the Adam Jute
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    AFGHAN UNREST.
    67 11 Increasing Tension on Russian Border. Moscow, May 21. There is increasing tension on the border between Russia and Afghanistan. A state of anxiety prevails on account of the threat of raids by the Bashmati, who are Russian-Mohamedan emigres. They claim the leadership of the ex-Amir of Bokhara, who
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    PETAL-PLUCKING.
    84 11 Chicago Woman's Divorce Excuse. Suing for a divorce on the ground that her husband had a petal-plucking complex," a woman in Chicago told the court that whenever he saw a daisy he pulled out its petals one by one, chanting the old refrain She loves me, she loves me
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    "LIVELINESS" IN ELECTION.
    404 11 Conservative Candidate Injured. LABOUR PROMISES. Austin Motor Works And Safeguarding. London, May 21. With the election campaign now in full sv. ing, a cortain liveliness is developing in the constituencies. Writs for alleged slander have been served on Mr. Alfred Short, the Labour candidate for Wednesbury, by
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    WONDERFUL GOLF.
    84 11 American Player's Two Rounds Of 66. Paris, May 21. Playing at St. Cloud on the eve of his 21st birthday in the £500 professional invitation tournament, Horton Smith li.wvred the course record by two strokeß with 66. He repeated this score in the second round and led the
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    GENERAL DYER'S "LIFE."
    146 11 Earl Winterton's Retort To "Extremist" M.P. London, May 7. In the House of Commons to-day, at question time, Mr. E. Thurtle (Lab. Shoreditch) asked Earl Winterton what action had been taken on the representation recently roceived by the Government suggesting that Che circulation of Mr. Lan Colwin's
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    "JERVIS BAY" MUTINY.
    43 11 Jackson Sent to Gaol For Theft. London, May 11. A coloured man, Arthur Jackson, described as the leader of the mutiny on board the liner Jervis Bay last year, was sentenced at Hull yesterday to four months' imprisonment for theft.
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    MARCONI'S PAY 20 PER CENT.
    37 11 London, May 7. A dividend of 20 per cent, has been declared by the Directors of Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co., Ltd., for last year. This is the same as the previous year.
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    CHINESE UNITY IN SINGAPORE.
    1335 12 Scheme Keenly Discussed. FIRTIIER INFORMATION WANTED. (From Our Chine c Correspondent.) Reflecting tin- h h pitch of interest thai hat been arou cd over the suggested formation of a Central hinese Association in Singapore, there was a large attendance at the general meeting held recently at
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    ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
    346 12 Comments on a Successful Year. The annual general meeting of the Singapore St. Andrew's Society was held at-the .S.CC. yesterday, Mr. J. M. Sime presiding:. In moving the adoption of the report and accounts, the chairman said that both financially and socially they had had a Uery
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    MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
    127 12 Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 5 of the Municipal Commission held ion May 14, included the following: Approved amendment to scale of charges for gas by addition of For consumers of over 500.000 cubic feet per moots. $2 per 1.000 cubic feet. Approved amendment to
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    INTER-SCHOOL GAMES.
    49 12 T!ie Hon. Mr. John Scctt. C.M.G., Colonial Secretary, has promised to attend the Inter-School Games Competition tomorrow at the Stadium. Tuan Haji Abdul Ramid has given a shield which will be presented by Mr. Scott to the winning school. The competitions will take place at 4.30 p.m.
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    23 12 WMt* Flannels," a drama in whith a imiiu- Itmmm is tl>.- big scene, will l>e sliuwn at the Surma from to-night.
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    RIOTING AT PENANG.
    115 12 Traffic Held Up by Free Fight. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 21. Three Malays were injured as a result of rioting at the junction of Tanjong Tokong, Bagan Jermal and Kelawei roads yesterday. One of the men is in hospital. A crowd of Malays had gathered
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    TWO LIVES AT STAKE.
    382 12 Alleged Murderers On Trial. The third Assizes of the year were resumed this morning before Mr. Justice F. G. Stevens. Yap Ah Kit and Tan Ah Koon claimed trial on a charge of having murdered Tan Kia Hin. and having attempted to murder Yoo Yoon Sap.
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    PENANG ASSIZES.
    195 12 Fatal Ending of a Love Intrigue. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, May 21. At the* Penang Assizes which opened to-day Vellayatham, a Tamil, was charged before Mr. Justice Sproule and h special jury with the murder of Mina- 1 chee, a woman of Sungei Bakap. Pro- 1 vince
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    EARL HAIG FUND.
    123 12 Carnival Ball at Raffles On Saturday. Special attractions will be oifercd at the carnival ball to be held at Raffles Hotel on Saturday, under the auspices of the Kx-Service Association of Malaya (Singapore branch), in aid of the Kail Hai>' Memorial Fund. The band of the 2nd
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    MALACCA FIRE.
    99 12 With reference to cur report of a fire in the premises of Chop Hock Joo Bee, Malacca, the Standard Oil Company of New York inform us that, according to reports received from thuir Malacca representatives, the fire originated in the interior of the shop and not in the
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      BEAUTIFUL TREES.
      34 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. The tree referred to by your correspondent A Lover of Trees in the letter published en Friday is the Tembusu (Fragraea Fragrans). Yours, etc.,
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      DEMOLISHING BUILDINGS.
      67 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I suggest that it be made compulsory for any one who is about to demolish a building to fir.st saturate the premises with water. This would undoubtedly prevent fine dust from floating in the vicinity to the detriment of
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      THE ANGSANA TREE.
      184 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have read with interest your article and ihe correspondence re the above. Is not tin' angsana tree the Mai Padou of Siam and the Padouk of Burmah In these counti-it-s this tree is generally watched with great attention
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      MUSLIM EDUCATION.
      636 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Recently some Indian newspapers have been able to publish a summary of the report of the Hartog Committee on educational advarces in India submitted to the Simon Commission, and as it appears of great value for local educational purposes, will
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    THE DAILY ROUND!
    99 12 Mishaps and Escapes At Ipoh. (From Our Own Correspondent) !;>■ h. Mtiy 21. At the junction of Station, PargHma and Belfield streets a Morris Cowlcy cur driven by Mr. Brown of the l'erak River Hydro-Electric Company was run into by a Citroen. The Cowley turned turtle pin-
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    GRETNA GREEN.
    368 12 Parish Minister's Strong Condemnation. London, May The marriage of Mr. Hector Mappin and Miss Cfive Ridsdel at Gretna Green threatens to end the romance of the blacksmith's anvil. The parish ministrr at Gretna Green has persuaded the Annan Presbytery to pass resolutions condemning such marriages as illegal, and
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    WHO WAS " JACK THE RIPPER " ?
    198 12 WHO WAS JACK THE RIPPER Doctor's Revenue. NEW AND AMAZING THEORY. IjOiulon, May 1 Th My lory of Jack the Ripper,' published to-day dean up the rate <.f ■ilii- master crimlnaL The author declares thiii Jack the Upper wai well-known doctor, whose son waa done to death liy .a woman
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    BACHELORS.
    168 12 A Judge Explains Their Existence. "Married men arc unfortunately responsible fni wronjrs done by their wives. <:nd that is probably why some of us remain bachelors," said Mr. JustinCharles in the Kinfr's Bench Division. With a common jury his Lordship wir. hearing an action for damapies for ■lander by
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    29 12 At. St. Andrew's Cathedra! next Sunday at !>.15 a.m. will be held the Annual Corporate Communion of the C.W.A. The niiihess will bo given by the Bilhop of Singapore.
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    32 12 There will be a meeting of the committee of the Straits Settlements (Sinpapor") Association to-morrow. The items on the agenda include consideration of the Workmen's Compensation Ordinanceand the Sir Ronald Ross Fund.
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      M.C.C'S EXPERIMENTS SUCCESSFUL.
      841 13 More Finished Games. LANCS. AND YORKS. DOUR STRUGGLE. Kvidently the i xp<i imentnl changes in County cricket, as advised l.y a special sub-committee who submitted certain proposals to the M.C.C. MM weeks aK<>. are being a success, for in the cables red iv-d to-day, giving the results
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      SINGAPORE TENNIS.
      59 13 Concluding Stages of S.R.C. i Tournament. The svmi-tinuls cif the Handicap Doubles in the I-'.R.C. tournament were play^nl yesterday. \V. A. Balhetchet and V. U. Karris U-at V. Xorris ami D. Si.idon, B—6, 6—l. N. K. K..s anil F. James beat H. BalliWiliet ami N Hay, 6—4,6 4,
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      SINGAPORE RACES.
      653 13 Interesting Statistics Of The Meeting. After six days' racing the Sinnapoiv Turf Club meeting closed on Moiulay. Mayo added to his lead as winning jockey by three victories, and Mr. W. Redftam obtained top place aimng the trainers. Mr. J. B. David (four wins, one 2nd and two
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      101 13 New Association Formed In Ipoh. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Msy 21. At a meeting of Chinese interested in as ;ociation football, held at Ipoh, it wa decided to form a Perak Chinese Football, Association. A committee was appointed to draw up rules. The step is welcomed
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      YACHTING.
      850 13 Good Sailing in Trophy Races. Good sailing was enjoyed by members i of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Sunday, and although in both classes the 1 ultimate winners led from the start, rac1 ing was keen, and the successful skippers l had to Mil all they knew to
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      MALAYAN RACING.
      180 13 New Classifications Announced By S.R.A. The Straits Racing Association announce! the fallowing new classifications of horaea and ponies Hones. Transfers.— Ginger (Medan) from class 2 to class 1, Long 'Un from class 2 to class 1, Master Colugo from class 4 to class 3, TernDeletions.— Duke Ray, Fly,
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      CRICKET AND HOSPITALITY.
      1152 13 A Whitsun Week-End At Malacca. A member of the S.C.C cricket eleven which spent a cheerful hit -un in Malacca is responsible for the following. No prizes are offered for identifying the individuals named. The launch will leave Johnston's Pier at 4.15 p.m." It did but only
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      SINGAPORE FOOTBALL.
      155 13 Heavy Scoring in Second Division Matches. Thp result of matches played in the second division of the S.A.F.A, League yesterday were as follows R.A. 5 Imlo-Ceylonrs.' l» Welch 7 Harbour Board o S.C.F.A. A 6 R.E. 2 Hong Kong Tourists. Two more games have been arranged for the
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      TENNIS IN BERLIN.
      36 13 Berlin, May 21. The result of the mixed doubles final in the Rotweiss tournament was wrongly iriven yesterday. Brugnon and Miss Heine beat Cochet and Fraulein Aussem, 6, 6 4, 7 5. Reuter.
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      SPORTING FIXTURES.
      169 13 Wednesday, May 22 Ist Lliv. Football Welch VS. S.R.C, Stadium. 2nd Div. Football A.P.C. Yi. R.A.0.D., A.P.C. Thursday, May 23 Inter-School (James Competition, Stadium. Div. Football 1.0.X.A. vs. V.M.C.A.. V.M.C.A. Proposed Athletic Assn. mtg., at Stadium, <'■.:.ii p.m. Friday. May 24 Ist Div. Football S.C.F.A. vs. K.A., Stadium.
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      GOLF.
      139 13 Singapore G.C. vs. Sepoy Lines Club. The above match is to be playi-il at Sepoy I.iri"s on Sunday, the 2tith inst. Seven players a side will day singles for the Wei llii NVi Cup. Tin naininn players will play foursomes. Teams as follows (S.G.C players mentioned lirst) D a.m.
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    21 14 A short talk on The Meaning of Life"' will be delivered at the Singapore Lodge Theosophical Society to-morrow at 0..'!0 P-m.
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    43 14 A Boy Seen' Jamboree is, being held m the Raub padang on Saturday, May 25, jt 2.30 p.m. The salute will be taken by the Assistant Commissioner for Malaya and troop displays by the Kuantan, Kuala Lipis, Bentong and Rauh troops will follow.
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      584 14 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tonders will he roectred at the Colonial Secretary's (.tike, up to nom, of May 27, for the following worki 1. Conversion <.f the Upper floor i Tnbereulo I L". Krection of two Ambulance Shi-.i- nt Tan lock Siiik'- Ho Erectioa of m Barn cl roi the HaTetoek Road
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    SUGGESTIONS FOR BRIGHTER CRICKET
    2059 15 HOME SPORT LETTER COUNCIL'S CAUTION. Promoted Football Clubs. SUCCESSFUL JAPANESE TENNIS PLAYER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, April 23. Unless Cragadonr should disgrace him.■If batmen now and Derby week, !•<? lieN fair tu beCOBM a very strong public l;i:iy for Uic j;i<>ut event. The colt liai!
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    MUNICIPAL RIPPLES IN RANGOON.
    896 15 BURMA LETTER. "Our Mussolini" Takes Action. (From Our Own Correspondent) Rangoon, May 15. Not for a long time have the affairs >f the Rangoon Corporation been so intriguing as they are at present. There are three subjects causing various degrees of excitement or amusement, according to
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    BOY SCOUTS' ORDERS.
    53 15 Orders for week enJing Sunday, May 26, 1929 Thursday. May 23, Competitions Committee, V.M.C.A.. C.]!> p.m.; Band Practice, i Headquarters, .1.1 S p.m. I Friday, May 24, Klementary Signalling Class. Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Advanced Amhulanc-e ('last, Headquarters, 5.1S p.m. Saturday. May 2.1. Practice King'» Birthda Parade. Ruffles
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    LOCAL SPORTSMEN BUSY.
    528 15 MALACCA NOTES, Inter-Departmental Shield Fixtures. (From Our Own Correspondent) Malaria, May 20. Hardly a ilay fHM wilh.nl ioiim lixtuiv at the Kuhu Plate. Tliis is dm to the fact that the Covernment InteiDepartmenal Si, i<li) eoaspetitiofl is in full swintf. TIM climax was reached by the staging
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    OLD PAPAL MINT.
    305 15 A Venerable Italian Building To (io. It if, nut generally known thai thfl principal l J apal Mint, in which the money far tin- Papal Stairs before 1860 v. is eoineJ, was in Bologna in an old building in the Via dei Vetturini. The linie-hunoure.l e: tai.li.-.liMien!
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    £5,000 FOR A CUP.
    69 15 Spice Box Fold for £6:) An Ounce. The Queen Anm- ko!<J eop tad cover given by Quctn Anne to Mr. Hugh Bethel I for winning with Kufficr ami Woodcock on Hraham Moor. l?06 *n-l 1708, was solil for UfiOO al Cliri the sale of okl racing
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      88 15 NEW "H. M. V." RECORDS TO-DAY May and Mid-May Issues. LISTS SENT WITH PLEASURE. S. MOOTfHE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. THERE'S BRILLIANCE IN EVERY BOTTLE Keeps furniture like new. Restores the lustre of faded varnish. Brings out the beauties of the grain and the natural
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      112 15 Not a J MUSICAL AMXCE4IEIIT but Selections by the "Kodak are always gc:r.d. Performers A 'KODAK" 'KOLKiK" FILM "VELOX" PAPER CHORUS.— "You press the !>utt>n. We ib the resl." All our prints are icade (>n VELOX." KODAK LIMITED, I „,■,...r ,,t,,l ,n hni.-1.-ii..! i SINGAPORE. lH KINGS (AGENTS, LTD., Head
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    489 16 Research by Team Work. Good progress is being made in the British national campaign for the scientific investigation of asthma, hay-fever, eczema, migraine and allied diseases which, it is estimated, afflict at least half a million people in Great Britain. At Guy's Hospital, London, a team, including
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    70 16 Report of £100,000 for One Singing Film. Count John McCormack, the Irish tenor, who told the Evening Standard in an Atlantic telephone interview that he was going to make talking-films for the firm that offered the most money, is reported by Reuter to have accepted an offer of
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    CHANGES IN MODERN MUSIC.
    615 16 The Gramophone and The Composer. Music to-day, as Mr. William Boosey has been reminding us. is passing through a revolutionary phase. Except, he says, for educational works the printed copy of music has ceased to exist. Explaining the position, in an interview, he stated that what
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      168 16 A NEW CADBURY ASSORTMENT ll r 't^^^K^M Fnl^m Xv MS-/ /.^■^■^■^■V /^iiJPßtssslßl Ltwj **y;i|^^^"^"^»^^a^»^aW^WaliassW»s^^ss»»s»s^s^W^^^_^^J l IB 'o^^^^a^j iKmifiiff Containing an assortment made up of ten different kinds -fruits, nuts, cremes, hard and soft centres full of tastes that thrill. Sold in 1 li). tins, specially packed at Hourneville for export,
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      315 16 i famous M Tomato M Catsup J'JSiHfr* Crosse and Riackwell's \p unequalled hlcnd. Jjp&S&g Made at our Toronto M/P*?^Mm factory from those MtfioiS&t'mx world-famous Tomatoes ffii-^^^kv grown in Canada. llM^ BUY EMPIRE PRODUCTS Crosse Blackwell's TOMATO CATSUP ON THE ROAD TO-DAY there are many cars, amongst which a few stand
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    MR. HOOVER AND GREAT BRITAIN.
    973 17 MISUNDERSTANDINGS. American and World Prosperity. NOT AN AGGRESSIVE NATIONALIST. Mack mi> ..-ipprehcnsion ni)|)i'ars to exist about the new Administration in Washington. Kvcryv.hcre 1 have been." Mr. Edward 1'iiie Bell, the weil-known Aim-i-idii journalist, said iii !.<.!!(!. >n recently, "whether in Knglami <n- on thContinent at
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      107 17 EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED Slocked by all Leading Dealers. IN ALL STYLES. IN ALL SHADES. Manufactured by FOOT EASE HOSIERY MILL, SHANGHAI, CHINA. i J^jwajajwaj *4n'3 9BC 3®?*' ?JSSSBBaaa^V^aaaa^aa! I I Q9Q *i IM.ANO-REFLEX §<L The op!t Crnmnphnne thnt given thp vivid realism of the original performance <he only gramophone thai
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      347 17 CATM^fi!* EXQUISITE PERFUMES SJ I 1 AND P GWS£RS INTRODUCING THE LATEST CREATIONS FROM COTY'S— PARIS. j HONBONNIERE Coty Powder in exquisite bowl designed by Lalique," in various Perfumes, Blanche, Xaturelle and Rachel shades. An object of art at an inexpensivi 1 cost. POCHETTE in dark blue leather containing one
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      143 18 I' I My Fume DOUBLE STRENGTH I THE R. M. HOl.LINCSHEAD CO. BmTPItIIBQ^J CAMDFN.N. J.. U. S. A. P IWLw) Distributors GETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) 5"., ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. S.S. 1 THE FINEST GUT is made with A HANCOCK OXY-PSTRGL FLAME CUTTER BOTH IN CUTTING STEEL PLATES OR
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      897 18 TENDERS Malayan Wood Distillation, Limited (In Liquidation by the Court). Tenders will be received at the olllce of the Official Assignee at Kuala Lumpur up to norn on May U, 1529, for the purchase of the- assets of the above Company as hereunder »et out A. Lands, as follows Title
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      657 18 "ASPRO 99 The sales of "ASPRO" in Malaya have become positively stupendous and have Exceeded all expectations. THIS IS BECAUSE "Aspro" Never Fails. ASPRO will relieve fevers, colds, influenza, rheumatism, headache, toothache, alcoholic after effects, neuritis, neuralgia, irritability, etc., etc., etc. 10 Tablets ODDA 71 25 Tablets 25 cts. ASPRO
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      73 18 SPECIFY For PROVED RELIABILITY We have the RIGHT MOTOR for your needs. We know the RIGHT WAY to apply it. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlrmsnts) SINGAPORE. ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. 13, BATTERY ROAO. I ROOMAK An inexpensive solution that renders Motor Car Hoods perfectly waterproof after one application. Stocked
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      530 19 Assets over $9,500,000 S.C. Assurance hi force over $35,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has 120,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies
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      543 19 I BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 1863.) Paid Up Capitol in 600,000 share* of 16 each 18,000,000 Reserve Fond M.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE 18, Blshopsgate, London, E.C. 2. AfenrlM and Branchea Alor Star Harbin Seremban Amritsar Iloilo
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      724 19 I BANKING HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) Head Office HONO KONG. Authorised Capital 160,000,000 Issued and fully paid np (20,000,000 Reserve Funds Sterling t 6,000,000 Silver »14,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. N. S. Brown, Esq., Chairman. W. H. Bell, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
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      318 19 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION, ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) rira, Life, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assate MI.GGO.OOO ARTHUR C. POTTS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE 2nd flour, Hong Kong Bank Chrs., Singapore. New Insurance effected in 1928 £17,943,000. An Inereaaed Scale of Dividends has been
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      148 19 BALLANTINES WHISKY (ff\ttfm&\ ft I fl ~.Bbv**j Pure Matured Scotch Whisky 10 years old. Sole Afenta ROBINSON CO., LTD., SINGAPORE AND K. LUMPUB. asasas»e».Masa-.^.— «e— lai ,m si i -asasasai GUPRINOL is a Wonderful Preservative For WOODS ROPES SAILS TARP AVIANS FISHING NETS Against DRY ROT FUNGI WHITE ANTS PILE-WORMS
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      343 19 We stock several kinds of MANICURE SETS AND TOOLS from the cheapest to the finest quality. A very large selection to choose from. THE NIGH STREET GENERAL STORE, LTD. 51/52, HIGH STREET. TO LET OFFICES, GODOWNS, ETC. Offices in The Arcade. 15, 17, 19 and 21, AlkaffT Quay. 54 and
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      251 20 TILLEY SAFETY LAMPS Burn LbnatM Oil (»e1 Benzine) Wmdproof. A.l Brau. Aa supplied '"?o^ of Malaya, Shipping /Jfijrff"" f"«' n P»nies, flaamntfiTOft j'V,,i mn ltui>l>cr and Mj^y-.Vv- wSBSkw Tin Mlnln 'y Models All 100 CT. Arknowledted M-^n !>y all raers f*— isy [.amp on the market Sole AfenU DUNCAN ROBERTS,
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      200 20 COAL TAR FOR ALL PURPOSES QUALITIES COMMERCIAL CRUDE and \^T DISTILLED, /r ENQUIRIES SOLICITED. LEE KIM SOO 40, HIGH STREET. 634 T. K. K/S BEADED EDGE BALLOON TYRES, 715 x 115. $15.00. Tubes $2.30. BEADED EDGE BALLOON TYRES, 730 x 130. $17.00. Tubes $3.00. MOTOR CYCLE TYRES. 26 x 3,
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      964 20 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. PREPAYABLE CHABQCS for WANTS, Far Sala, Ta Lat. ata, ia ardiaary atoaa act typ« (aTarag* six words to Uaa) an I— Par line Oaa insertion 28 cents, two 1 as. 46 cants, three Ins. M esnts, four ins. n eentt, (W« ins. r. 00, six Ins. tl.ll, tan
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      847 20 HOUSES, FLATS, ETC. TO LET, No. 65, Japan Str.et. Apply lleyer Brothers. TO LET, 192, Orchard Road. Entry Hay 1. Apply 6, d'Almeida Street. WANTED amall compound oa seashore for week-end stay. 652, Straita Times. DALVEY HOUSE, DaWey EsUU for aale or to let. Apply S, Raffles Quay. TO LET,
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      67 20 PERFECTION OO Cook Stoves ana Ovens FOR ALL COOKING PURPOSES Burns Ordinary Kerosene Oil IN THREE SIZES Reduced Prices No. 72.-2 Burners $33.50 No. 73.-3 Burners $45.00 No. 74.-4 Burners $57.50 ALL SPARES IN STOCK It is a pleasure to own and use A PERFECTION FHHEL'S VICTORIA STREET. K. LUMPUR—
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      271 20 7 tfc Kan. 1 4tet#4l*9 BINOCULARS Opnra Glasses and Pocket Telescopes. MDHMUM TRICES. Write or OH tot illustrated I mim smith j 14. BATTERY ROM), SINGAPORE. JVST RECEIVED Latest Questions in ing Knowledge BOARD OF TRADE ORAIS and ?-'arinc Enßinecring Knowledge Steam Oil i I!y V,\ MACGIBBON, M.l.Mech.E. Enlarged Edition
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