The Straits Times, 25 May 1929

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    11 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1929. PRICE 10 CENTS,
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      153 1 TROPICAL SUITING "FLORODOR" (U.11.A.) WING LOONG, HK.II ST.. SINGAPORE. For Distinctive Occasions > till v I vUUrd Something quite above the common herd of tinned soups, prepared by a firm whose name is a household word for quality products. Rich thick soups which will quickly earn the commendation of your
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      153 1 FOR THE CHILDREN '^Jgr^ymt Jxh A very comprehensive selection /rjT jt».** °f children's wt«ar of every /^^^/^^^^M^ description will always be <= V^~^y\-^ V-^oQrfe^/ found in our Juveniles Dept. < _^J^^^Kj }\i attention to the new stock* of '""T""'::.:^^^ )^-^S the following, which lium- ju i rMjffi' */'r > i
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      6 1 FLORODOR (8.n.A.) WING LO9NG TROI'ICAL WKAR.
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      531 2 P. ft 0. BRITISH INIIA ANB APGAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PRNIVSULAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH BIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore 1029 KASUGAR 8,000 June 1 TIL3INGTON
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      522 2 Shipping Announcements (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessel. Tonnag* Doe Sail §KAlOr.l MARU IU.OOO June 8 7 T ATSUTA MAKU 8,000 Jnne X 0 11 KAN HIM* MAKU 10,000 July 4 HAKONfc MAK'J lu.COu July 18 1» SUWA MARU 11,100 Aug. t t i'USi.MMI
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      534 2 BURNS PHILP UNE (Incorporated in Auitralia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wallknown steamer MARELLA (7,876 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,512 ton.). The .3. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest .teamen trading to Australia. Cabin,
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      675 2 K.P.B. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sab-connection* to Passage. Freight, Transhipment Marine Depta and Manager's De.k. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Burean of Java. All information, d tailed itinerariea free
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      597 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, UMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMS TERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH
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      479 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTi. (Incorporated in S BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE For Kretay, TrentjKanu. KclanUn, liu.i-naia, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon. 3icho« Uandon, Kohsainui, 1.:...> van, Chump'on aui Bangkok. Arrival li. |>-.rtur« SUDDHADIB May £G May 2!) MALINI Juno Jam VALAYA June B June U The steamers are fitted throngheu.l
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      1467 3 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCXRALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTR. (llici>rpnrnl".| in Knc'nn.l NE MSBMCBR and FREIGHT BERVICE TO TIIF UNITED UNODOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SKKVICK J (II TWARDS. To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan. Due S'por... CITY OK ATHENS June 1 CTY OF TOKIO Jul y J lIOMF.W. \RI>S. a... CITY OF
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      412 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE. Sailing for United States and Canada Points from Manila and Him:; Konu Sail, about San I-ranrihcd and I'ortUnd SS. WISCONSIN f rom Manila May L' 3 S.S. WISCONSIN fro,
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      141 3 ELECTRICITY ECONOMY AND SERVICE 'I c&yivjj t&iH<j3 T IIK W*Wt. handiest. Ccm/cluU6f clcaiKst and most cco- nomical servant in the a^ 3 world to-day Cuts out half B|^^SBm^mM the monotonous and never vBSWjy^W vt ending work of tho housesS^^^^^«^^^ hold and makes the rest y"-sJ\S V as eas y as
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    MAKING A RACE OF SUPERMEN.
    297 4 New Expo- ments. AMERICAN EXPERTS FORECAST. The possibility of a race of superm.n, with thofr physique, their genius, their I ffenpraJ health and immunity from disease M> an outgrowth of experiments in, ♦•tnbryoi ie development, was pictured to 1h» An* rican Philosophical Society by Dr.
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    "SAY IT WITH MUSIC."
    104 4 SAY IT WITH MUSIC." Adopting the American slogan, "say it with music," a recanling bridegroom created an unexpected sensation in the, township of Dimint, Belgium. The Mayor, who was officiating, asked Do you take this woman to l>e your lawfully wedded, wife The bridegroom suddenly burst into the coo:ic song,
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    THE NATION AND ITS SCHOOLS.
    414 4 Lord Eustace Percy On New Lines of Advance. One by one his Majesty's Ministers, in the few weeks left to this Parliament, ara coming to the Table of the House of 1 Commons and casting up the accounts 'of their Departmer.ts for the last five
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    35 4 A Chinese who was arrested in New RrMsjc Road at the instance of Ljdv Unssey. for overcrowding fowls in a Uasket, was fined for cruelty, l>v th Fourth Police Magistrate (Mr. J. P, Grsgf) yesterday.
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    GIRLS DRESSED BY OUNCES.
    326 4 How They Get That One Pound Look." It is no wonder that the 1929 girl wears that one-pound look'T No wonder she walks buoyantly as though capped by the graces of full spring-time. The average young girl of slender pro- MCttaM arid modern ideas, when fully
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    VOLUNTEER DRILL.
    83 4 rrecimmmi of -Irillj up to *nd for weekending May 20, 1929 Saturday. May 25. 2 p.m., Bukit Timnh Hanee, "t." (Chinese) Co.. Classification 2 p.m.. Fairer Range (Seletar\ "F" (Malay) Co.. Classification Siglap. Ist Bn. Sipnal Section nnd Motor Cycle Platoon. Camp Sunday May 26, 7.30 a.m.. Bukit
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    COMMUNISM IN INDIA.
    465 4 Discredited Report. MR. PATEL'S ATTITUDE CRITICISED. Sir Maii'vkji Dadabhoy, a prominent Indian indu.itrinii.--t and a member of th'j Council of State, who is en a visit U> j England, interviewed by Neuter* ropiep.ei tative roicardins the recent Incident! n India, stated t'.iat tho political and iniluotrial position
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      176 4 REASONS FOR ill Chrysler A m Plqmouth SUPERIORITY SUSPENSION. The suspension of the Plymouth contains among other fine leaturcs one which is ahsolutely unique in design and is a Plymouth feature entirely this is that the spring shackles are ADJUSTABLE. The advantage of this is at once apparent to those
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      209 4 GRAND OPENING S&LE For 7 Days only ECHIGOYA CO. will hold the GRAND OPENING SALE at their new premises No. 54-SG, Middle Road from Monday, Ma 27 to Sunday, June 2. lf»2!>. 20 per cent, discount on every purchase during the sale. Inspect!— earnestly solicited. Your Kimono Shop We Supply
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    MILLIONAIRE'S BUSY WIFE.
    376 5 Singing Countess In French Film. There is a millionaire's wife in Paris who is working nine hours a. day. She is Mrs. Ji fforaoa Davis Cohn, whose husI .and. Captain .1. D. Colin, is the noted hMchorM owner. Mrs. Cohn is starring in the first iili-Fnneh historical
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    A CABINET IN HIMSELF.
    70 5 Mussolini Takes Over Another Ministry. Owing to the resignation of a colleague, the Dictator (Signor Mussolini) has added the Ministry of Public Works to .iis duties. He now holds eight Ministries. Signor Mussolini now holds the offices r.( Prime Minister, Secretary of State am: Minister for
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    NATIONAL FLYING.
    582 5 Air Travel Facilities At Home. This week's mail from Home brings particulars of the flotation of National Flying Services which h;.s been formed to meet the demand for flying facilities, to organise flying clubs, to teach flying and to provide local ilying service* and for other incidental objects.
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    ORANGE SUPPLIES.
    290 5 United Kingdom Largest Importer. The Unit.<l Kingdom is the largest importer of oranges in the world, nearly eight million hundredweight of this fnut, or a third of quantity entering the world trade, being received both in 1926 a-id 1927, states a report on Orangjs issued by the Empire
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    UNIONS AMALGAMATE.
    23 5 London, May 23. The Transport and General Workers' Union and Urn Workers' Union have decided to amalgamate from Aug. 5. Reuter.
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    THE FIRST FASCIST PARLIAMENT.
    370 5 Opening Speech of King Victor. The twerty-eijrhth Italian Legislature the first under the new Fascist system of corporative election was opened in solemn stat? by King Victor in Rome on April 21. The King, Queen, and Royal Princes and Princ ..sen drove in procession to Parliament
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    EDITOR'S SUDDEN DEATH.
    34 5 Tientsin, May 16. The death hns occurred of Mr. John Cowan, the Kclltor uf the North China Daily MailWhile sittinc in his chair after tiffin, he feljj asleep, and never woke.
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      178 5 ra P! .r gßfefeeteaatßra Jl soiDIEIP SWIPE TyST'tL %s^ecy tAcu 'StutSTl hE^^ STR E fnt^ i\\\ yV// wLW 1 A laminff Human Drama A S) U'^^rT 3LL«*Li' < M V^i i Between FATHER and SON r j V/-v\ xi-A kl Between SIS IKK and SISTER. Lj'L- _l-i2r -X^ -.-fS|P^] j
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      202 5 ALHAMB RA TAN CHE.\(J lEEE •■>.. LTD., SPECIAL PROGRAMME TO-MCUT r I I. r^ jL v A 1 mA fl I m d*- ssCHLfk nJfJfSr'' £*»< v# J \^SrV^ f SBfißEr •jr %-/^r^^ |X. «nv M) PRBE US! NO HALF PRICE Downstairs Scats ,'55 cts., 73 cts., 11.23 and H'J.
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  • SHIPPING NOTES.
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      BULLYING BOATMAN.
      303 6 The Chinese boatman who \vh- stated in the District Court ycsteiday to have threatened to strike a passenger, half way across from Jardine Steps to Pulau Brani, because the passenger refused to submit to an excess charge, was found guilty this morning of criminal intimidation, and criminal misappropriation
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    26 6 From France, by General Metzinfjcr, due at Singapore 7 a.m. to-morrow. From China and Manila, by President Hayes, due at Singapore daylight on Monday.
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    ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK.
    249 6 Saturday, May 25 H. W. 0.9 a.m., 8.0, 11.19 p.m., ».l. Sun rija* 6.57 a.m., sets 6.6 p.m. Carpi's Italian Grand Opera. La To»cr. Vie. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. Sunday. May 26 H. W. 0.43 a.m.. 7.6, 11.48 p.m.. ».0. j Sun rises 5.57 a.m., sots M
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    221 6 Saturday. M i.v H. Shlpn alongalde the Wharrra or eipcctrd to arriir. KEI'I'EI. HARBOUR. Mala Wharf Cnme, r..iit.. ,n No. 2. Tm Sri Tunda. KcArthar, Phna, Prcdgpr Furei»o:>t. Patrol. Jil Wharf Nil. CmI Wharf Daisy. F.M.o. Hoppers I a,. I VESSELS IN DKV DOCKS, ranjong Paear. Alln-rt
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    204 6 To-day. Imuhu Bad Tnuoaao (Ha«f 2 p.m .Srla; Pandjnn«, Benvkalia tad Ba*M Si A|>i Api [General Michiela) 2 p.m Korth an. l Ki.st India I Hoaini 2 p.m Ktmaman, Krelay ami rrengganu Borili.it i t p.m Sarawak I Kuchißf) I p.m Pontianak i Kaoan Mora' I p.m
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    39 6 By feldera P. Cocn 'orthoi :ieDh»nta iibajak Carmala Lfll -\rr»j Spore London Apl. 18 May 11 Apl. 19 Mmy 13 Apl. 18 May 13 Adl. H Miv 18 Apl. L'fi May 20 Apl. 26 May 21
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      485 6 VICTORIA THEATRE CARPI'S ITALIAN GRAND OPERA 73 Artistes 75 Full Chorus, Orchestra and Ballet. TO-NIGHT LA TOSCA MOND\Y, MAY 27. TUESDAY, MAY 28. LA TRAVIATA BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA WFDN'ESDAY M\Y 29 THURSDAY, MAY 30. mm.vm ritttprpiv CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA MADAM BUTTERFLY AND PAG LIACCI Friday, may ji. Booking at LITTLE'S. CARMEN
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      657 6 Tan (Wee)— Chia.- The ennagiT.ient It announced between Mr. Tan (Wmi KnHan, only son of the late Mr. Tan Sou YoL and Mrs. Tan Soo Y..k. ami grandson o' Mr. and Mrs. Dei Bok Sien and Un- laiMr. and Mrs. Tan Jiak Kee, and Mi«s Chin Bin Neo I Nee
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      917 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified AdvU.. see page 16. WANTS. FOR SALE, ETC. KOR SALE, 7.'>00 trauire glasses, assorted «i«e». Send offer to 564, Straits Times. WANTED, secund-hand four-seater car in good condition. Apply 865, Straits Times. KOR SALE Thoroughbred Bulldog, male and female Alsatian pups. Seen at 48, Wilkie Road.
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      251 6 Why Feel Run Down! Come to BRASTAGI (Recommended by MMiiral Authorities) Fresh and invigorating climate. IRANI HOTEL BRASTAfiI BBABTAGI— 3UMATVA. B.C. TO-NICHT AT THE TO-NIGHT NEW WORLD SHOW TAMIL DRAMA— VARIED ATTRACTIONS. THE CITY OPERA THE BLACK ROBBERS ■Supported by specially selected Kxtra TurnMusic conducted by Jahari Jarr. TO-MORROW NlGHT—
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      73 6 METEOROLOGICAL IBPOCT. K.ind.mi: Kerbau Station. (By Owtaf af Cin.rnmonl llr.llh (ISIrr r.n !hr 24 Hour. rndin« al Midnight on Haj M. D»e. \i;ix. (hade U>i i|H-rmtitrr ■•:<.:, r. Min. >hadc l<:,i|.-ri.;;:. IMK li In iiicra ur i R1J Mas. Mm radii tio i IU K Hin. xnua radiation V2 K,
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    632 7 Rubber Uncertainty. INDUSTRIAL RETURNS ANALYSED. I.a lest Mew Ruhrwr. London 10 13/16 d., down lKd New York 21 cts., down "j cent. I mi" of market, easy. Tin. London (IM 155.. up I.ls. N«W York 1:i.7."i <ts.. up ren'.. Tone nf market, steady. l-oral 175 lons at
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    TARUN (MALAY) RUBBER.
    78 7 The repeal ef Tarun (Malay) Rubber for led Dec. 31, 1928, states that crop sarreated was 429.034 lb., which, with surplus from last season of 63,741 lb., makes a total of 492.775 lb., now dealt with in accounts Net profit was £6,330, to which is aided balance
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    LIPTON'S PROFITS.
    28 7 London, May 24. The annual report of Lipton's, Ltd., tat« that a profit of £1,556 was made liming the period March, 1928, to J;.'iuary VSI'J. Keuter.
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    COPRA MARKET.
    27 7 Barlow and Co. report After miae* fluctuations the period closes slightly i'-r. Approximately 770 tons were < losing quotations are as lulluws Sundried 19J0, mixed $8.80.
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      RUBBER AUCTION.
      498 7 Present Depression May Be Overdone. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 917 th auction on May 23. when there was catalogued 1.561.224 lb. or 696.97 tons offered 1.234,399 lb. or 651.07 tons sold 934,753 lb. or 417.30 tons. London 11 Ud. New York 22-, eta.
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    • SHARE MARKET REPORT.
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        Rose Macphail & Penman, Ltd.
        147 7 Rose Macphail Penman, Ltd. Singapore, May 25. Rubber.-London 10 1316, 5/16 d. down. Tin.—London £199, 2s. 6d. up. l!ining.--Steady. Sungei Ways 3.10-3.20, Kuchais 1.40-1.44, Kinta Dredge 1.11-1.45, Klang River 2.85-3.05 x.d.. Hong Fatts 55-60 cents, Malaya Consols. 57-69 cents, Penawats 92-U4 cents, Petalings 5.65-5.75, Ulu Klangs 1.30-1.35, Johans 30-32 cents.
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      ALLENBY RUBBER CO.
      236 7 Payment of Dividend of 15 Per Cent. The report of the directors of Allenby Rubber Co. for the year ended Feb. 28, 1929, states that the net profit after making pro- j vision for depreciation and manager's commission amounted to $36,135 to which has to be added
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      ANGLO-MALAY RUBBER.
      57 7 The crop of Anglo-Malay Rubber for l'j^S was 1.266,946 lb. add 101,106 brought in (valued at bare cost of collection and procrop was 9.66 d. per pound. Net profit was 112,121 and balance brought forward £3'j. >■<, making £51,810. Directors propose a dividend of 4 per cent., subject
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      261 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, May 25. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/3% Demand 2/3% Private 3 BY credit 2/4 11/32 On New York, Demand 65 15/16 Private 90 d/s 67 On France. Bank T.T. 1431 On India, Bank T.T. 154% On Hong Kon»r. Bank T.T. 13 P-c. disc. On Shanghai, Bank T.T.
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      SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCN.
      62 7 Tone of Market Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet 10% d. per lb. New yorkv ork Spot Sheet G. cents 21 per lb. R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Standard R.S.S. Standard R.S.S. on Tender Spot Spot June July Juiy-Scpt. Oct.-Dee. 36% 37% 38 H
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        MINING.
        451 7 Val. Pd. XI £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Uangrin Tin 1 1 linuntr Padanr 1 1 Butu Caves ±1 fl Bukit Arang £1 £1 Ilurniah Malay £1 £1 Chenderiang £1 £1 Kastc-rn Siam £1 £1 Haad Yai 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt 5/- 5/- Hong Konc
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        GENERAL.
        226 7 Yul. Pd. Buyer. Seller! 2 2 Alex. Brick Profs. 2.12H 2.17V4 1 1 Alex. Brick Ords. 2.60 2.70 £1 £1 8.-it. Am. Tobacco 6.2.6 G. 5.0 Canadian Eagle 11/- 12/1 1 Central Engine 0.50 0.60 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.60 0.66 10s. 10s. Duff Development 9/6 10/6 C/Bd.
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        112 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. 1,225,500 Norn. Spore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 101 103 ci. Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1930 $1,878,000 par. 5% prem. Singapore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 95 par. Singapore Municipal 4 4 p.c.
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        388 7 Allenby ($1) Alor Cajah (*I) A. Ililam ($1) A. Kuning (*1) Am. Malay ($2) A. Molek (|1) A. Panas ($5) Balguwnie (tl) Bassett ($1) Broiras (fl) Brunei (»6) B. Jclutong (*1) B. Katil (|1) Bulcit K. B. ($1) B. Kcpong ($1) B. Timah ($10) Ch. Serdang ($5) Colinsburgh
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      KAJANG RUBBER.
      206 7 Lower Production Costs Last I Year. The report of Kajang Rubber Co. for year to Dec. 31, 1928, states that after debiting j all revenue charges, profit and loss account shows a credit balance of £6,460, and balance of profit brought forward was £12,655. making £19,115. Directors recommend
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      FENWICK OLIVER, LTD.
      39 7 A petition for the winding ud of Messrs. Fenwick Oliver, Ltd., by the Supreme Court of the F.M.S. was on Thursday presented by Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd. The petition will be heard on June 18.
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      THE TUMBLE IN TIN.
      401 7 Lowest for the Past Five Years. Tin has provided the sensation of the week in nuial circles, says the Fim.icli-.i Times of April 20, and in momentari'v fulling below tho £200 level touched a 1 .ver fiatire than for some five years past. Not that this
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      SEREMBAN RUBBER.
      215 7 Larger Crops. But Smaller Outlay. The report cf Seremban Rulber Co. for year ended Dec. 31, IMS, states that estateworking account deals with a quantity of 797,064 lb. rubier, wiiich figure emprises 743,038 lb. harvested during 1928, and j-1,028 lb. brought in from 1927 as surnhis over export
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      KLUZER RUBBER ESTATE
      105 7 Property to be Acquired By New Company. The kluzer Rubber Plantations Co., Ltd.. has registered its memorandum of association at the Department of Commercial Registration in Bangkok. The company ha: been forr.ed to purchase and take over the business and plantations of the Kluzer Rubber Estate at
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      RUBBER TRICES.
      59 7 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc New York, send us the following cab!"dated May 24, their quotations being in gold dollar cents closing bid prices Rubber Exchange snles to-day 2,7G:1 tons. June 21.00, July 21.40, August 21.ti'i. September 2180, October 21.00, Mover, ber 22.10, December 22.20, January 82.30. To-day's
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      R. E. OF JOHORE.
      86 7 The report of the Rubber Estates pf Johore for year ended Dec. 31, 1928, statethat crop of rubber accounted for is ;:>B/.C! lb. Average net sale price, including estimated value of unsold portion ef crop, »»s lO.lOd. per pound, equivalent to 11 41 d. per pound
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      EXCHANGES.
      79 7 Rugby, May 24. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.06, Athens 375, Bombay Is. 57»d.,5 7 »d., Berlin 20.365, Brussels M.VM. Bucharest MX' Buenos Aires 47",, Copenhagen 18.205. Geneva 25.185. Helsingfors 102"i. Hong Kong Is. ll'»d.. Kobe Is. 0 lj-liid.. Lisbon I"- 1 Madrid 34.165, Milan 92.67, New York 4.84 31-32,
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      EASTERN SMELTING CO.
      36 7 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., has declared interim dividends of Is. per share, less income tax, on the preferred and ordinary shares of the company on account of the year ending July 31, IJ-J.
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    MISSING SHARES.
    1098 7 Heavy Claim Against Insurance Co. In tlir Court of Appeal. before tIIISS Justa-ts .scrutton. (iroir and Kussell. in mnil week actions brought by Trading Company I.*, and J. Hoff njrainst the Union Insurance Society of Canton, and by tin- HUM plaintitTs against C. L. Do Koußomont. an underwriter,
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    PROPERTY SALE.
    156 7 Aniont; ■lagaaon properUei sold by iiuction at Messrs. Chat •i; Eoon Seng (o'l ::lii(cn, Ku. iO> (huliu Streets, oßi May 15 fa Van the followl vtais' ltinhoid lurid and hoaeei Bt) 91 Albert Street, anas 1.181 iq. ft., 75ft 3q. it. aril MJ >"■ ft- Ixm^ht by Mr.
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    The Straits Times. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, MAY 25. THE EDUCATIONAL YEAR.
    1041 8 Few of the annual reports published by the various heads of Government Departments can compare in clearness and occasional dry humour with those of the present Director of Education, S.S. and F.M.S. Dr. Winstedt is recognized as one of the
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    HEALTH IN THE TROPICS.
    1620 8 How to Save Life. (By a Medical Correspondent.) We never know when an opportunity may present itself for life saving, and if we have only a slight knowledge of what to do our immediate action may result in a life being saved, or at any rate
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    426 8 Mr. C. Jones has arrived in Kuala Lumpur to join Malayan Collieries in connection with the development of the electrical installation at their mines. The engagement is announced between Henry Raymond Joynt, Malayan Civil Service, and Eleanor Caroline (Nora), elder daughter of the late Walter Copinger Hill
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    782 8 WHAT SAILORS READ. N\-ar the entrance In thi- Empire Dock in Singapore is a little wooden hut in which are housed books for the use of sailors in port. The collection was made !>y the general secretary of the Y.M.( A. ami while it is comprehensive
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    25 8 Captain V. Q, Olive, who was principal Aide-de-Camp to Sir I-aurence Guillemaid from !'J2H to 11)26, has been appointed secretary of the Bachelor* Club, London.
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    LLOYD GEORGE AS PROPHET.
    250 9 Expects Majority For Labour. 7,000,000 LIBERAL VOTES. Socialist Views on Russian Propaganda. London, May 24. Mr. Lloyd George, writing in the Daily Mail, forecast! that the aggregate votes cast will be M*MM for tn<> Conservatives T.iifi nun for the Liberals and 7,500,000 for Labour. Interviewed at
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    "I SHALL TACKLE THAT."
    258 9 Mr. MucDonald on Russia s Threat. London, May 24. Mr. MacDonaM, speaking in Manchester, drew a distinction between the Russian propaganda of ideas and of action. The latter, lie said, was intended to hamper British internal development and do mischief internationally, particularly in the Par East,
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    EASTERN AIR SERVICES.
    47 9 Co-Operation Between France And Britain. Paris, May IG. The Kit Minister, in detailing to en the plan for the development <f commercial air isinkes next year, said that ilu France-Beirut service would link up with the British Indian air mail and (N.en.l beyond Rangoon.
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    STUDENTS RIOT.
    63 9 Pitched Baltic with Police In .Mexico. Mexico City, May 24. tadenl was killed and 32 wore injuied ;t riot resulting from a strike c f pupils in the National University Law School, s ■> protest against monthly examinations. Medical college students joined in the battle against the authoriI
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    BIGAMY CHARGE.
    60 9 Serjeant Sent from India To England. London, May 14. "That'i correct" was the brief reply ma.le I > an Army Medical Sergeant, •redertc- William Willis, when a detection arretted him on board a steamer on :nn\al in the Mersey from India and him with bigamy. 1 he authorities
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    AMANULLAH FOR EUROPE.
    118 9 Sudden Flight From Afghanistan. Simla, May 24. Amanullah and his party, including yuicn Souriya and his brother Inayatullah, are proceeding to Bombay, en route to Europe. The Government of India lias placed a special train at the disposal of Amanullah for his journey from the frontier to
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    TRANSPORT BY AIR.
    156 9 Ten Years of Success Celebrated. Rugby, May 24. Preparations are now in hand at Croydon to celebrate the completion of the first British aeroplane transport. Ten years ago. on Aug. 2">, l'.tli), the late Mr. Thomas, the British air pioneer, established between London and Paris the world's
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    POLICE CENTENARY.
    95 9 Prince of Wales to Review Parade. Rugby, May 24. A hundred years ago Robert Peel, who was then Home Secretary, established (tie force of police in this country. To-morrow the centenary will be celebrated by a great parade of the Metropolitan Police in Hyde Park. Over 12,000 men
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    LEAGUE AND WIRELESS.
    57 9 Proposal to Erect Powerful Station. Geneva. May 24. The Secretary-General of the League uf Nations has received a proposal submitted jointly by French and German wireless concerns to erect a powerful wireless station at Geneva, by which the League will be able to get into touch with
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    ROYAL EMPIRE SOCIETY.
    49 9 Extensive Rebuilding Scheme Authorized. London, May 15. Tho annual meeting of the Royal Emfire Society (formerly the Royal Colonial nstitute) authorised an extensive rebuilding scheme, including the provision of accommodation for overseas visitors. The report showed an increase of 3,000 in the membership of the Society.
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    U.S. TARIFFS.
    82 9 Numerous Changes Made In Bill. Washineton, May 24. Tho House of Representatives will vote on the Tariff Revision Bill on Tuesday, and will then go into recess for two months while the Senate deals with the bill. The House of Representatives made numerous changes, such as increasing the
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    REPARATIONS.
    47 9 Fate of Conference Still In Balance. Paris, May 24. The fate of the Reparations Conference still hangs in the balance. The creditors and Dr. Sehacht were bargaining all day. and the creditors' present plans at least absolutely safeguard the porcentages due to the British Dominions. Reuter.
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    CHINA AND WOULD COURT.
    38 9 Nanking. May 24. Tho State Council has granted Dr. Wang Chung-hui, chairman of the judiiial Yuan, leave of absence to sit at the June session of the Hague Court of Inter- national Justice. Reuter.
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    FIRST FORTNIGHT OF ROSS FUND.
    664 9 Malaya's Response. WHERE ARE THE TIN COMPANIES? It was on Monday, May 13, that the first announcement was made in Malaya that a fund had been opened in London for Sir Ronald Ross, and on the same day a local fund was opened by the
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    FIRE IN BARODA.
    81 9 Damage Estimated at Over £26,000. Ahmedabad, May 14. j A disastrous fire which broke out at Vavol, a village in Baroda State, raged i tor SO hours and destroyed 150 houses i and 40 thatched sheds. The damage is estimated at over £26,000. A hundred families are
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    KING TO ATTEND ABBEY.
    312 9 Thanksgiving: Service. MR. BALDWIN'S MESSAGE TO EMPIRE. London, May 24. An announcement from Buckingham Palace states The King, anxious to fulfil the hope expressed in His Majesty's recent message, has decided to attend at Westminster Abbey on June 16 to render thanks to Almighty God for
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    SUN VAT-SEN BURIAL.
    94 9 Elaborate Arrangements To Receive Envoys. Nanking, May 24. Tfl^v. State burial reception committee is making elaborate preparations for the reception of the foreign envoys and guests who will go to Nanking shortly to attend the ceremony. The arrangements include the provision of residential facilities, while many motor-cars
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    NAVAL APPOINTMENT.
    39 9 New Commander-in-Chief For East Indies. London, May 24. Rear- Admiral E. J. Fullerton, C.8., D.5.0., has been appointed commander-in-chief of the East Indies station in successor to Vice-Admiral B. S. Thesiger, C.8., C.M.G., from Oct. 18.— Reuter.
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    DISASTER IN JAPAN.
    74 9 Damage Through Torrential Rain. Tokio, May 24. Twelve people are known to be dead and damage to property and crops estimated at 5,000,000 yen was done as the result of torrential rain which swept over Fukushima prefecture yesterday. The damage includes the inundation of 5,000 houses and
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    JAPAN AND CHINA.
    96 9 Favourable Impression In Nanking. Tokio, May 23. The report that Mr. Yoshizawa, the Japanese Minister, will shortly present his credentials to the National Government has made a deep impression in China. Dr. C. T. Wang, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, declared that Japanese recognition would be a
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    KOVNO OUTRAGE.
    41 9 Condemned Student Shot At Dawn. Kovno, May 24. Vosylius, the student charged with being concerned in the attempt on the life of M. Valdemaras, was shot at dawn. An appeal for a renrieve to M. Valdemaras was rejected. Reuter.
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    GOVERNOR OF PORTO RICO.
    19 9 Washington, May 23. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, jurior, has been appointed Governor of Porto Rico. Reuter.
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    UNITED CHURCHES OF SCOTLAND.
    128 9 Similar Action In America. London, May 24. The assemblies of the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church to-day finally approved the reports from the inferior church courts in favour of the union of the two churches, negot.atioiis for which have been proceeding for 20
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    DEAD SEA SALTS.
    256 9 Starting Work on Modest Scale. Rugby, May 24. Mr. Moses Novomeysky, who, with Major Tulloch, was awarded yesterday the concession for the extraction of salt from the Dead Sea, left London to-day for Palestine. He will remain there for a few weeks and will return to London
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    LORD ROSEBERY.
    78 9 Memorial Service Held In London. Rugby, May 21. A memorial service for the Earl nf Rosebe.rry was held at St. MargaretN Church, Westminster this afternoon. A large congregation included many personages and prominent statesmen. Tonight the remains will be taken by road from Epsom to London and thence
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    FRENCH REVENUES.
    59 9 Big Increase in April Figures. Paris, May 24. The French revenue* returns for April totalled 3,962,000.000 francs, showing increases of 680,000,000 compared with Budget forecasts and 502,000,000 compared with April last year. The total for the first four months shows increases of 1,934,000,000 compared with the forecasts and
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    PACIFIC CONGRESS.
    62 9 Co-Operation in Agriculture Suggested. Batavia, May 24. The agricultural section of the Pacific Congress has submitted a resolution suggesting the establishment of an agricultural association of the Eastern Tropics, comprising British India, Ceylon, Malaya, the Dutch East Indies, the Philippines, Burma and Indo-China. Mr. McLean Fraser, of Canada,
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    SIMON COMMISSION.
    127 9 Report to be Submitted In December. London, May 15. Sir Sankaran N'air is busily engaged in analysing the evidence taken by the Simon Conference in India. The Indian Committee as a whole will officially begin their work here next June and will devote June and July to obtaining
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    FENG YU-HSIANG A REBEL.
    179 9 j Denounced in Nanking Mandate. LENIENT NO LONGER. Secret Treaty with Soviet Alleged. Nanking, May 24. The Government has issued a mandate denouncing Feng Yu-hsiang al I rebel against the Kuomintang and the Gowrnment. The mandate declares that the charges against him are so numerous that.
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    32,000 "SPEAKEASIES."
    117 9 Police Chief on Growth Of Crime. Police Commissioner Wnakn, adressing a Rotary chili, said Prohibition was the chief reason for ihe growth of crime in New York. We must a.hnit the facts," he said. Crime is on the increase in New York for several reasons, no reason setae
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    OFFICER'S DEATH.
    180 9 jCapt. T. W. Red Killed On Home Leave. Those who knew Capt. F. W. Red when i he was stationed with the R.A.O.C. in Singapore recently will learn with regret that he was killed in a motoring accident at Rhyl in mail week I At the tnoaest it
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    "COLONEL BARKER."
    114 9 Bankruptcy Court Examination Concluded. 1.. BOOM, May 15. The examination in bankruptcy «ll concluded to-day of Mrs. Arki-11 Smith, alias Colonel Barker," who appeared in Court in charge of two wardresses. Bar liabilities totalled ii.iTl' and assets £2'! i. She attributtd her failure to losses in connection with
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    RAIL TO FAR EAST.
    42 9 Joint Conference Opens In Leningrad. Leningrad, May 24. A tonfc -rence hetw. n L«Uiei*nlaU»as of Russian, German and Lithuanian railways has opened here. It is hoped to facilitate the transit of German pM to the Far East.— Trans-Ocean.
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    ZEPPELIN RETURNS.
    30 9 Fiicdri'-hshafcn, May 24. Proceeding 'at an |«m|l ■peed u» 110 kilometres an hour, the Graf Zeppelin landed at Kricdrichshuten after passing over Geneva, Lausanne and Zurich. Tran.K-Oci a."..
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    BOMBS AT SAHARANPUR.
    23 9 lakanapar, May 14. The DOtiet, <lurin^ u bow to-hoat€ search, found several bombs anil tlir.-c revolvers. Two persons were »rr«»tcd.
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    HONG KONG BANK CASE.
    1011 10 Points at Issue. SUMMING-UP BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE. (Vhwiahf mentioned a verdict in favour of the Hong Kong Government was brought in by the jury at Hong Kong on against the Hong Kong and Shanghai Hank which was sued by the the re-crediting of $200,000 involved
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    TRIPLE MURDER TRIAL
    183 10 Charge Against Moslem At Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 24. The trial of Mohamed Ibrahim bin Haji Mohamed Lebai, charged with the murder of Adamsah, Shaik Mohamed and Mohamed Kassim in Kinta Lane on Feb. 8, was continued at Penang Assizes tociay. The defence was
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    ITALIAN OPERA.
    206 10 Splendid Singing By Signor Reali. Good as wax the offering on the first night of the Italian Grand Opera Company, ii was entirely surpassed last night in the production of Rigoletto," which was received with enthusiasm by a large audience. Magnificent is not too flattering a word with
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    "H.M.S. PINAFORE."
    127 10 S.A.D.C.'s Forthcoming Production. The dates for the production of "H.M.S. Pinafore by the Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee have now been fixed, and the first performance will take place on Thursday, July 4 at y.30 p.m. and thereafter on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fuller particulars will be given later,
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    RIFLE SHOOTING.
    126 10 Malayan Record at Taiping Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 25. A succesful rifle meeting was held at Taiping during Whit3Untide and attracted competitors from Penang and Singapore. The Burma Rifles were strongly represented and accomplished a fine performance winning all the range prizes, the service aggregate
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    HEALTH STATISTICS.
    144 10 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended May 18 gives the total number of deaths as male 174, and female 95. This represents a death rate of 29.16 per mille, per annum, compared with 26.34 in the preceding week and 30.32 in the corresponding week of
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    23 10 A receiving and adjudicating order was made in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday i I afternoon against Said Ali bin Manaur Alltus, Malay actor.
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    TECHNICAL SCHOOLS IN MALAYA.
    801 10 Training Garage Mechanics At Kuala Lumpur. Some interesting comments on the two trade schools in the F.M.S. are made by the Director of Education (Dr. R. O. Winstedt) in his annual report. The Trade School, Kuala Lumpur, trains youths to become general fitters and motor mechanics.
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    TROPICAL CROP DISEASES.
    163 10 The latest number of the Malayan Agricultural Journal contains a record of further progress in the study of local species of Phytophthora. The results prove that several species of Phytophthcra are directly responsible for the diseases of Black Stripe, Patch Canker md Pod Rot in Malaya, while
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    31 10 A public lecture on Social Life in Ancient India will be given by Mrs. E. V. Davies, in the Ceylon Tamils' i Association Hall, 11, Dhoby Ghaut, at I p.m. to-day.
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    HONG KONG AVIATION TRAGEDY.
    588 10 Coroner's Jury Finds Error Of Judgment. A verdict of death by misadventure was on May 17 returned by the Coroner's jury at Hong Kong which sat with Mr. T. S. Whytc-Smith to inquire into the circumstances attending the deaths of three Chinese. They were killed as
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    BANKRUPT'S DILEMMA.
    269 10 Money Offered but Composition Illegal. A remarkable position was revealed in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday afternoon. A debtor's creditors had agreed to a composition, but the court was prevented from giving its approval by a provision of the Bankruptcy Ordinance. This provision was a stipulation, the Assistant Official
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    ISAKO'S CIRCUS.
    45 10 Isako's Circus will open a season in Singapore en the ground next the Traction Co. station next Saturday evening. The chief attraction announced is Anna Duclo, the Queen of Mystery," who, according to report, answers ail questions pat to her with uncanny accuracy.
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    49 10 The band of the S.S. Police will perform the following programme, weather permitting, at Waterloo Street, toiiiurni/, starting at 9 p.m. March, The Gladiator's Farewell (Biankenburg) overture, Russian and Ludmilla (Glinka) selection of Stephen Adams' Songs (Adams) valae, Lustige Bruder (Vollstedt) romance, In the Cloisters (Torraoce) selection, Falka (Chusaigne).
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    OVERSEAS LEAGUE.
    373 10 Governor at Singapore Reception. H.E. the Governor and Lady Clifford were among the guests at a reception held yesterday evening by Mr. G. W. A. Trimmer, president of the Singapore branch of the Overseas League, at Keppel House in celebration of Empire Day. Others present were Sir William
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    EMPIRE DAY.
    76 10 Large Gathering Of Penang Students. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 24. Empire Day was celebrated by the local English schools with the usual demonstrations of loyalty to the throne. Cadets of the Free School, St. Xavier's, the AngloChinese and Hut Ching's school, with a total strength of
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    BRITISH WAR COMRADES.
    73 10 Annual Reunion Dinner At Bangkok. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, May 24. The British Comrades of the War held their annual dinner last evening. A message was read from the King of Siam regretting his inability to be present. The guest of honour was H.R.H. Nagor Svarga
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    WARRANT ISSUED.
    125 10 Official Assignee Looking For A Bankrupt. An application for a warrant against an Indian bankrupt was approved in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday afternoon. The bankrupt was Sinnasamy Nathar, and the Assistant Official Assignee (Mr. T. B. Cocker) said the man had made default in payment of $15 a
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    72 10 The Iron Mask is proving a big success at the Alhambra. No seats are available for this evening. The duration of the m of the picture is not yet announced. Booking is at Moutrie's. Private Issy Murphy," a comedydrama telling of a Jewish boy who fought in an
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    FIFTY PER CENT. PAID.
    67 10 The receiving order against Ambrose William Lewis was rescinded and the adjudication order annulled by Mr. Justice Deane in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday afternoon, a composition having been approved. The Assistant Official Assignee (Mr. T. B. Cocker) said Mr. Lewis was adjudicated in l'J2. r >
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      139 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The residents of Onan Road were exceedingly pleased thai th>- Bingapore Municipality took over that District as faras Joo Chiat R(.ad. and they enjoy the benefits of cheaper gas and water still their desires have not yet l>evn fully accomplished.
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      MOTOR BOAT FEAT.
      157 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The following may be of interact to those keen on BJMNtI motor boating. Incidentally, I would like to know if the times stated below have been bettered by any motor boot. Mr. A. L. Birch, of Johore Bnhru, left
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    "RANK CARELESSNESS."
    346 10 RANK CARELESS NESS." Government Clerk and a TenDollar Note. A Chinese clerk e-v.pl/.yed at the Government Printing- Office, named I'lui; n Yuen Mong, claimed trial before the District Judge (Mr. C. H. C. (lark.) yesterday on a charge of criminal I reach of trust as a public servant in respect
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    AMERICAN ACADEMY.
    88 10 First English Corresponding Members. The National Academy of Science has, for the first time in its history, elected five English corresponding members. namely, Sir James Barrio, Sir Reginald Blomfiekl, Sir Edward Klgar. Sir William Orpen, and Mr. John Galsworthy. The Academy has awarded the James Craig Watson medal
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    BANVARD COMEDY CO.
    88 10 The Banvarcl English Comedy Co. which is not to tc- confused with tlie Musical Comedy Co., of the same name is returning to the Victoria Th> June 1, after a successful tour of the Far East. The plays to be offered The Cuckoo in the Nest," Rookery
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    BATSMEN IN GOOD FORM.
    862 11 Heavy Scoring. SUSSEX'S INNINGS DEFEAT OF LANCASHIRE. Heavy Reorteg It reported in County cricket again. !n th« Yorkahire v.-. Wanrieluhire :n;>ti h two completed innings were net possible, the tattei the high.- total the acason with 58« for sevrn .i. !a and ihlre reply ing arith
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    CLARKE CUP TRIAL.
    69 11 Baropeant. vs. Ri>st Three Days' Match. Tin- .im.iKi! ma'.r'i far the Clarke Cap ni.p'ar. and .Asiatic erkketen will be alayed on Bsturday •.seek. Owing tn prcrioui meeting! ending i: .i dra* the match will be plavi'd i.v«i time days Saturday, Sunday and Monday. To-day the Aaiatici will
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      WALLEY LOSES.
      601 11 1 Disqualified for Fouling Welsh Champion. Cud Walley, of Singapore, lost on a ,Cvi t i i'htnL-as John, the Welsh flyweight Ichajnpioil i.: the main event at I'iemierlaiul ion n,|UII M. He nad a useful lead on point* when, in the tenth round, a punch ...'ul low, and
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      SPORTING FIXTURES.
      366 11 Saturday. May 25 I riefcet Clark,- Cup TriHl. S.K.C.. 2 Cricket I S.C.C. v». Non-Benders, S.C.C. 2nd Div. Kootuall R.A. v». I: \ul> Smdium. Cricket .I.c.S.A. ra. i\S.<\ rukrt \..M.1,.A. vs. Welch Kegt. i.M Race Count tlolf Club, month!.BMdal i stroke i. Sunriiy. May 2H (loir liar.- CoarM
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      WEAK FOOTBALL.
      200 11 Chinese Defeat R.A. At Stadium. The two teams which turned out at the Stadium yesterday to fulfil the first division fixture between the R.A. and the Chinese were poorly representative ot the strengths of the clubs, and the match ended in a victory for the Chinese by 4—o.4
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      HONG KONG TOURISTS.
      141 11 To Meet Malayan Chinese On Sunday. The r-turn match between the Horg K<-!'.g C^hinese tourists and the Malayan Chinese will bo played at the Stadium' on Sunday. The Hong Kong team will aava UM services of their centre-forward whe not aide to play in the trophy match
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      THE DAVIS UP.
      56 11 United Stativs Lead Over Japan. WMhtagtM, May M. In thi Davis Cup tic Ohta, Japan, beat van Ryn, U.S.A., B— 4, 5—7, •>— C, 6—4, 7—6. L.i the doubles Hennescey and van Kyn lira! Oh'a and Abe, 6—;;. C— 4, 6—2. V.'iih the previous singles viclory, the
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    TILDEN IN FORM.
    115 11 Play s in French Hard Courts Championships. Paris, May 24.In the French hard court championship armi-finals Mile. Bouinan, Holland, and Scnoritn <le Alvarez, Spain, unexpectedly beat the holder*. Mrs. Watson and Miss Eileen Bennett. Great Britnin, 6—3, 2—6,2 6, li X They will mcit Mi.;s Heine and
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    GOLF.
    250 11 Mixed Foursomes Competition At Bukit Tim ah The Singapore Golf Club May mixed foursome competition was played yester- day afternoon and resulted in a tic bct- ween Mr. Hickcy and Jfrs. Savape and Mr. .Storr ami Aliss Strickland. Fortynine cards were taken out and the following were rctarned -Jr.
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    ENFORCEMENT OF LAW.
    406 12 Crime in America. MR HOOVER'S BLACK PICTURE |i mi Hoover was the at n in Niv. York on April of the America, and made hi in i public pronouncement since his :...ri address. Choosing as his hi enforcemi m of law, be s:'id irpricing number of bur
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    RECTOR'S GRIM HEIRLOOM.
    372 12 Oliver Cromwell's Head In a Chest. The head of Oliver Cromwell or what puted »■> b* the head of England's Lord Proteotoi it lying in century-old oaken chesl In a secret drawer of a Suffolk rector's study. Its owner is the Rev. Horaci Bkardo Wilkinson, rector of
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    JAPAN AND CHINA.
    30 12 ToUo, May 22. Mr. Vonhisawa, the Japanese Minister to I'hina, will present his credentials to the National Government at Nanking early next month. Nichi Ni in Service.
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    41 12 Th" engagement ia announced between B. Gordon Martin, of the Boys' School, Chefoo, s-coiid s«.n of Mr. an'! Mrs. J. B. Jtarttn, of the China Inland Mission, ami Prances Heather, younger daughter of Mr. •nd M> VY. R, Moore, of Oxford.
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    ORANG-OUTANG'S DEATH.
    176 12 The Swan-Song of Peter Goliath." P*t*r Goliath, the orang-outang who was bought last .war, with his mate and li.ll^' one. for thi- sum of twelve thousanil pengft, has died at the Budapest Zoo. When the Goliath family were brought to Budapest no effort was spared to nuke r'ner.i
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    S.S. APPOINTMENTS.
    125 12 The following appointments are notiticil povernment Gazette:— Mr. K. T. (Tree to act as Commissioner of Lands, S.S. Mr. Ward to act as Second Magistrate, Penang Mr. B. S. Walton to act las Assistant Treasurer, and Collector uf I Land Kuvenue, Rejristrar of Deeds, and to |b" a
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    37 12 An open verdict was returned by the Singapore Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) refrarding the death in mysterious circumstances at Teluk Ayer Markf'. ..n April HO. of Ho Chia Lock, son of a well-known Chinese in Singapore.
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      197 12 i rrr***"** i I am the BRITISH TRUCK I bear a name which stands for absolute reliability all over the world. I was conceived in the brains of the most skilled British Engineers and born in the works of the largest Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers in Europe. I am the very
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      103 12 vl llnllRlCs|lll&KV AM) truly a templing dixl* They're Fresh Food too. Tlwfs their guarantee of Excellence. re v REFRIGERATING Co LTD IHI Hnfcui uu! LSNADBwm A HANCOCK OXY-PETROL FLAME CUTTER BOTH IN CUTTING STEEL PLATES OR BARS AND IN YOUR WAGES BILL. Will cul MB^TpS «A as an of y
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    WOMAN ALONE IN AFRICAN WILDS.
    550 13 Meets Witch Doctor. LADY MILLS ON HER ADVENTURES. Stealing X regarded as a point of by one of the tribes in Portuguese Guinea. A man cannot marry until he has shown himself a good thief. He is Considered .i -uper-lhief if he can steal (ram
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    PRE-WAR POMP.
    296 13 Millionaire's Celebration Dinner. f On-: of the most elaborate dinner." staged 111 [.ondini since the war was to I take place ill mail week, when Mr. Jai-k I Whitney vras to entertain hundreds of gaests at the Piccadilly Hotel. The event :i kfbrate the victory of his horse
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    INVISIBLE BEAM.
    92 13 Komarkablc Protection Against Robbery. Fifteenth century S"Ui und silver ware ".•r;h 000,000, uhi.li is t>eing exhibited in London, is gaarded by an invisible lay. providing mirer protection :ha" the whole of Scotland Yard. Keeently Visc.im 1.a.-iellcs and Princess Mary Slash a private visit to the exhibition. Viscount l.iscelles
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    PIRACY PROBLEM IN CHINA SEAS.
    1311 13 Only Keal Remedy in Land Operations. The sei-.ure of the steamer Anking by 1 liinese p rates at sea on Sept. 26. 1988, ami tho killing and wounding of ceitain of her officers and crew, is no Isolated incident (writes Taffrail .11 Chamhen's Journal 1.
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    A TRICK THAT FAILED.
    203 13 Artful Ruso of a Chinese Cheat. An artful dodge was tried on a cigarette j stall proprietor by a Chinese, who subsequently was found by the police to have a record of eight previous convictions. Asking for a tin of cigarettes, the man walked away with
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    19 13 Tho Hun. Mr. B. W. K'.lcs. Resident Councillor of Malacca, i.-. spending a short t holiday at Praser's Hill.
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    PALMING OFF THE PALM.
    302 13 Man's Gallantry Leads To His Arrest. An amusing incident at the Cafe Royal, regent Street, W., on a Saturday night, was disclosed at Marlborough Street Police Court, when Maurice Bradford, ;'.p-ul twenty-three, accountant, of Montacne Btract, W.C.. was acquitted of a charge of stealing and receiving
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    THE VOLUNTEER FORCE.
    94 13 The followine appointments under the Volunteer Force Ordiiiunce are notified n '.he Cioverninent Gazette Mr. N. D. llndie to be a member of the Advisory Committee for I'enanif, vice Mr. 1. S. W. Arthur, restgnad I.ieuc. (Acting CapL) I. Cowan, s s.V.F. transferred to the -v" of
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    22 13 Mrs. I. M. Still and daughter returned ci Malaya ly the P. ard O. steamer tajputana and are now residing in Johore.
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    £100,000 " TOTE " ORDER PLACED.
    463 13 £100,000 TOTE ORDER PLACED. Fool-Proof Claim. FIRST MACHINE AT HURST PARK. The Racecourse Betting Control Board have accepted the tcndtr of Metal (irahani Amplion. Ltd., mamil'acUii i of telephones and load speakt rs, for ;i number of totalisaton 10 ba installed on English racecourses. The tender, which is for two
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    418 13 S, ANDREWS ATHEDRAI.. Trin'tv Runlay, May 26. 7 1.111., Boly 0 Choral; Holy romn sad S Unoal Corporate < ml. 1 The t'utechisiv. 1. p.m., 1 ('aural I Fven»M ami Sermon H< ly 1 Wed. m.l Friday at 9 un., Tue». Tl 111 nd S;iturJay at J a.m.
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    BOY SCOUTS' ORDERS.
    22 13 Orders for we«k ending Sunday, May 26. 1929 Saturday, May 25. Practice Kind's Birthday Parade, Raffles Institution. 3.30 p.m.
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    40 13 It is understood that M. ffwlrtay. Hie French Consul in Sincraooi", who is leaving to-morrow by the Rotterdam Lloyd liner Patria for home, wil! not be returniag to Singapore. After hi-, departure th» Comte B. de Scey M> French Consul.
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      172 13 ii j^j I GRAMOPHONE SCIENCE GRAMOPHONE GUESS-WORK I The new HIS MASTERS VOICE inI fcLa j |*s > strument lifts reproduction above every !l fateCMlii jx < preconceived notion of gramophone music. JE 'Uz&VitoLW "T By its own KXCLUSIVK PRINCIPLES gxy*sQJSj£^S»W A it's brines out every note of VOICE or
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      54 13 P<*ATXSM GOUT ft BROTHERS, LIMITED SINGAPORE I OPEN TODAY ROYAL J| BREAD The only machine made Bread in SINGAPORE. It is wholesome and clean. Obtainable at ROYAI. BAKERY, 590, Scranjtoon Road. Telephone No. 3550. ORCHARD ROAD MARKKT. BAST COAST ROAD MARKET, TELIK AVER MARKET and CHIN IIIN;. CO., f*9.' Beach
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      855 14 NOTICE NOTICK is hereby given that THB ARIS\KA CANVAS HAG MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LIMITED of No. 176, Middle Koa.i. SiaajaporaL is the sole proprietor of an or other sinner produce comprised in the LETTKHS PATEN! \.>. oil dated at SingaTHE GRANT Oi I PRIVILEGES No. 218 FEDERAL Kuala 1 umpur September
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      803 14 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE The Municipal Commissioners hereby (five r.otice that the following schedule of revised rates of chance for supply of electrical energy per 8.0. T. Unit by meter will be effective from nn'd including May, 1929, :.c-.ount consumptions A. LIGHTING AND FANS. Per Unit. 1. For consumption from 1-1,000
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      577 14 The Secret of Beautyj<|J| For fifty years people everywhere have found Cuticura Soap and Ointment unrivalled for cleansing, purifying and stimulating the normal action of the pores so necessary to a clear, healthy complexion, the first essential of beauty. Cuticura Talcum will be found a dainty accessory to the toilet
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      250 14 "Man and Lion" Cement Best Portland I'Sff ZP*?, I*! Rapid Hardening Supplied against the Singapore Municipal contract fop several years. Used by leading European contractors throughout Malaya. Prices Low. Copies of OfTWinl •esti sent on request to Sole Agents:ADAMSON. GILFILI.AN CO., LTD. Singapore, Penang, Malacca. K«a!a Lumpur, and Ipoh. teaßi^P^HFs^^a^^^*
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      140 14 DELICIOUS AND COOLING. YOU NEED IT TO DEFY THE TROPICAL HEAT. HI The world's finest gfcavhaf instrument. "VALET" A u.l-o^S'tJ*o- p Safety Razor S«ls from $1.20. Of all dealers. SL aHa Efc^&aan^ Bn^ HDffl^ BE, SHIRTS AND; PYIAMAS MADE OF TOBRADCO See "TOBRALCO" stamped on erery yard. NOTHING ELSE GENUINE.
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      976 14 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF BTMCAPOME TOWN AND COtTTTBT PROPERTIES. At Messrs. Cbeong Kooa Seng C'o.'s saleroom. No. SO, Chulia Street, on Wednesday. M»y 2». at 2. .10 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freeheld land situate at newer K.iu.l off Upper Beramroon Ko»d. Singapore, areas L'.i.m square feat, 20.772 square feel and
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      3500 15 f~m i. »J.i i.i ii »».i i ii i i i Assets over $9,500,000 S.C. Assurance In force over $35,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. I Incorporated in Straits Settlements) ■BAD OFFICE: Winchester Houbc. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 27, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company Jias £20,000 deposited with the
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      139 15 RALLANTINES WHISKY *<n "O y m Pure Matured Scotch Whisky i 10 years old. ROBINSON °CO., LTD., SINfiAPOKE AND K. LUMPUS. GUPRINOL is a Wonderful Preservative For WOODS ROPES SAILS TARPAULINS FISHING NETS Against DRY ROT FUNGI WHITE ANTS PILE-WORMS BORING BEETLES, etc. We recommend you to give "Cuprinol" a
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      347 15 We stock several kinds of MANICURE SETS AND TOOLS from the cheapest to the finest quality. A very lar^e select i;m to choose from. HIGH STREET GENERAL STORE, LTD. 51/52, HKill STKKI'M. TO LET OFFICES, GODOWNS, ETC. Offices in The A trade. 15, 17, 19 and 21, AlkalT (ju;i\. 54
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      189 16 SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS Level No. II $225 Level No. HI $335 Level No. IV $135 Level No. V $145 Theodolite No. I $700 Prices include Tripod Stand and Case IninudiuU' ddivo.'y from S(/i.i. AGENTS M. Wiseman Co., (Eastern) Lid. (lucurpbratcd Ik *n»land) 41/1. ROBINSON ROAD. SINGAPORE. liy Speciai Appointment to H.M.
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      167 16 COAL TAR FOR ALL PURPOSES QUALITIES COMMERCIAL CRUDE and DISTILLED. ENQUIRIES SOLICITED. LEE KIM SOO 40, HIGH STKEET. ***** T. K. K/S WELL BASE BALLOON TYKES. :s<) x &25, 522. Tubes, $3.50. :!l x 5.25, $22. Tubes, $3.50. ai x 4.95, $20. Tubes, $3.00. TENG SENG GUAN G34, NORTH MUDGB
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      1844 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. PREPAYABLE CHARGES for WANTS, For Sale, To Let. ate. In ordinary close aat type (average «tx word, to Una) an Par line One inaertion 28 cent., two laa. 46 cent., three in.. 64 cant., four ma. 82 cents, five In.. $1.00, six ma. $1.18, ten ins. $1.40 twelve
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      322 16 WATCH YOUR WEIGHT YOUR HEALTH METER DAILY SHOULD BE THE ALEXANDRA AUTOMATIC SCALE ANECESSSTY IN EVERY HOME SIZE 10 in. by 9 in. by 8 in. WEIGHT 24 lb. HUCB $20 KACH Used in Polo. Golf. Tennis, Cricket. Hockey. Swimmin.i"-, Dressing Rooms and Gymnasiums. Hospitals, Nursing Homes, etc. Invaluable in
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      256 16 ZEISS BLNOCULARS Opera Glasses and Pocket Telescopes. MINIMUM PRICES. Write or call for illustrated ML MOTION SMITH 14. BAITERT KOAI), SINUAi'OBB. JUST RECEIVED Latest Questions in Enjfineerin;j Knowledge BOARD OF TRADE ORALS and Marine Engineering Knowledge Steam Oil By W. C*. HACGinOM, M.l.Mech.E. Knlargcd Kdition Price $18.00. I'OSTAGE EXTRA. l'lcnsi
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