The Straits Times, 14 March 1931

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      227 1 SINGAPORE: 78. CKCIL ST< ('PHONE 6101), 6.13 TONIGHT 9.15 j "DISRAELI" j J i The finest picture ever made. Phone 5261-5262. SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK FROM THE FERTILE VALLEYS OF THE FAMOUS SWISS ALPS. Sledge Brand Sweetened Kj&SMV! II S S |4ffl Condensed Milk is prepared <c|jisE/) m an< guaranteed by
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      148 1 I u«P U R I 2 v. J A*M*,. .p« O^ 3MBT I The Leading Scotch Whiskies -niijn gj fi§ SPECIAL SCOTCH whisky Uiutaat'M' [fiSci "The Whiskies you ash QsW for again 1 ROBERT McNISH CO. LTD, GLASCOW LONDON I The Independent Homk of over 70 ytan standing Aeents- ROBINSON
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      13 1 6.15 TONIGHT 9.13 j "DISRAELI" The finest picture j ever made. Phone 5261-5262.
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      493 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. VNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. SOUDAN 6,500 Mar. U RAJI'UTANA 16,644 Mar. 21
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      687 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA). TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail SUWA MARU 10,700 Mar. 2« 27 SFUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Apr. 9 10 HAKOZAKI MARU 10,500 Apr. 22 tt TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 May 6 7 HAKUSAN MARU 10,100 May 20 21 HARUNA MARU
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      430 2 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated In Australia) FOR PRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Recnlar monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7365 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, cabins
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      608 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark) Telephone 5323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE To GENOA. LONDON. ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Leave Spore. Penang. M.s. JUTLANDIA Mar. 18 Mar. 20 m.s. ALSIA Mar. 25 Mar. 27 m.s. FIONIA Apr. 22 Apr. 24 m.s. SELANDIA Apr. 25 m.s. LALANDIA Apr. 29
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      607 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO, UNITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN GENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG.
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      581 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE for Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Sichon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpen and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA Mar. 16 4ar. 18 PRACHATIPOK Mar. 23 Mar. 2". SUDDHADIB Mar. 3D Apr. 1 The steamers are fitted throughout
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      421 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE Sailings for United States and Canada Points from Hong Kong. Ssn FrancUco and Las Angeles. S.S. GOLDEN RIVER sails from Hong KMsg Mar. 28 San Francisco, SoMlle, Vancouver and
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      524 3 DOLLAJI tTKAMODP USE dbtd AJsIBUCAN MAIL UNB ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE SLXGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA, MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penang PRES. VAN BUREN Mar. 16 Mar. 19 Mar. 21 PRES. GARFTELD Mar. 30 Apr. 2 Apr. 4 IRES. POLK Apr. 13
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      671 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) -ELLERMAN- LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan Due Spore s.s. CITY OF ATHENS Mar. 24 s.s. CITY OF SHANGHAI Apr. 27 HOMEWARDS CITY OF GUILDFORD for L'don, Rotterdam
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      309 3 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England) Capital Authorised 0,000,000 Capital Subscribed 1,800,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1,646,605 Capital paid up 1,060,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq. Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, £sq, J. O. Robinson, Esq., \V. H. Shelford, Esq., Sir Thomas
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      529 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Netherlands Trading Society. (Established at Amsterdam 1824) PAID UP CAPITAL Fl. 80,030,000 (about £6,669,000) STATUTORY RESERVE FUND Fl. 40,016,000 (about £3,335,000) HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND 'S-GRAVENHAGE HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES Bandoeng Weltevreden Rangoon Bandjermaain Kota-Radja Semarang* Bombay (Acheen)
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      610 3 NEDERLANSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK, N.V. Established 186& at Amsterdam Authorised Capital Glds. 100,000,000 (about £8,500,000) Paid up Capital Glds. 65,000,000 (about £4,600,000 Reserre* Gld*. 28,187,707 (about £2,350,000 HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUE, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES BATAVIA Head Office for Dutch East Indies. SHANGHAI Head Office for China and Japan.
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      768 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There are approximately seven words to a line und there is a flat rate charge of 25 cents ;-cr line rer insertion, with A mlnimoai cf one dollar ncr insertion. Advertisements will be nccptcd up to 10 u.ni. en the d:iy of issue. A fee of 25 cents
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      913 4 BOARD— RESIDENCE EURASIAN LADY, opening home for girls. Terms moderate. Apply box 221, Straits Times. WHITE HEATHER, 358, River Valley Rd. Attractive ktid beautifully furnished service bungalow, now vacant. Tel. 4523. Rooms, to let, No. 7. St. Thomas Walk. GooJ cuUinc, torms moderate, tennis, garages, all conveniences. Apply within. I).
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      495 4 HOUSES, FLATS WANTED j WANTED, small unfurnished bungalow in Tan>rKn or Nasjini district. Rent nol over tp| ly 2i'., Straits Times. WANTED, Smnll Bungalow at Katong. I Furnished or unfurnished. Two or three bedroom.;. Verandah, garage, tennis court an advantage. Ilox No. 1 TO. Straits Times. HOUSES WANTED. Wanted by
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      506 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET\ l TO LET, two storied .-rodown. Rond and liiver frontage. Area 10,000 »Q. fu Apply 421, Straits Times. TO LET, OFFICES ot 4, Prince Street, top floor aid No. 22. Raffle* Place. Apply Kob Chew Kee, 12P, Killiney Road. TO LET, godown Ko. 47, Upper Hokim
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      795 4 FOR SALE FOR SALE. SIAMESE KITTENS, two pure !)'cd litters. Mrs. Gogh, Semenyih, Sclangor. KURNITURE FOR SALE, with Schiller niano. C, St. Nicolas flats. River Valley KOJLiI. CHEAP FURNITURE (suitable for small flat), aiso Citroen 4 scater. Seen iinv day from 10.30 to 6.30. 18, Meyer Mansion. FOR SALE, household
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      518 4 THE GOLDSMITH'S COMPANY, OF REGENT STREET, LONDON. Exceptional Slump Opportunity. Price. Are offering at 50% reduction to quit stock for 10 days only. Diamond Rings, Diamond and Platinum Wristlet Watches of all description. Pearls, Opal Jade, Amber and Crystal Necklets, Brooches. Earrinps. Bracelets. To be seen at ROOM 21, ADELPHI
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      441 5 nu jl H/1-/O Raffles Hotel TONIGHT Special Dinner and Dance MONIA LITTER'S RAFFLES ORCHESTRA. Easily the best Dance Band in Malaya. GRILL ROOM SPECIAL DISH TONIGHT ROAST SUCKING PIG AND APPLE SAUCE BRAISED CELERY. ROAST POTATOES. $1.75. NOTICE. PATRONS ARE KINDLY REQUESTED TO MAKE THEIR RESERVATIONS EARLY FOR DINNER AND
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      727 5 AUCTION NOTICES STATE OF JOHORE IN THE SUPREME COURT AT BATU PAHAT. Land Application No. 5 of 1930. THE BATU PAHAT BANK LIMITED of Hatu Pahat, Chargers, and LIM AH PENG of CHOP KANG KEE of Senggarang, Chargor. AUCTION SALE of all that piece of land situated at Jalan Abubakar
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      20 5 ERIKSEN'S PRECISION MACHINE TOOLS AND Woodworking Machinery. Stocks Held by rENTRA_ SINGAPORE IPOH KUALA LTjMPUR. Tel. No. 5471 (4 lines.)
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      288 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle, i ?2 [3 B IpSJS I IS p [8 P539 |"o 1 In M i£&_ :jg>^ _v_S g__ 25 Vo 27 ZS 2^ 3o m $M MM *p L §ILil_ !L Hi" ■■£.'->■•. IIIvmIII I mm I I I (CLUES.) ACROSS. 19- Walking-stick 21. Dpi- 1 >.■.
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      290 6 G. 13 TONIGHT ©.15 FRED SCOTT HELEN TWELVETREES in Pathe's Magnificent all-SINGING, TALKING, DANCING Dramatic Festival. THE GRAND PARADE MONDAY Charles Farrell in THE PRINCESS AND THE PLUMBER PHONE: W-2 tf~fe East ast 5709. XX. %*J M. "<"<> Kaioao. THEATKK. 6.15 ~U 9.15 TONIGHT ..mmencinp TOMORROW. The Last Night to
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    A MOST INTRICATE BANKRUPTCY.
    1279 6 Borrowed Money. Sequel to Big Business Failure. The Bankruptcy Court resumed its Fitting yesterday, before Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell, when Ng Ank Guan was l>ublicly examined under section 31 of the Bankruptcy Ordinance. Mr. Taylor, Deputy Official Assignee, ■who conducted the examination, in a short
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    PENANG THEFT CASE FAILS.
    527 6 European Acquitted And Discharged. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 13. George Carter, a European prison warder who recently returned from home leave, was acquitted and discharged by Mr. McFall, the additional district judge, today, in the case in which he was accused of the theft
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    197 6 Leathernecking," a Radio comedy production, opens tomorrow at the Capitol. Scenes of the recent earthquake disaster in Zealand will also be screened. The Hollywood Revue," returns to the Alhambra tomorrow night for a second run. There was a big attendance at the New World last night, when various
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    LEPER ASYLUM AT MALACCA.
    809 6 Petition of Protest Presented. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Mar. 12. H. E. the Officer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. John Scott), received a deputation from the Straits Settlements Association, Malacca Branch, consisting of Mr. Munroc, Mr. A. Mackenzie and Mr. Tan Soo Hock, when
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    EARTHQUAKE RELIEF.
    118 6 The hon. secretary of the New Zealand Earthquake Relief Fund writes that by error Mr. G. R. H. Webb was stated to have given the sum of $312.46. The amount was made up of the following donations: British Assn. of Cochin China £10 $86.00 Piastres Mr. Ross, Hong
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    THE RIGHT OF APPEAL.
    498 6 Long Awaited Bill. POWERS OF PROPOSED MEASURE. The long awaited Bill for the establishment of a Court of Criminal Appeal for the Straits Settlements will shortly be introduced into the Legislative Council. It is proposed that the Court should consist of the Chief Justice and the
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    THIEF IN A CHURCH
    78 6 Sacrilege Committed at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 13. A thief entered the Roman Catholic Church at Brickfields last nig-ht, forced open the tabernacle on the altar, and stole the lunula, a gold-and-silver vessel used for the elevation of the Host. The
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    NEW PRINCESS.
    69 6 Naming Ceremony in Tokio Palace. Tokio, Mar. 13. In accordance with ancient court rites, the naming ceremony of the new-born imperial child was carried out in the palace this morning. The infant Piincess is named Atsuko Yorinorniya, which can be roughly translated Princess of Honesty and Obedience." Reuter.
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    THE KING AND LINDRUM
    47 6 Exhibition Game Given At The Palace. London, Feb. 10. Walter Lindrum gave an exhibition of billiards before the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace and particularly amused Their Majesties with a masse shot. The King presented Lindrum with a pair of gold cuff-links.
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    COMMERCE CONVENTION
    33 6 Ratification Received From Holland. Geneva, Mar. 12. The Netherlands' ratification of the commercial convention of March, 1930, has been sent to the League of Nations. Twelve States have now ratified. Reuter.
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    KING ALFONSO
    18 6 Madrid, Mar. 12. King Alfonso will leave for London byway of Paris tomorrow evening. Reuter Wirele&s.
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      112 7 TODAY Matinee at 3 p.m. CHILDREN HALF PRICE. Evening 6.15 9.13 GRETA GARBO IN ROMANCE Gus Edwarde's All Colour Revuette "THE KIDDIES REVUE" A METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PROGRAMME. TOMORROW SUNDAY Opening at the Matinee I P.M. CHILDREN HALF PRICE. Evening at 6.13 9.13 FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY BROUGHT BACK IN RESPONSE TO
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      145 7 Last Two Performances 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 Today is positively your last opportunity to see this magnificent film remember it will not be shown at any other Theatre in Singapore But be wise Book! WARNER VTilfi F TOMORROW (Sunday) COMMENCING AT THE MATINEE 3.15 6.15 915 A Special feature of this
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      235 7 j i j' vii itifiSi^f^^i G H ■HPEaa 5 rM s VitalMWii H MATINEES.— SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 3.15. fl Today is positively the last m chance for you to see LJ J Paramount on Parade L Including the World's Favourite LJ MAURICE CHEVALIER. fl Starting Sunday for Two Days U
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      82 8 For PRESENTS: Beautiful RINGS, BROOCHES, CLIP IJROOCHES, etc. Very fine settings with diamonds, and precious stones. Very Attractive Prices. Gold and Silver Cigarette and Cigar Cases and Hoxes. Big varieties in stock. Silver ware, Enamel and Lacquer ware, Tea Sets, Cocktail Sets, Spoons, etc., etc. WATCHES More than 1,000 different
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      186 8 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■MHMHBIBIsWHMHHaHHH NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Trad; Mark asalttal above is the exclusive property of the Green Island Cement Company Limited of Men.: Koas an<l that the same is used in respect of their British Colonial C— sat manufactured :iml or sold by the said Company through their
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      186 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report. I Bright Wind. Station. Temperature Rain- Sun- Relative Direc- Speed Weather. Max. Mm. fail, shine. Humidity. tion. F. F. ins. hours. m.p.h. Alor Star .96 68 Nil 10.7 II NE 2 Fine Kota Bahru .89 66 Nil 11.3 85 SW 2 Fine X Trengpanu
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    SHIPPING SHARES.
    219 8 SHIPPING NOTES. Fall in Dividends of British Companies. A a'.,'e published in the Special Annual i:, lit oi ruirplay gives the value on in'., ttl last of shares und debentures I ng lir.ti^h liner and cargo ship itad on the London StocK ■■■■.100,01)0, against a nomnuuc of i'l
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    MONTREAL HARBOUR.
    220 8 £700,000 Winter Construction Programme. Th« proffranuM of porl improvements in tn- curled cot in Montreal during tne winter months has been much enlarged -in!' uf the Harbour Gommis- ten i with the erection of in a wharves at Windmill Point. The new work in the upper section of
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    NOTICE TO MARINERS.
    70 8 Water Shortage in Lumut No Refill for Vessels. Owing to scarcity of water in Lumut, it will not be possible to supply any vessel using the Lumut Jetty with water from the town water supply, states a report from the Assistant Engineer of the Dimlings. The report
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    EXCHANGES.
    73 8 Rugby, Mar. 13. (m exchanges are Amsterdam 18.18, Bombay Is. 5 13-16 d., Be n 20.40^, Brussels 34.5.-';, Rui barest SIT. Rio i 1 82, P.uenos Aires 39 1 16, Copenhagen 18.16H, Geneva 2.Si4'-. Hclsingfors l i«>r-ur Kong II 7 I i.-bon 105.25, Madrid 4555, Milan ic.:2 Monte Video
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    S.V.C. TRAINING
    73 8 Programme of drills up to and for week 'lar. 15 v. M:ir. 14. 2.30 p.m., Farrer Range, "I)" (Eurasian) Co., Table "B" 2.30 p.m.. Bukit Tlraah Range, "F" (Malay) Co., Table "B" 3 i). m.. Siflnp Camp, l!nd Bn. Officers nd N.C.Os. Mur. 15, 8 a.m., Farrer Ranie.
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      TYRES BUILT FOR SPEED
      163 8 Terrific Strains at 250 Miles Per Hour. Sensational speed achievements such as those of Sir Malcolm Campbell, and th^ late Sir Henry Segiave, have their very real usej from the tyre manufacturer's point of view. The terrific strains and stresses imposed on tyres revolving at perhaps
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      CHURCH SERVICES.
      640 8 ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. -1th Sunday in Lent, March 15, 7 a.m.. Holy Conm. TJM a.m., Matins > a.m., Holy Coma. (Choral > and Address; U.15 a.m., Holy Comn. 10 a.m., Sunday School at St. Andrew's School 5.:iO p.m., Evcnson.; (Choral I and Sermon; Holy Comn. o:i Mun., Wed.
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      260 8 EXCHANGE. Singapore, Mar. 14. On London, Bank 4 m/i 2 3 27/32 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 3 m. credit 2/4 3/32 On New York, demand 66 1/16 Private 90 d/s 67H On France, Bank T.T. 1430 On India, Bank T.T. 154H On Ilunjr.Konjr, Bank T.T. 54% p.c. dis. On Shanghai,
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      STOCKS AND SHARES
      17 8 Issued by Fraaer and Co. Exchange and Stock Broken. Singapore, Mar. 14, 10 a.m
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      MINING,
      454 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Seller*. B/-5/- Pangnga River 3/10% 4/6 1 1 Penawat 0.60 8.« 5 -5/- I'enirkalen Ordi. 11/- 12/1 1 Petuling 4.05 4.15 £1 £1 Puchong 13/6 14/6 £1 tl Pungah 13/3 14/3 1 1 Putch 0.45 0.50 1 1 Rahman Hyi 0.60 0.70 1 1 Rajah
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      GENERAL.
      265 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ords. 1.90 2.15 2 2 Alex. Brick Pref». 2.12 Vi 2.22 4 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 4.1.6 4.6.6 1 1 Central Engine 0.36 ".40 norn, 100 50 Chinese Com. Bank 70.00 75.00 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref.
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      DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
      126 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.e. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 108 106 ci. Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1930 $1,878,000 par. B% prem. Singapore Municipal 4ft p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 06 par Singapore Municipal 4ft p.c of 1909 red 1956 $1,000,000 96 par
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      459 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. N.B. The four columns in the left half of the table give the temperature extreme* and rainfall for the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. today and yesterday's sunshine. The four columns on the right give actual conditions at 9
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      SINGAPORE MARKETS.
      463 8 Official List of Approximate Prices. The folowing are the prices, cents per catty where not otherwise stated, mvatting at the Singapore market on Mar. 13, as furnished by the Food and Market Inspector Meat. Beef steak (round) 50 per catty, beef stew or curry 46, pork, lean 56,
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      MAILS FOR EUROPE.
      41 8 H> Spore London Left And. General Metitnger Jan. 29 Feb. 23 Patria Jan. 30 Feb. 21 Comorin Feb. 6 Feb. 28 Johan de Witt Feb. 6 Mar. 2 Sibajak Feb. 13 Mar. 6 Ethiopia Feb. 12 Mar. 7
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      Vessels Arrived.
      135 8 ANTUNG, Brit., 2,107 tons, from Hong Koni; 14-3, for Hoihow 16-3. BENALDER, Brit., 3,047 tons, from Haiphong 14-3, for Dunkirk 14-3. CENTAUR, Brit., 1,800 tons, from Fremantle 16-3, for Fremantle 22-It. FLEVO, Brit., 123 tons, from Singkep 14-3, for Rhio 16-3. G. G. MERLIN, French, 954 tons, from
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      PASSENGERS.
      138 8 The following passengers are proceeding home by the Khiva, which sailed from Singapore at 4 p.m. yesterday for I'c-nanp, Colombo and Europe Mr. P. G. Bradford, Mr. and Mrs. R. O'Neill, Mr. nnd Mrs. H. Hitchcock, Mr. and Mrs. G. Grant, Mrs. H. P. Dempster, Mr. and Mrs. R.
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    ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK.
    229 8 Saturday, March 14. 11. \V. US a.m., 7 ft. 3 in., 9.5 p.m., 6 ft. 8 in. Dinner hy Chinese Community at Garden Club in honour of Mr. Wee Bwee Teow being alerted M.L.C., 'At p.m. Sunday. March 15. 11. W. 7.19 a.m., 7 ft. 3
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    12 8 Sporting events will be found under separate headings on the sports page.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    120 8 Today South-East Borneo Belawan 3 p.m. Ceylon, Southern and Western India i Sumatra Maru) 3 p.m. Upper Burma, North and Hast India (Shiiala) 4 p.m. Rhio, Billiton, Java, Boath-Weet Sumatra, South-Kast Bornee, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Dilly (V»lentyn! 4 p.m. Tandjcng Balei and Laboean Bilik (Jarak) 4
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    134 8 Saturday, M.-ir. 14. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. Entrance Kast Wharf Aatang 20 1 Main Wharf Sclaaror IS 3 Tsaraina 11 :t Hawaii Maru 1) :t IM 7 1 Empire Dock Altona SI S Sumatra Maru .;.'> Bilverwalnut 37 3 Heneleuch M 4 Kinta
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      21 9 House-Hunters should study the small advertisements on Pag* Foar of today** STRAITS TIMES —your new home may be advertised thmrm I
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    295 9 Rubber Statistics From U.S.A. FEBRUARY CONSUMPTION INCREASED. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Saturday, 10 a.m. Today's Trices Rabkcr, 12^ c:»t w ">• Tin, 200 ton-; at V&I.7S per picul. Yesterday's Prices Ratter, London. .1 I.VIGd.. down l-16d New Y;>rk. 7 J t cts.. down cL Mar!;i l
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    COPRA MARKETS.
    107 9 Tin- lava Bnmatra rTaadelmaaUcKspplJ report, dated Mar. 12 stnti-s TJM market hai I. en very firm during the ■reck but today Load an pries* arc lower and 1". thsi 'Irop of 1» cents. Snppl! coming forward more freely and in Java, where inpaliM last year were only luffleienl
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    TIN RETURNS.
    17 9 Talan Mine*. 117*3 piculs. w iKinta Valloy). -162 pk-uW. rin Ktang. 392 piculs, 64,900 hour.
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      1440 9 A Cure for Unemployment? SIR J. STAMP REPLIES TO MR. KEYNES. Mr. J. M. Kcynes, in a recent broadcast talk on the problem of unemployment, urged the need for a bold policy of spending as a cure. Probably twelve million industrial workers stood idle in the
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      63 9 12 o'clock noon, Mar. II Tone of Market Quiet and dull. Late.it Cable London Spot Sheet 3 15-16 d. per Ib. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 7% per lb. t.S.S. equal to London Standard Standard R.S.S. on Tender Spot Msrch April May April-June July-Sept.
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      SUNGEI RAMAL
      329 9 The net profit for the year of Sungei Ramal Syndicate Ltd., after providing f»r depreciation and manager's commission, is $33,755, to which falls to be added $26,397 brought forward from the previous year, making a sum of $60,152 availnbl", which the directors recommend be dealt with M follows
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      RUBBER REPORT.
      162 9 The figures in brackets give the outputs i'or the corresponding period of last year Ayer Mc-lek.- 11,717 lb. Anglo-Sumatra. 45,953 lb. Asnhan.— 6s,ooo lb. Bukit Jelotong.— 9,ol4 lb. Bang Nara. 17.0 r >4 lb. (17,208 lb.). Bah Lia5.— 103,939 lb. Bila. (Sumatra).— f>B,676 lb. Brunei United.— 3s,loo Ib.
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      TAPAH RUBBER ESTATES.
      302 9 The directors' report and statement of accounts of the Tapah Rubber Estates, Ltd., fcr the year ended Doc. 31, to be prcs«nted at the- annual general meeting of shareholdtrn, to be held at the French Bank Buildings. Singapore, on Thursday, Mar. 19 at 12 noon, states The
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      RAFFLES LIBRARY.
      238 9 The undcrnotcd non-fiction works will be ready for issue on Saturday, at 9 a.m. The World our Neighbour, 1931, (Politics), (Vernon Bartlctt I Animals in the Wild and in Captivity, 1930, illus., (E. G. Boulingcr) Doctor Barnardo— Physician, Pioneer, Prophet, 1930, illus., (J. W. Bready) Chats on old
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      RUBBER MARKET.
      143 9 Lewis and Peat's rubber report, dated Mar. 13, states The news that the committees di»cu*fting restriction had adjourned for a fortnieht had a disheartening effect on the market, nnd a wave of selling ensued. On Tuesday a report was received from Amsterdam thnt the committees had agreed upon
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      NEW SERENDAH RUBBER.
      153 9 The directors of the New Serendah Rubber Co., Ltd. report that the year's working, after providing for depreciation, results in a net less of $5,002, which sum, deducted from the amount standing to the credit of profit and loss account, leaves a balance of $22,19.1 which the
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      RUBBER IN 1939.
      401 9 Native Producer The Worst Problem. Messrs. Lewis and Peat, .n their review of 1930, static that the year 1930 will be looked back upon as disastrous for practically all commodities, including rubber, which has been one of the chief sufferers. There has been heavy over-production and greatly
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      BUKIT KEPONG RUBBER
      477 9 The net profit for the year of Bukii Kcpong Rubber Estates Ltd. amounts to $8,443. to which has to be added 13,33' brought forward from the previous year, making a total sum available of $11,781 which the directors recommend be dealt with as follows Payment of dividend
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      RUBBER ESTIMATES
      165 9 In their rubber market review Messrs. Charle- Hope and Son estimate total world shipments of the commodity durinj< 1931 at 704,500 tons, or nearly 15 per cent, less than in 1930, when actual shipments were 821.800 tons. Of the estimated 1931 total 462,000 tons is expected to come
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    HOME FINANCIAL MATTERS.
    984 9 No National Loan For Relief Works. PROFITS FROM THE BIG STORES. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 12. The recent lack of confld rice in the stock markets was accentuated by growing uneasiness as to the stall- of public finances, the City being deeply impi .y the
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1931. CLEAN MILK.
    1025 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1931. CLEAN MILK. Residents of Kuala Lumpur will be well cdvised to take their Health Officer, Dr. W. J. Viewers, seriously in his onslaught on the fresh miik tmde in their town. His is not a solitary and a centric voice crying in
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    NEED FOR MASCULINE RENAISSANCE.
    1092 10 Males Desirable and Undesirable. (By Anthony M. Ludovici. author of Personal Reminiscences of Auguste Rodin.") There could be no greater mistake than to suppose that the success of the Allied arms in the late European War, or, indeed, that the military achievement of the belligerent nations
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    332 10 Mr. W. E. Lewis, M.C.S., has been granted Home leave. The Rev. Fr. George Byrne, D.Ph., has been appointed a member of the Board of Education, Hong Kong, for a further period of two years. Mr. W. C. Taylor, M.C.S., has been appointed to act as Official
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    752 10 A DASHING DYAK. Timto change, with a vengeance says the Sarawak Gazett", in reporting the case of a Dyak girl named Banun who came before the magistrates en a charge of driving a motor-car without a Ueeacc, It seems that Miss Banun, feeling the need of
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      78 11 I TODAY'S FEATURES. Psge Need For a Masculine Renaissance. By Anthony M. Ludovici 10 Murder Trial at Assizes 12 Dr. Lim Eng Hae's Address 1 at the Rotary Club 18 Bankruptcy Court 6 Right of Appeal 6 Letters to the Editor 17 Swimming Club At Home 13 i H.M.S. Kent
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    GOVERNMENT AGAIN JUST ESCAPES DEFEAT. LABOUR'S MAJORITY FALLS TO FIVE.
    158 11 GOVERNMENT AGAIN JUST ESCAPES DEFEAT. LABOUR'S MAJORITY FALLS TO FIVE. A Left Wing Revolt. TWENTY LIBERALS SAVE THE GOVERNMENT. London, Mar. 13. The Government majority fUl to five in the House of Commons this afternoon, when the members of the Left Wing: of the Labour Party combined with the Conservatives
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    THE "CHAIR" FOR RACKETEERS.
    340 11 Drastic Proposal In United States. SUBTLER METHODS. New York Drive Against Corruption. New York, Mar. 13. The prevalence and violence of modern mild— l Inn the United States has HMMed a reaction in favour of capital punishment in states like Michigan and Kansas, which originally took
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    ARGENTINE TRADE.
    343 11 British Exhibition Begins Today. Buenos Aires, Mar. 13. The Prince of Wales and Prince George, flying in separate planes, returned here tod iy from the seaside resort of Mar del Plata, where they have been spending a few days' holiday in readiness for the opening of the British
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    CHINA'S NEW RAILWAY
    75 11 t Seventy Miles Long Line To Cost $13,500,0000. Shanghai. Mar. 13. The Railway Ministry has decided upon the immediate contraction of the Fatshan and ChungshanKsicn railway about 70 miles in length jit a total cost of $13,600,000. Half the cost will be borne out of the remitted
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    NEW MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS.
    496 11 Barony for Mr. Henry Snell. London, Mar. 13. The King has approved the appointment of Lord Ponsonby as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, in succession to Major C. R. Attlee who has been appointed Postmaster-General. Mr. Henry Snell, C.B.E., temporary Chairman of Committees in the House
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    MR. V. HARTSHORN.
    232 11 Death of the Lord Privy Seal. London, Mar. 13. The Rt. Hon. Vernon Hartshorn, the Lord Privy Seal, died suddenly fai his homo Macsteg in South Wales today. Ha m in the House of Commons last nijrht. As I.oH Privy Seal Mr. Hartshorn was with the task
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    PLAGUE IN RUSSIA.
    41 11 Turkey Prohibits Traffic Across The Frontier. Constantinople, Mar. 13. Owing to an outbreak of plague in the neicfaboarlM -x\ of Karabaph, near the Soviet frontier, the Turkish Government has piohibited traffic across the frontier from Russia. Router Wireless.
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    ARMED PIRATES TAKE CHARGE.
    210 11 Stranded Ship Abandoned. JAPANESE DESTROYER TO THE RESCUE. Tokio, Mar. 14. The Japanese naval authorities at the Pescadores dispatched a destroyer yesterday, on the receipt of a wireless message from a salvage vessel stating that the Norwegian freighter, Roseville, which went on the rocks near an
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    A DAY OF TERROR.
    195 11 More Earthquake Shocks In Yugoslavia. Belgrade, Mar. 13. Earthquake shocks, floods and the strange phenomenon of yellow rain made this a day of terror in South Yugoslavia. Last night there was a recrudescence of the shocks which caused such devastation on Mar. 8, and the tremnrs
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    POLICE FORCE FOR CHINA
    248 11 Dr. Sun Yat Sen's Adjt.-General Appointed Chief. Shanghai, Mar. 13. The National Government has appointed General Wu Tieh-cheng to be the Director-General of the National Police Force throughout the country. Sin Kuo Min. General Wu Tieh-cheng, the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen's former adjutant-general, came into
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    VATICAN DISQUIETED.
    119 11 Archbishop of Canterbury's Visit to Jerusalem. Vatican City, Mar. 13. It was stated in New York recently that the Archbishop of Canterbury, now in the Mediterranean aboard Mr. Pierpont Morgan's yacht on a health cruise, mi?ht visit Jerusalem. This announcement has disquieted the Vatican, where it is felt
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    SOVIET REPRISALS.
    107 11 Countries Which Will Not Take Their Goods. Moscow, Mar. 13. In response to demands for reprisal* against countries interfering with Soviet exports," made by the delegates to the All Union Congress of the Soviets, M. Molotov, chairman of the Council of the People's Commissaries, has announced that the
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    TRAFFIC DISLOCATED
    143 11 Trains Derailed Through Snow In Latvia. Riga, Mar. 13 The heaviest snowfall within living memory h:is dislocate! read ar.d rail traffic throughout Latvia and has be?n responsible for the derailment of a passenger train at Liepaja. The locor.'ctive plunged down an embankment and the driver and fireman were
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    HIGHER DUTY ON SALT.
    71 11 Extra 4'/ 2 Annas Per 80 lb. Imposed. Naw Delhi, Mar. 13. A committee of the Legislative Assembly has recommended the immediate imposition of an additional duty of 4V4 annas per 80 lb. of salt imported into British India and also recommended that Government be empowered
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    NAVAL TREATY.
    65 11 May Not Be Signed by United States. Washington, Mar. 13 Col. Henry L. Stimson, the Secretary of State, has given an official intimation to the effect that the United States may not sign the Anjlo-Franco-Itelian Naval Treaty. Col. Stimson declares that he sees no reason for the signature
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    FRENCH AIRMEN'S EFFORT. AMERICAN EXPLORER.
    544 11 FRENCH AIRMEN'S EFFORT. AMERICAN EXPLORER. Paris to Hanoi in 77 Hours. Hanoi, Indo-Chiq*; Mar. 13. The two French airn.e.\ M. Moench and M. Bujrtfn,' nave arrived here. Their actual flying-time from Paris was 77 hours. Macao, Mar. 13. The Parts to Tokio fliers, M. Burtin and M. Moench, who left
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    1,500 ARRESTED.
    98 11 Police Foil Communist Plot. Berlin, Mar. 13. The Communists' plan to torpedo a monster Nazis (National Socialist) meeting at Hamburg today was frustrated by the police, who swooped down and arrested 1,500. The Communists pained access to the meeting by means of forged tickets. The police got wind
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    U.S. OIL IMPORTS.
    104 11 Companies' Agreement With Government. Washington, Mar. 13. A voluntary agreement between the Government and the most important oil importing companies, for the purpose of reducing oil imports by several million barrels a year has been announced by Mr. Ray L. Wilbur, the Secretary of the Interior. Mr.
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    AN EYE TO INDIA'S CREDIT.
    165 11 Financial Safeguards Are Essential. LABOUR POLICY. Important Statement In The House. London, Mar. IS. The Secretary for India. Mr. W. Wedpwood Benn, when asked for a statement in the House of Commons as to tho financial implications of the raport of tho Round-Table Conference, referred
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    GANDHI HIMSELF.
    366 11 Hopes That He Will Go To England. Rugby, Mar. 13. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald. winding up the debate on India in the House of Commons on Thursday, claimed that the great majority of all rartie:; were united in standing by the spirit and methods of the Round-Table Conference. He
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    "TWO-FACED" ACTRESS
    93 11 Women Faint at Public Operation. New York, Mar. 13. To the strains of soft music a gathering of women witnessed a demonstration of face lifting on Martha Pctelle. the actress who takes motherly paits in films. When the liftinjr of one :;ide of her face had been completed
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    STEEL RESTRICTION
    43 11 To be Continued at Rate Of 30 Per Cent. Cologne, Mar. 1". A meetinp of the international raw steel cartel at DusseHorf decided to continue restriction of the normal output by 30 per cent, during the second quarter of 1931. Reuter.
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    PROHIBITION
    29 11 Massachusetts Legislature Seeks Repeal. Boston, Mar. 14. The House of Representatives of Massachusetts has passed a resolution ashing the Congress to amend or repeal the Prohibition Act. Reuter.
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    LEGACY FOR POPE
    76 12 £110,000 Left by the Late Papal Chamberlain. Leghorn, Mar. 13. The Pope is the sole legatee of Count Thomas Pate, late Papal Chamberlain, who left the whole of his estate cf ever £110,000 to His Holiness, stipulating that the church and other religious erlificcs now in course
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    SOVIET DUMPING
    90 12 Action Foreshadowed in South Africa. Cape Town, Mar. 13. The possibility of the South African Government taking action to prevent Soviet dumping was foreshadowed in the House of Assembly by the Finance Minister, Mr. Havenga. He said it was not proposed to introduce special legislation in the present
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    THE INVALIDS.
    84 12 Lord Stamfordham and Mr. Snowden. London, Mar. 13. A bulletin issued today states the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Philip Snowden, spent a restless night due no doubt to the severity of the examination he had undergone. He is, however, free from pain and disposed to sleep now.
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    MR. LANG SAVES THE GOVERNMENT.
    299 12 Vigorous Attacks. "NO CONFIDENCE" MOTION DEFEATED. Canberra, Mar. 13. The House of Representatives, by 38 votoi to. 33, has rejected the opposition motion of no confidence." The supporters of Mr. Lang, the New j South Wales Prime Minister, saved the Government. Reutcr. Canberra, Mar. 13.
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    "WANTED—A ROOSEVELT"
    102 12 "WANTED— A ROOSEVELT" Severe Criticism of U.S. Administration. Washington, Mar. 13. Severe criticism of the present United State.; Government is made by progressive members of both the leading parties. Another Roosevelt is needed at White House declared Senator Morris, while Senator La Follette, of Wisconsin, holds that Mr. Hoover was
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    MARINE INQUIRY
    34 12 Judgment to be Delivered On Wednesday. The inquiry into the collision between the M.V. Silvermaple and the hulk Arratoon Apcar concluded in the Marine Court today. Judgment will be delivered on Wednesday.
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    FRENCH GOVERNMENT ATTACKED.
    200 12 Defeat on a Socialist Amendment. Paris, Mar. 13. The Government was defeated in the Chamber by 325 vptes to 245 today on an amendment to the budget improving the conditions of promotion of school-teachers, costing 200,000,000 francs but the Pre-n-.icr did not make it a question of
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    WIDOW ACCUSED.
    206 12 Double Arsenic Murder Charge. London, Fib. 25. There was a dramatic opening to the nror.ecution at Launceston, Cornwall, of Mrs. Annie Hearn, who is charged with poisoning Mrs. Alice Maud Thomas, the wife of a Sewannick farmer, whom Mrs. Hnarn nursed in her last illness. It was stated
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    SPANISH REVOLT
    103 12 Court-Martial on 81 Officers And Men Begins. Huerca, Spain, Mar. 13. The ccurt-martial on 81 officers, noncommissioned officers and privates concerned in the mutiny of the garrison at Jaca last October began here today. The Prosecuting Counsel demanded the death penalty for three officers and two sergeants and
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    JAPAN AND EXTRALITY
    73 12 Negotiations Do Not Prove Fruitful. Shanghai, Mar. 13. Mr. Sniiremii.su. Counsellor to the Japanese Embassy at Peking, has declared that the preliminary exchange of views with the National Government of China on the subject of the abolition of extra-territorial rights has not proved fruitful. Tokio proposes regional
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    DR. SUN VAT SEN.
    66 12 Impressive Service Held At Canton. Shanghai, Mar. 13. A memorial service for the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen was held at the Canton Memorial Hall yesterday, on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the death of the Rreat patriot. General Chan Ming-shu, the chairman of
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    IN SOUTH CHINA
    75 12 Hong Kong, Mar. 13. Lauchow and Kwangsi troops are stated lo be concentrating at Nanning, on the West River in South Kwangsi. General Chang Fat-fui, the leader of the Ironsides," has gone to Lungchow. General Chan Ming-shu, the chairman of the Kwangtung Provincial Government, and General Ohnn
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    LINKING LONDON'S TRANSPORT. HAWKERS LICENCES
    343 12 LINKING LONDON'S TRANSPORT. HAWKERS LICENCES One Central Board. RAILWAYS. ROADS AND STEAMBOATS. London, Mar. 13. The Government"* scheme to operate London's network of underground railways and road services ar. one big business concern is outlined in bHI the text of which was issued today. The bill will be introduced" into
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    132 12 Decisions Confirmed By Municipal Committee. It is notified that at a meeting of committee No. 2 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners certain decisions regarding hawkers, referred back by the board for re-consideration, wore confirmed, Mr. Seow Poh Len$j not Bgiwillg to the decisions regarding cancellation of licences. It was decided
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    SINGAPORE WEDDING
    169 12 Mr. John S. Stott and Miss Mary Robertson. The weddinc d Mr. John S. Stott and Miss Mary A. M. Robertson took ptoee at the Presbyterian Church this morning, the Rev. Stephen Band eScifttinff. Mr. J. R. Ca^eley was at the organ. The bride, who was riven away
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    THE EMDEN
    70 12 Commander's Address To Rotary Club. (From Our Own Corrcsjr mlcnt.) Bangkok, Mar. 1 1. A garden party wa- held a* the Gwman legation ye.-terday ftfttrnoOB i:i honour of the (ionnan cmilBf iCmden, now at Bangkok. About 300 people Ml present. At yesterday's Rotary lunch the commander of the
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    MAILS EXPECTED
    27 12 From China tod Japan, bf Penan* Mam, due at Singapore* tomorrow. From China and Manila, by President van Buren, due at Singapore ilr.yligHt on Monday.
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    BATTLE OF THE LEEK AND SHAMROCK.
    513 13 Ireland's Chance. TODAY'S RUGBY CONTEST WITH WALES. London, Mar. 13. Rogfcy enthusiasts will have the opportunity of watching an intense battle at Bilfa-'t tomorrow between Ireland and Wales for the triple crown. One of the best-balanced Welsh sides for many years, backed by a
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    H.M.S. KENT BEATEN AT CRICKET.
    407 13 Local Services XI Too Strong. In a match on the Padang yesterday the United Services easily defeated a team from H.M.S. Kent. Batting first the Kent found the Services' bowlers much too good for them, and were dismissed for 113. Replying, the local players put
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    "THE BIG THREE."
    219 13 English Boxers Fighting In America. Jack. "Kid" Berg, the "Stepney whirlwind," was to commence his third American tour of the United States with a match against Goldie Hess, at the Chicago Stadium in mail week. In the States Berg is recognised as junior lightweight champion, and he
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    E. D. ANDREWS.
    116 13 Exhibition Tennis In Ipoh. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 13. Mr. E. D. Andrews, the New Zealand Davis Cup player now visiting Malaya, partnered by D. H. Kleinman, played two matches of one set each, winning both, against Lam Say Kee and Ong Tuan Bcng and
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    TENNIS.
    77 13 Tanglin Club Tournament Results. The results of yesterday's ties in the Tanglin Club tournament were as follows Men's Doubles Handicap. S'rirrfi'lliiw and dutch beat Moss and Battishill, 5 7, 6—4. 6-3. St»wart-Brown and Droojrleever beat McMullan and Hudson, C 2, 6 4. MONDAY'S TIES. Mixed Doubles Open. Mrs. Laing
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    TENNIS EXHIBITION.
    51 13 An error appeared in our contributed report yesterday of the exhibition tennis given by Kawachi, the Japanese Davis Cup pluyer. Partnered by Mr. Justice Whitley, the Japanese visitor was successful in defeating Lim Bong Soo and Chua Chun-ho 6—4,6 4, and not losing by that score as reported
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    SELANGOR RACES.
    38 13 Scratclpngs for Opening Day's Events. The following horses l;ave been scratched from today's events at the Selangor Turf Club meeting 1. My Posey and Romance. 2. Kee-Too-Wah and Moon Minstrel. 4. Titania. All engagements. My Posey.
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    S.A.F.A. COUNCIL MEETING
    506 13 Restrictive By-law Discussed. A meeting: of the S.A.F.A. Council was called at the An «>ii Road Stadium yesterday to reconsider by-law 15 (b) which prevents a player playing: for more than one team in the League. Difficulties have arisen over this by-law, and after lengthy discussion it
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    S.A.F.A. LEAGUE
    80 13 Wearnes Well Beaten in First League Match. Wearne Dros. 3 S. Cattle Co. 7. Wearne Bros, met with an overwhelming defeat yesterday in their first match in the Second Division of the S.A.F.A. League when they lost to the Straits Cattle Co. by 7—37 3 on the Harbour
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    LORD WITTENHAM
    289 13 Famous Owner Who Raced As Mr. G. D. Faber. Lord Wittenham, who died at his residence, Northgate Hall, Avenue Road, Regent's Park, in mail week was for a number of years a keen racing enthusiast. Before being raised to the peerage in 1918, Lord Wittenham raced as Mr.
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    NEW RECORD FOR BABY CARS.
    107 13 Remarkable Feat At Brooklands. Brooklands, Mar. 13. Driving: an M.G. Midget, G. E. T. Eyston broke Capt. Sir Malcolm Campbell's world's record speed for baby cars. His speeds were for the kilometer 97.09 k.p.h. and for the mile 9G.93 miles an hour. Reuter. At Daytona
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    HOME FOOTBALL.
    241 13 English and Scottish League Matches. The following: matches will be played today in the English and Scottish League First Division. Aston Villa vs. Arsenal. Bolton Wands, vs. Sheffield ltd. Chelsea vs. Blackburn R. Huddersfield Town vs. Portsmouth. Liverpool vs. Derby County. Manchester Utd. vs. Leicester City Middlesbrough vs.
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    154 13 Saturday, March 14. Selangor Races, opening day. Football: S.A.F.A., Ist Div. Chinese v«. Pulau Brani, J.B. St., 2nd Div. M.P.H. vs. Police, Thomson Kd. Depot Reserve Div., Malays vs. R.A., A.R. Stadium. Cricket: S.C.C. vs. United Services, S.C.C.; S.R.C. vs. S.C.C, S.R.C. S.H.B. vs. S.C.C, S.H.B. Singapore Bndminton
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    SWIMMING CLUB'S AT HOME."
    303 13 Tanglin Just Beaten In Team Race. The announcement of an evening At Home at the Singapore Swimming Club was sufficient to attract several hundred members and friends yesterday. With the club house and pajjar effectively illuminated a very pleasant evening was spent, and the unanimous opinion
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    AMATEUR RACES.
    185 13 Events for Ladies at Perak Meeting. A two-day amateur meeting will be held by the Perak Turf Club on Saturday and Monday, Apr. 4 and 6. There will be two runs for horse;, class 3, and 4 and 5 combined, and also tw > runs for Class i
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    "BOBBY" HENDERSON.
    178 13 Robert Bobby Henderson, who died at his residence, Parkhill Road, Wallington (Surrey), in mail week was a member of the Surrey County Cricket team from 1883 to 1895. He was a consistent batsman and bowler, and served the side well during the years when Surrey played such a
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    377 13 Wales and Ireland Meet Today A. Cup Semi-Finals.-Local Cricket. F.A. CUP MATCHES TODAY. Everton Favourites For Final. London, Mar. 13, The penultimate stage in the fight fcr football's most coveted prize, the English F.A. Cup, will be contested tomorrow when the four surviving teams out of 526 entrants will meet
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    986 14  -  Margaret carlton by A Dressmaker's Advice To the Young, the Old The Middle-Aged. IF you wish to look slender, stick to well-tailored suits, and have your gowns cut on long, plain lines. Avoid trimmings, too. Watch your neckline. If your face is rather round and plump, avoid
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    428 14 Tuo grains of gland food daily. That's what science note employs. Modern telenet 11 using a food sub- staiu-" i:i Im 1 Bgfct against excess fat. Th Kt* h.ivc been remarkable. Fat disappearing fust since this factor was d.sioviri'il. You see that in •vary circle. Slender figures
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    fashion now favours white tops.
    75 14 I\HE frock on the left is carried ou lin two shades of green the darker has a small diamond overcheck and the hat and bag match it. One of the newest notes in fashions is the light top to a coat or frock. The one
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    262 14 Clean windows with liquid metal polish instead of water, and polish with a dry duster. If tomatoes are soft, soak them for a while in a bowl of cold water. When thoroughly dried they will be quite firm. Whisks that have been used for beating eggs should always
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    178 14 THE death at the age of 83 of Baroness Franciska \on Hedemann, who for CO years ran a dressmaking business in London and was dressmaker successively to Queen Victoria, Queen Alexandra, and Queen Mary, is reported from New York. Baroness von Kedemann wan the wife of a
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    47 14 SLIPPERS made of goldfish skin, which gives the effect of gold or silver metal, is the newest thing in American women's evening wear. The slippers now sell for $60 a pair, but improved methods of making them are expected materially to reduce the price.
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    972 14 effect introduced. It fitted the head absolutely closely under a no»e veil. Nose veils, by the way, will have now to be taken into serious consideration. These at their smartest, consist of a narrow shaped waxed piece of fine black net, worked on to the
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    1668 15  -  Antoine. By Al''A 1 1 I'«'i< hairdresser, many stories are told. Some speak «i him as being both odd and original. Besides being a hair- he i- mi a,!:.<l, man of the world. He has sat to Van Donqen, tOUS Paris portraitist, he appears in society
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    206 15 I A FTER a spell of over-sophistication in dress it is pleasant to see a subtle change creeping in. The chic pose for 1931 will be one of innocence and in* genuousness. For daytime in summer the favourite colours are sky-blue,
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    237 15 The Fickle Breakfast Appetite Can Be Tempted. WfHFN breakfast appvtitcs ere inclined to be fickle, a nicely cooked kidney will often prove tempting. Kidneys should not be hurriedly triad it is better to broil them over a clear fire, or else to cook them in the oven. When broiling, split
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    431 17 Unsuitable Premises For Billiard Saloon. There were only three applications before the Board of Licensing Justice? which met in the Criminal District Court yesterday afternoon. Mr. G. C. Dodd, the Fir3t Po'ice Magistrate and District Judge, presided and others nrerent on the ben:h were Messrs. W.
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      192 18 KILL ANTS A F|IT 1 1 ORANGE-SMASH m^ m ft umi Imitations of Fruit Juice W*^2 nAM nOZ ft Co. After me The reason why "Lactogen" so make bece and muscle and flesh, often acts when everything else has and to get a good grip on life, failed is this.
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    2802 18 Interesting Address To Rotary Club. THE DRAGON. MEANING OF EMBLEMS EXPLAINED. One of the most instructive and interesting addresses heard at the Singapore Rotary Club was delivered yesterday by Dr. Lim Eng Hae, who chose for the subject of his talk "The Four Essential Creature3 of
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    MALAYAN TRADE.
    145 18 Falling Off in Imports And Exports. According to the return of foreign imports an-I exports for January, total imports of merchandise amounted to $46,797,483 and c-xports $39,876,214. This represents a dccrrsse of $23,994,222 in imports r.nd $24,892,733 in exports as compared with January, 1930, and $4,260,846 and $5,238,691
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    SINGAPORE'S HEALTH.
    148 18 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended March 7, give 3 the total number of deaths as male 98 and female G5. This represents a death rate of 16.95 per mille, per annum, compared with 19.28 in the preceding week and 24.64 in the corresponding week
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    18 18 Milan, Mar. 12. The death is announced of the famous sculptor, Adolf Wild.— Reuter Wireless.
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    44 18 The S.S. (Singapore) Association deiided to write to the Colonial Secretary, at a recent mestinpr, drawing attention to ■he nuisa:ice caused by beggars in the chopping districts of Singapore and ask if steps could not be taken to put an end to the trouble.
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    25 18 The Monthly United Prayer Meeting will be held on Wednesday at the C.E.Z.M. School at 5.30 p.m. The speaker will be the Rev. A. Eklund.
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    VICTIMS OF THE SLUMP.
    1424 19 Can You Help These Men? In accordance with the offer made in the Notes of the Day column we give publicity to the following appeals for work from men who are unemployed as a direct result of the •lump. The Editor will be pleased to place
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    1218 19  -  LYDIA KYASHT BY (THE WORLD-FAMOUS DANCER IVJRING the War I travelled three times to Russia in order to see my husband who had been wounded. When the revolution broke out I had many adventures in trying to escape. My husband was a passenger on
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    MURDERED HIS SON.
    154 19 Tragic Sequel to Village Social Boycott. Madras, Feb. 13 The extreme desperation to which social boycott can drive a man is illustrated by the case of Velliah Thevan, a villager of the Tinnevelly district, who has been sentenced to death by the Sessions Judge for having murdered
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    FAMILY MURDERED.
    139 19 Ten Hacked to Death While Asleep. Dhubri, Feb. 15, News has been received here of the murder of a whole Nepali family, consisting of ten members, including women and children, some miles from Dhubri. It is reported that the assailants entered the house while this inmates were asleep,
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