The Straits Times, 27 June 1931

Microfilm: NL648
Total Pages: 20
1 20 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEABLT A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLVEISHAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. !0 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS
    38 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      363 1 SINGAPORE I TB, CECIL »T. K'FHONI 6161 T, I 6.15 Tonight 9.15 J ERICH VON STROIIKIM and i BETTY CO.MPSON a THE GREAT i GABBO j Phone 5261-5262. THOUSANDS danced to SLEDGE W*s:*% BRAND FULL CREAM SWEETENED CONDENSED SWISS MILK FROM THE FERTILE VALLEYS OF THE FAMOUS SWISS ALPS. SUPPLIED
      363 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      145 1 &r Tricoline Slumber f\^ Suits For Men. Plain shades and smart stripe designs (Registered). Etfiffyfl Sizes 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 inches. tv^"h^>i\ Alice $13. luftMml Ik 'a Tricoline is admirably suited for tropical '\^l\ V -iUir- night wear and its silky feel and wear r-^^lK^SjsSWr rcsistinjr qualities appeal to
      145 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      18 1 I 6.15 Tonight 9.15 I ERICH VON BTROHBIM and BETTY TOMPSON THE GREAT GABBO T j Phone MM
      18 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      567 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDEK CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON ANU YAH BAST MAIL SEKVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA Ai^D JA/'AN. Tonnage due Spore. KiIYBER »,00u June ti J./vJIM iANA IV.ODO July 11
      567 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      600 2 SHiPPlkc ANfNOUNfcEWfENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA). TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. -els Tunaage Due Sail KASHIMA MARU 10,000 July 8 8 HAKONE MARU 10,500 July 15 10 1 YASUKUNI MARU U,oi)o July 29 30 S SUWA MARU 10,700 Aug. 13 14 §FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Aug. 27 28
      600 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      433 2 BURNS PfflLP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,865 tons) and the s.s. MANGOLA (3,352 tom) (Cargo only). The 1.1. MARELLA i* on* of the largest and finest steamers trading- to Australia, cabins
      433 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      608 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., I LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark.) Telephone 5323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE To GENOA. LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG and COPENHAGEN. Leave Spore Penang. tm.s. ALSTA July 15 July 17 m.s. Ji.iLANDIA Aug. 6 Aug. 7 m.s. LALANDLI Sept. 9 Sept 11 ru.s MKONIA Sept. 23 Sept. 25 m.s.
      608 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5
      556 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO, LIMITED. THI CHINA MUTUAL BTIAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in Ingland) REGULAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLES LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM ANTWERP, HAMBURG and BREMEN, GENOA, HAVSE, LIVERPOOL and GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK and BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICK— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM and HAMBURG.
      556 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6
      553 2 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siam.) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE for Kretay, Trcngganu, Kelantan, Uangnara, Telupin, Patam, Singora, Lacoa, Sichon, Bandon, Koshamui, Lcr.gsuan, Chumptn and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA June 28 July 1 MALINI July 5 July 8 SL'DDHADIB July IX July 15 The stramers are fitted throughout
      553 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      481 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. San Francisco and Lo* Angelea. S S. GOLDEN RIVER sails from Hong Kong July 16 San Francicco and Portland.
      481 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      526 3 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ofiu/ AMERICAN MAIL LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD SINGAPORE, PENANG. COLOMBO. SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES. GENOA, MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Arrive Leave Leave S'por* S'por* Penang IRES. VAN BUREN July 6 July 9 July 11 PRKS. GAUFIELD July 20 July 23 July 25 IRES. I'ULK Aug. 3 Aug.
      526 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      633 3 ELLERMAN BUCRNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) ELLERMAN LINE. Passenger and Freight Service* to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT Via Port* and Suex CanaL OUTWARDS. To HONG KONG, SHANGHAI and JAPAN Steamer Doe Spore CITY OF HALIFAX July 20 CITY OF KHIOS Sept. 1 HOMEWARDS. CITY OF BATAVIA for Havre,
      633 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 4
      362 3 BANKING ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised 0,000,000 Capital Subscribed n 1300.000 Reserve Fund and Rait 1,*****5 Capital paid up 1,050,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS t J. M. Ryrle, Esq. Chairman, P. R. Chalmers, Esq, Charles J. Harabro, Esq J. O. Robinson, Esq., \V. H.
      362 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 5
      561 3 NEDERLANDSCH HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Netherland* Trading So '.tv. (E«tabliso*d at AjbiUmUw 1824.) PAID UP CAPITAL FI. 10.030,000 (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 Bandjermasin 'Kota-Radja Semarang Bombay (Acheen) Shanghai
      561 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 6
      518 3 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK, N.V. Established ISCS at Amsterdam. Authorised Capital Glds. 100.000.000 (about o £8,500.000) Paid op Capital Gldj. 55.000.C00 (about Keserre* Glda 28.187.797 (about £2,3")0,U00. HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM BRANCH OFFICES: THE HAGUE ROTTLKDAM. Auuc Rat*vi°a VERSEAS BRANCHES: In«W Head Olßco for Dutch East KOBE: Head Office for China and
      518 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      787 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There are approximately seven words to a line and there is a flat rate charge of 25 ient^ m-r line per insertion with A minimum of ore dollar per insertion. Advertisements will be accepted up to 10 n.m. mi the day of issui-. A fee of 2. r
      787 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      915 4 BOARD— RESIDENCE Board-residence. Double and single rooms. Very moderate 644, Straits Times. DALYDENE. Select European boarding Estab. 147, Kil.iney Road, Phone 4609. ROOMS without board from $50 with board from 5135 monthly. Grosvenor Hotel. Excellent Board Residence, $80— $110. Mod. San. garage, 5-7 p.m., 11, St. Nicholas Flats. No Traffic
      915 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      505 4 HOUSEg, FLATS TO LET TO LET FLAT, Namaxie Mansions. Apply M. A. Nsmaxir. WELL FURNISHED FLAT to let. Low rental to careful tenant. Apply 671, Straits Times. TO LET, No. 10, Nathan Road, partly furnished, electric, garage, etc., from May 1, 1981. Apply Estate Trust Agencies, (1027) Limited. TO LET
      505 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      447 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LET, shops at Grosvenor Hotel Bldg. TO LET, two storied godown. Road and River frontage. Area 10,000 so, ft. Apply 424, Straits Times. TO LET, 115, Cecil Street, office and godown with modern conveniences. E. J. Nathan, 18, Raffles Quay. TO LET, ground floor, 7»
      447 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 5
      720 4 FOR SALE. LUXURIOUS UNDERWEAR smart lines and delicate colours. The Gift Sh«p. Arcade. FOR SALE, up-to-date, well-equipped Dispensary. Excellent business locality. Fine opportunity. Apply 689, Straits Times. FOR SALE, Venetian luncheon sets, 37 pieces, $36. French dresses and hand design slippers, 12, Orchard Rd. opp. Maism Martin. FOR SALE, ONE
      720 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 6
      624 4 PUBLIC NOTICES STRAITS SETTLEMENTS POLICE Ordinance No. 136 (Arms and Explosives) Renewal of Permits for Firearms. All persons in possession of firearms are reminded that their licences will expire on June 30, 1931, and should be renewed as soon as passible after that tate. Attention is directed to the new
      624 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      311 5 Raffles Hotel Excellent Accommodation Available with Modern Sanitation. TONIGHT Special Dinner and Dance. (Patrons are kindly requested to make their reservations early). GRILL ROOM SPECIAL DISH TONIGHT ROAST SADDLE OK LAMB 80l QIETIERE FItENCH BEANS. LYOXNAISE I'OTATOKS. $1.75. N. NATHANSON'S SEA VIEW THEATRE OPEN AIR TALKIES Saturday 27th June 930
      311 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      644 5 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE of valuable Singapore Town and Country properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng A Co's saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Weanesday, July 1, at 2.3» p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land and houses known as Nos. 49, 51 snd 65, Joo Chiat Road, Singapore, area 28,517
      644 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      606 5 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE of unserviceable and surplus storei. To be held at Ordnance Store and R. E. Store, Pulo Brani, on Friday, July I, at I p.m. Comprising augers, twist drills, stocks and dies, spanners, wrenches, chisels, files, gimlets, branding irons, soldering irons, pipe cutters, planes, glaziers, riveting sets,
      606 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 4
      400 5 GOULDS EVER OILED PUMP s ni(H l 'l s suitable tor a large variety of n^^^^^^sH^^afl^^JA pumping services where B>^fl l[^l suction lift does not ex-"" ■"fcJß'i BBsi^m. sV CCed feet Ball _ufl BsW n^ cran^ 'haft and conj9O9| W necting rod sealed in ssM -t'A-.-jl sssb^^ I^^ grease, lubricated
      400 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 5
      141 5 in s minutes! PRACTICALLY all forms of indigestion, from mildest flatulence to chronic dyspepsia are caused by excess stomach acid which sets up food fermentation, generates gas and attacks the delicate stomach lining. This distressing condition is quickly relieved by 'Bisurated' Magnesia which instantly neutralises excess acid and stops fermentation
      141 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    A JOURNAL IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
    3664 6 Kuala Lumpur, June 26. ■MALAYAN railways, past and present, must take up most of this chronicle this week, for an official inspection train has just been run from Kuala Lipis, in Pahang, to Tumpat, 'in the north-eastern corner of the Peninsula, thu; reminding us
    3,664 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      142 6 N GOOD SNAPS H tvC^Til AGFA FILMS and free wheeling. is coming! £J Never touch the clutch, ill cxce P* to **cirt or back up! 4? I I Saves you 12% on petrol, STUDEBAKER j^4 v j Builder off Champions (all for a demonstration. UNITED MOTOR WORKS LTD. ORCHARD ROAD.
      142 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      149 7 NEXT WEEK'S the WEEK! "WHOOPEE!" fed P^^^^i^^^s^^^^^^a^^s^fc^C^^B Kfl tjBL-ijt^ telephone 6909 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 Matinees Today Tomorrow at 3 p.m. MARION DAVIES and all English cast in THE BACHELOR FATHER THE SAUCIEST, HAPPIEST. MERRIEST COMEDY OF THE YEAR. Supported by LAUREL and HARDY In an entirely new and Original Feature
      149 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      270 7 afeoQQ oe 0000 0000 oq oe oe qq oolol^ (^)ssssssi B^iV ■issssssssssssslsft^.s^i^i^i^V i^H I 'lasssssK t^B^"*^ 2 O^^^^^B^P^Ba^BHßLsHl^^^^^^^^^^H 0 MATINEES TODAY and TOMORROW. TONIGHT Brilliant Success of the Two Famous Screen Stars ERICH VON STROHEIM AND BETTY COMPSON IN Paramount's superbly produced Musical, Singing and Dramatic Spectacle "The Great Gabbo"
      270 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 3
      273 7 HUNGARY'S GREATEST VIOLINIST S Z I G ET I TODAY A WORLD SENSATION. RECENT ENGLISH PRESS. 1929-30 TIMES. He played with a touci. of the diablerie which one imagines BBtt have bsjea Pacanlai'i secret. DAILY TELEGRAPH. A more brilliant performance than this it would be hard %> imagine. LIVERPOOL POST
      273 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    CHURCH SERVICES.
    608 8 ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. Ita Bun day afli-r Trinity, June 2X. INI, Holy < oinii. 7.:t0 a.m., Matins H a.m.. Holy Cotnn. (Choral) .v;io p.m., Bvraaong << horalj and Samoa Holy Comn. on Mon., Wed. :in'i Kiiilay ul I a.m.. Tun., Thui^. MM gaturda) at 7 a.m. ROYAL AIK
    608 words
  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
      • Article
        MINING.
        434 8 Issue Val. I'd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 18/- 21/6 xd. £1 £1 Austral Malay 18/6 20/-5/-5/- Aycr llitam Tin 10/6 11/6 cd. £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 11/- 12/1 1 Batang I'adanf 0.10 0.15 1 1 Bittu Caves (i :il> (l.3:iniiin. 1 1 Bukit Aranf 0.30 0.40n0m. H
        434 words
      • Article
        GENERAL.
        268 8 GENER AL. Issue V'al. Pd. Buyers Seller* 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord«. 1.50 2.00n0m. 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefi. 210 2.18 SI £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 3.15.0 4.0.0 1 1 Central Engine 0.22 Vi O.UOnom. 100 BO Chinese Com. Bank 70.00 76.00 It f 1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefi.
        268 words
      • Article
        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        121 8 ilngapore Municipal S p.c. of 920 red. 19.16-66 JJ2.000.000 10C!i 107!4 ci lingaporc Municipal 6 p.c. of 1928 red. 1948-68 $21,000,000 ***** 108 ci liiiftapore Municipal i'l p.c. cf 1030 red. 1970-80 $2,000,000 101 102 ci 'I'narij; Municipal 4% p.c. of 1929 red. 1959-69 $8,260,00 > 101%
        121 words
      • Article
        RUBBER SHARES.
        378 8 Frascr and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. Today'MFrice Fraser Lyall tt ft Co. Evatt Allcnby ($1) 0.70 0.90 0.76 1.00 Alor Gajah ($1) 0.60 0.70 0.50 0.70 A. Hi tain ($1) 0.80 1.00 0.83 1.00 A. Kilning ($1) 0.20 0.30 0.15 0.25n0m. A. Malay (*2) 0.90 1.10
        378 words
      • Article
        MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.
        266 8 Daily Weather Report. N.B. The four columns in the left half of the table eivc the temperature extremes 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 a.m. today. Relative humidity
        266 words
  • Article
    NOTICE TO MARINERS.
    188 8 SHIPPING NOTES. Light on Tanjong Katong Buoy To be Changed. Vessels are warnul of an alteration in tho colour of the lijrht or. the Tanjonp Kalonjr liphtbuoy. at the southern apex ■jf the triangular Cables Prohibite<l Anchorage" and at the north-eastern CCrmr of "Eastern Explosives Anchorajr'"" at
    188 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    44 8 The Indian Postal Authorities notify that the equivalents in Indian money of the values of British Postal Orders issued on 9t after June 11, 1931, for payment in India will be calculated at the rate of thirteen "rupees and eight annas per pound sterling.
    44 words
  • Article
    WEEK-END WIRELESS PROGRAMMES.
    807 8 Concerts From Kuala Lumpur Saigon. (By Our Wireless Correspondent.) Singapore, Saturd.iy. Last night's programmes from Kuala Lumpur and Saigon did not come through to Singapore so well, static interference and fading making, clear reception difficult if not impossible. From midnight to 1 a.m., reception was better but
    807 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE
    198 8 Singapore, June Z". Gambier 8.75 (Cube No. 1 unpicked).. IS.OO Copra 4.60 mixed 4.30 Bag* flour, Sarawak 1.7S White Pepper 31.00 Black Pepper 19.00 Pearl Sago 4.25 small 6% medium pearl 6.00 Kice, Siam No. 1 5138.00 Saigon No. 1 $136.00 h a Rangoon No. 1 $129.00 Siaan, Parbiled
    198 words
  • Article
    ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK.
    204 8 Saturday. June 27. 11. W. 8.115 a.m., 8 ft. 2 in., 7.56 p.m., 8 ft. C in. Johore Military Forces Rifle Meeting, J.M.F Range, Johore Bahru. Sunday, June 28. H. W. U. 42 a.m., 8 ft. 3 in., 8.45 p.m., 0 ft. Johore Military Forces Rifle
    204 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    176 8 Today. Ceylon (Parcels) (Argun Maru) UtiJk South-East Borneo Belawan I 3 p.m. Tembilahan and lndragiri (Chee Seng) 3 p.m. Banka Island, Pladjoe and Palembani; (Senangl i>.iu. Ncit4), North-East and North-West Sumatra, Ceylon, Southern and Western India (Argun Maru) J p.m. Belawan, Ceylon. Southern ami Western India, Ksypt,
    176 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE RATES
    205 8 Singapore June Ti BILLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/3 27/32 London, 3 months' sight I/I 13 16 London, 60 days' sight 2/3 H/H London, 30 days' sight 2/:< 3 4 london, demand 2/3 23/32 London, T.T. 2/3 U/M Lyons and Paris, demand 1 I !(> Hamburg, demand 2
    205 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      129 8 j 30 VER R S I E^pERIEHCE You buy safely when J you purchase Sterling 1 Silver and Electro- Plated ware from i U. S. DE SUVA j AND BROS. j JEWELLERS AND DIAMOND MERCHANTS Cl, lIKMI STREET, SINGAPORE, j! Trl. "Silvabroa." Phone 454*. I Universal I]k.4J\"/|I/ Choice f™ a4^
      129 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      76 8 The British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the StraiU BttUwaeal and Registered under the Trust Companies Ordinance 11)21; i is prepared to act as EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR TRUSTEE CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE ATTORNEY OR AGENT The Company has funds at its disposal which it is willing to lend at reasonable
      76 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Article
    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    307 9 Rubber and Tin Prices Again Up. SENTIMENT MUCH BRIGHTER. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Saturday, 11 a.m. Todaj's Prices Rubber, 10 U cents per lb. Tin, 100 tons at $60 per picul. Yesterday's I'ricts Rubber, London 3 ."i-H'.d.. up ',d. New York, 6fi cts., up ct. Market
    307 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGES.
    76 9 Rugby, June 2f> Foreign exchanges an Amsterdam, 12.0K-J4, Athens 576, Bombay Is. 5 -VI.. Berlin tOM, HrusM-K I4MH, Hurhar.st 817, Rio 3 25-32, Uuvnu.s Aires SStt, Copenhagen 18JC46, (ii'iuvu ITUI I*,1 Holsingfurs 193%, Hung Koiik Is. (I-mI.. Lisbon 110'(,. Madrid .I.e. Itilaa BL96H, Monte Video 28, New York 4.86
    British Wireless  -  76 words
  • Article
    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    40 9 Johan- d« Witt Sibajak -mar» General Metzinger P. C. Hooft Comorin Left Arrd. May 16 June 8 May 22 June 11 May 21 June 15 May 20 June 16 May 29 June 18 Hay 29 June 20
    40 words
  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
    • Article
      ORIENTAL TELEPHONE COMPANY.
      1547 9 Working Results for 1930. TAX FREE FINAL DIV. OF 8 PER CENT. The thirty-seventh ordinary general meeting of the Oriental Telephone and Electric Company, Ltd., was hsld in mail week at the Great Eastern Hotel, Bishopsgate, E.C., Sir A. Henry McMahon, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.0., K.C.1.E., C.5.1., etc., chairman
      1,547 words
    • Article
      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      58 9 12 o'clock noon, Juite 27. Buyers. Sellers. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Spot 10% 10V4 Standard R.S.S. on Tender July 10% 10% July-Sept. 10V4 UM4 Oct.-De<- 10* II 1 Tone of Market Steady, sellers reserved. Latest Cable Londrni Spot Sheet 3 5-lCd. per l.i. .New
      58 words
    • Article
      HOME FINANCIAL MATTERS.
      1047 9 Gilt-Edged Stocks Advance. THE WAR LOAN CONVERSION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 28. Despite a none too encouraging weather forecast markets broke up for the Whitsun holiday with a sense of relief at the prospect of a brief respite from the daily gloom of the City.
      1,047 words
    • Article
      COPRA MARKET
      99 9 The Java Sumatra Hnnd. hnaatschappij report, dated Juue 25, rtatM On the news of the proposed postponement of Wai debts, the market for sun Jried jumped 35 cents per picul and mixed 25 cent I Dot prices for both erodes arc It cents down today and the marknt
      99 words
    • Article
      SINGAPORE MARKETS.
      464 9 Official List of Approximate Prices. The following are the prices, cents per catty where not otherwse stated, prevailing at the Singapore market on June 26, as furnished by the Food and Market Inspector Moat.— Beef steak (round) 48 per catty, beef stew or curry 46, pork, lean 48,
      464 words
    • Article
      RUBBER REPORT.
      149 9 Lewis and Peat's rubber report, dated June 26, states The proposed moratorium has undoubtedly given a brighter outlook to all markets and the psychological effect is causing a wave of optimism throughout the world. Rubber, however, has been very slow to> respond and. although prices are nr:.ked up
      149 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      22 9 FOR HIGH YIELDS A ND LOW COSTS BUDGRAFT WITH PRANG BESAR SELECTED CLONES Full particulars from Manager: PRANG BESAR ESTATE, KAJANG, SELANGOR.
      22 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 2
      56 9 b Car can be as good as an lin AUSTIN ■I^^B TWELVE SIX ■i^P^ Without all these features Fine cloth upholstery, Triplex glass, Adjustable Seats, Chromium finish, Shock-Absorbers front and rear. Wire wheels. 12 volt Electrical equipment. Clock, Motometer, Luggage carrier, etc. BORNEO MOTORS LTD. SINGAPORE, PENANG, KUALA LUMPUR, SEREMBAN,
      56 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article
    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1931. KELANTAN'S PROGRESS.
    815 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1931. KELANTAN'S PROGRESS. Officers of the Malayan Civil Service and others who know Kelantan are likely to view the completion of the East Coast railway with mixed feelings. Hitherto this State has been shut off from the more developed parts of the Peninsula
    815 words
  • Article
    AMUSEMENTS.
    102 10 Singapore. ALHAMBRA.—Marion Davies in The Bachelor Father. 6.15—9.15. Phone C 909. CAPITOL.—Erich Von Stroheim and Betty Compson in The Great Gabbo. Phone 6261-2. .EUROPE nOTEL.—Dinner and Dance. Robert Drescher's Famous Viennese Orchestra. GREAT WORLD.—VaodrrilL, Opera, Wiyanira, Zoo, Sporting Field, etc., etc. MARLBOROUGH.—Janet Gaynor in Four Devils. 6.15—9.15. NEW WORLD.—Sid*
    102 words
  • Article
    WAR AS A BASIC FACT OF LIFE.
    1332 10 "Man Is Instinctively A Fighter." (By General Gouraud. the famous French soldier and military Governor of Paris, in an interview). War t» not unnatural to tjie human race, man is inxtinctively a fighter and, long Rhtce, in the Balkans, the evils of the
    1,332 words
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    380 10 Mr. Tay Lian Teck has become a member of the Social Hygiene Advisory Board. Lieut.-Comdr. G. T. W. Perkins, R.N. (retired), has been appointed a Controller in the Preventive Service, S.S. The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal has been awarded to Mr. R. T. Perrott, of
    380 words
  • Article
    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    854 10 {shorter hours. Shorter hours and a lowering cf costs formed one method of tackling the unemployment question advocated by Mr. Robert P. Lamont, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, in an address to the Chamlx-r of Commerces of the- United States. The following is an extract from
    854 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      163 10 The Most Popular j^^ Yk Bathing Costume tyoJfttfi In The World 0 NEW STOCKS OF MEN'S STYLES J^ a Four distinct styles Ten \s\ different shades In self colours, two colour harmoL _mj) nies, three colour monochro■^\ll/ mat c harmonies, and two >JLI to' colour combinations in two \Kf piece
      163 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • DETAILS OF FRENCH REPLY TO HOOVER'S PROPOSALS.
    • Article
      THE YOUNG PLAN MUST STAND.
      1466 11 Non-Deferable Annuities Should be Paid. FRANCE'S OFFER. Help for Germany and For Central Europe. Paris, June 26. The French reply to Mr. Hoover was read in the Chamber of Deputies today liy the Prime Minister (M. Pierre Laval). It expressed willingness to abstain for a
      Reuter  -  1,466 words
  • Article
    WAR AGAINST CHINESE COMMUNISTS.
    185 11 Chiang Kai-shek's New Campaign. Shanghai, June 2G. Reuter's special correspondent at the Generalissimo's Headquarters at Nanchang on June 25 wires The War Minister (General Ho Ying-ching) this morning, kneeling on a large scale map of Kiangsi province, which he spread upon the floor, described tc me
    Reuter  -  185 words
  • Article
    ROUND THE WORLD.
    195 11 Two Japanese Engage In Thrilling Race. ,Rugby, June 26. Two Japanese journalists who are flying round the world on opposite routes met at Croydon air port yesterday, where their routes crossed. The purpose of the flights, which are undertaken in friendly competition by members cf the staffs
    British Wireless  -  195 words
  • Article
    TRADE WITH PERSIA.
    247 11 Lord Parmoor Makes Statement In the House. Rugby, June 26. A statement on the situation regarding British trade relations with Persia was made by Lord Parmoor, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, on behalf of the Government, in the House of Lords last ni^ht. The statement
    British Wireless  -  247 words
  • Article
    "WETTEST TOWN."
    44 11 Twenty-one Inches of Rain At Cherrapunji. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, June 26. The world's wettest town, Cherrapunji in Assam, had 21 inches of rain in the 24 hours which ended yesterday morning. Cherrapunji's record is 40.80 inches, on June 14, 1576.
    44 words
  • Article
    DUTIES INCREASED.
    26 11 Austria's Action Regarding Tea and Coffee. Vienna, June 26. The Federal Council has passed a Bill to increase the tea and coffee duties. Rcuter.
    Reuter  -  26 words
  • Article
    INSURANCE FOR AVIATION.
    154 11 A New Company. IMPORTANT MOVE IN LONDON. Rugby, June 26. The Times states that a British Aviation Insurance Company Limited has been formed, with a capital of £250,000, by a number of leading British insurance companies, together with certain of Lloyd's underwriters. It is to develop the
    British Wireless  -  154 words
  • Article
    QUEEN OF RUMANIA.
    88 11 Accidental Poisoning Report Denied. Bucharest, June 26. The Daily Express story regarding Queen Helen of Rumania is officially denied here. It is authoritatively stated that the Queen is quite fit and took an early morning drive today. Reuter. A previous message (dated June 26) road The Daily
    88 words
  • Article
    OVER-SUBSCRIBED.
    84 11 U.S. Loan for Assistance Of Formosa. New York, June 26. The loan to the Taiwan Electric Power Co. has been over-subscribed. Reuter. An earlier message stated A syndicate of banks, headed by J. P. Morgan and Company, is offering $22,800,000 of 5% per cent. 40 year gold bonds on
    84 words
  • Article
    NAUTILUS AT PLYMOUTH.
    60 11 Admiralty to Undertake Work Of Repair. Rugby, June 26. The submarine Nautilus, in which the British explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins plans to make a dash to the North Pole under the ice-fields, arrived at Plymouth today for repairs, which the Admiralty offered to carry out after engine
    British Wireless  -  60 words
  • Article
    TRAFFIC IN HEROIN.
    83 11 Proposal at Geneva to Prohibit Export. Geneva, June 26. The Narcotic Conference adopted by 31 to 6 the Austrian proposal prohibiting the export of diacctyl morphine or heroin and its salts except at the request of the Government of a non-manufacturing country for medical requirements. I Reuter.
    Reuter  -  83 words
  • Article
    FINANCIAL STRAIN IN INDIA.
    229 11 Uncertain Position. POSSIBLE AID FROM GREAT BRITAIN. Rugby, June 26. The Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald), replying to a question in the House of Commons this morning, made an important statement on the necessity for maintaining the financial stability of the Government of India. He said
    British Wireless  -  229 words
  • Article
    GLOOMY TRADE FIGURES FOR MAY.
    367 11 Further Decline Recorded In Malaya. The state of Malayan trade becomes steadily worse. More particularly from the beginning of this year the decline has been persistently monotonous, and the full figures for .May given in the return of foreign imports and exports reveal that the
    367 words
  • Article
    MUNICIPAL AMENITIES.
    197 11 Band Performances and Mixed Bathing. The following action by committee No. 6 of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners is reported Decided that no alteration be matle in charges for use of Municipal tennis courts. Decided to request the Regimental Band to give one performance a month until the end
    197 words
  • Article
    DEATH OF TRADER HORN.
    249 11 A Hero of Adventures In Africa. London, June 26. A man whose minor adventures included being carried in the mouth of a wounded lion and being assegaied by natives during a quarrel over ivory died today in the person of Aloysius Horn, the famous trader and
    249 words
  • Article
    WARNING TO YOUNG CHINESE WOMEN.
    340 11 Lead Poisoning in Face Powder. I consider the Chinese community should be notified of the danger and Municipalities and Sanitary Boards informed,' was a passage quoted from the report of a high medical authority when a series of pases dealing with the sale of certain
    340 words
  • Article
    SUBMARINE MISHAP.
    107 11 Accident to XI While Being Dry-Docked. London, June 26. Submarine XI, one of the largestvsubmarines in the world, overheelod owink to the shoring collapsing while being dWdocked at Portsmouth and had to bo rV floated. The vessel now 3hows a slight list but is undamaged. Nobody was hurt.
    Reuter  -  107 words
  • Article
    LIBERAL SPLIT.
    99 11 Sir John Simon and Others To Break Away. London, June 27. The Liberal Party is faced with a serious split. The House of Commons Liberal members, Sir John Simon, Mr. Robert Hutchison and Mr. Ernest Brown, are reported to have decided to sever their connection with the Liberal
    Reuter  -  99 words
  • Article
    HALF-WAY ROUND WORLD.
    458 11 Flight Takes Only About SV 2 Days. POST AND GATTY. Will They Get Back To U.S.A. in a Week Novo Sibirsk (Siberia), June 26. The aeroplane Minniemae in which the American airman, Mr. Wiley Post, nccompanied by the former Australian Naval Cadet, Mr. Harold Gatty, are making
    458 words
  • Article
    WASHINGTON POST.
    105 11 Stoppage of Sale to New Owners. Washington, June 26. The sale of the Washington Post which i.- noted fcr its 100 per cent. Americanism with a certain bias against England, to Mr. David Lawrence, president of the Consolidated Press Association of Washington, for $3,000,000, has been prevented in
    Reuter  -  105 words
  • Article
    MRS. A. E. MOREIRA
    54 11 Death from Cerebral Haemorrhage. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipbh, June 27. The death took place yesterday of Mrs. A. E. Moreira. wife of Mr. Moreira of the Times of Malaya, from cerebral haemorrhage. The funeri',l was last night and was attended by many people representing all
    54 words
  • Article
    TIGER SHOT IN JOHORE
    36 11 A fine tiger, ft. 5 in. high, and measuring 8 fc. !)'i in., was shot at the 24th mile, Kulai, Johore, on Thursday, by a party of Europeans and Chinese from Singapore.
    36 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    66 11 Mr. Anders Jensen, formerly of the Borneo Co., Ltd., who left Bangkok lant January has settled down in London with Mr. L. F. Creese, formerly of th I c i.^m eering staff of Messrs. Barrow, Brown and Co., Ltd. in Bangkok, under tk6 style of Creese end Jensen at 38,
    66 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      74 11 TODAY'S FEATURES. Page A Journal in the Federal Capital 6 Home Financial Matters 9 Around the Markets. By the Financial Correspondent 9 War As A Basic Fact of Life. By General Gouraod 10 Municipal Commission 12 Lead Poison in Faoe Powder 12 S.R.C. Obtain Their First Point 13 Wimbledon Results
      74 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    RECLAMATION OF KALLANG BASIN.
    1959 12 Importance to Health Of Singapore. MUNICIPAL COMMENT. ASSESSMENT REFUND TO ABSENTEE LANDLORDS. Government's decision <o proceed with the reclamation of Geylang ha^in in order to provide a civil aerodrome was referred to at a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners yesterday, when it was suggested' it would
    1,959 words
  • Article
    JUDGMENT RESERVED.
    544 12 Attempt to Infringe Old •Eveready' Cell." Judgment was reserved by Mr. Justice Palgrave Simpson yesterday in the case in which the National Carbon Go. sought an injunction to restrain Sim Chon Seng from infringing their trade mark generally, and in particular from' printing the word Threelights in a
    544 words
  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • Letter
      BROADCASTING.
      112 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Those critics who say that wireless is impossible in Singapore should have listened in last night at 10.30 to the Paris (Pontoise) programme. Items by artistes from the Comedie Francaise, the Casino de Paris, etc., came through with excellent volume, tone
      112 words
    • Letter
      Untitled
      184 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Myself and a number of friends m Kuala Lumpur who are keen radio enthusiasts have been particularly interested in your recent publications regarding radio activities in this country. We also have to thank you for the interest you are talking in the
      184 words
  • Article
    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    148 12 The open air talkies at Sea View Hotol are definitely starting again this weekend. Tonight "The Donovan Affair" will be shown, while to morrow Owen Nares and Edna Beit in "Loose Ends" will be secreened. The Rev. J. F. Peat, the Methodist' Mission Treasurer, who has spent over
    148 words
  • Article
    MR. C. W. H. COCHRANE & COL. SWETTENHAM.
    235 12 MR. C. W. H. COCHRANE COL. SWETTENHAM. Farewell Dinner on Eve Of Retirement. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 27. Kuala Lumpur Rotarians said goodbye at a dinner last night to the Hon. Mr. C. W. H. Cochrane, Chief Secretary, F.M.S., and to Colonel J. P. Swetitenham, Director of
    235 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE WEDDINGS
    310 12 Mr. G. F. Old and Miss Winifred Barr. The wedding took place at tho Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Thursday, the Rev. Father Ruaudel officiating, of Mr. George Fearon Old, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Old of Southampton, and Miss Winifred Mary Barr, only
    310 words
  • Article
    "THE BACHELOR FATHER"
    240 12 Novel Comedy to be Seen At Alhambra. Is it a sign of the times that matters which it has been the custom to regard as tragic are now considered fit subjects for farce In The Bachelor Father," the Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer production now being shown at the Alhambra, the
    240 words
  • Article
    LATIN-AMERICA.
    182 12 Next to (Receive Hoover's Attention. New York, June 26. The New York Times expresses the opinion that Mr. Hoover has now turned his attention to the disastrous effects of the depression in Latin-America and may call a conference to consider the matter as soon as the situation in Europe
    British Wireless  -  182 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      133 12 A DOCTORS BILL— OR JUST 60 CENTS It's the first sign of a cold that spells Danger". ..and unless you do something you're in for another trying experience. Why suffer needlessly when a cold can bo so easily stopped... and in a most pleasant way. People who know, recommend LAKEKOL
      133 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • U.S. Lead in Ryder Cup Golf.-More Thrills at Wimbledon. <$
    • Article
      WIMBLEDON TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.
      602 13 Shock for Wood. VAN RYN ELIMINATES BOUSSUS. London, June 26. At the Wimbledon championships today glorious sunny weather attracted thousands of spectators. Very early the centre court enclosure was filled for the first time this week to see John van Ryn, the American, defeat C. Boussus, the
      602 words
  • Article
    AMERICAN SUCCESS IN FOURSOMES.
    942 13 Ryder Cup Golf. BRILLIANT ROUNDS BY HAGEN AND SHUTE. The foursomes matches in the Hyder (un were played at the Scioto oursc. Columbus, ("hio.yesterday.and resulted in a win for U.S.A. by three matches to one. The singles will he played today. Hagen and Shute played dazzling
    942 words
  • Article
    S.C.C. TOURNAMENT CRICKET.
    302 13 Collapse of United Services. When play ended yesterday in the S.C.C. tournament match between the United Services ami the Public Services and Law, the score for the United Services was 103 for five wickets, four of which fell for only 46 runs. Simpson won the toss and
    Reuter  -  302 words
  • Article
    COUNTY CRICKET RESULTS.
    849 13 Eleven Centuries. ENGLAND PLAYERS SHOW GOOD FORM. The new England captain, D. R. Jardine, further justified his claims to his appointment yesterday when he scored a century for the M.C.C. against Cambridge University, the 'Varsity XI bringing off a very creditable win. The Nawab of Pataudi performed
    849 words
  • Article
    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    170 13 Saturday, June 27. Football Malaya Cup Trial, United Services vs. S.A.F.A., Anson Road St. Rowing Regatta, R.S.Y.C. Golf: Men's Monthly Medal (Bogey), Sepoy Lines G.C. Manasseh Cup (Ist round), Race Course G.C. Cricket: S.C.C. tournament: P.S. and 1.. vs. Services, Padang S.R.C. Clarke Cup trial match. Sunday. June
    170 words
  • Article
    DRAWN MATCH AT THE STADIUM.
    793 13 S.R.C. Spring Surprise On Air Force. R.A.F. 1 S.R.C. 1. Contrary to expectations the Singapore Recreation Club, who have been showin" very poor form this season, sprang a surprise yesterday afternoon at the Anson Road Stadium and succeeded in drawing level with the Royal Air
    793 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      45 13 CHALIAPINE VIENNA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA KREISLER 11. M. COLDSTREAM GUARDS BAND TIBBETT are all represented in the new list of "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" RECORDS FOR JULY Now on jjf &gt;^^o\i\ N °w on S. MOUTRitE~& Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) "H.M.V." SPECIALISTS. RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE.
      45 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      7 13 (.Other Sporting news appears on page 17.;
      7 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 3
      38 13 We introduce: GEORGE A. TRAPP'S CELEBRATED SCOTCH WHISKY of the same high standard quality as the well known Trapp's Sherry and Port Wines. Obtainable from all first class dealers at $4.25 per bottle Sole Importers ROTTERDAM TRADING CO.
      38 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Article, Illustration
    COLOUR and DESIGN In FABRICS that WASH.
    1083 14 COLOUR and DESIGN In FABRICS that WASH. London, May 27. the effect of Cotton Week, I don't know (it certainly has given an impetus to the industry), but I have never seen such variety in colouring and design in fabrics that wash like the proverbial rag, as I have this
    1,083 words
  • Article
    HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
    194 14 Black silk which has lost its gloss or become snotted can be restored by sponging with hot strained coffee. Suit-cases can be renovated by painting over the worn parts with clear glue, then rußbing white of egg over all and polishing with a soft cloth. Metal moulds used
    194 words
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      601 14 THE SMART RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SHOES AND HOSIERY The latest footwear is more varied in colour than ever, and it becomes of increasing importance to know how to choose the correct colour or hosiery to have the right collection of colours from which to choose. The numerous Parisian colours in Holeproof
      601 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      791 14 "Let's go Shopping Say ft WitA f, Chocolate:" Capitol Cafe. Bottles of delicious preserved lh. Capitol has sprung into fruit*. ehrystalised chcrrie-. popularity these days. Their gioger, etc., are essential for ability to provide' first class every well stocked larder, and .iinners to large parties has the extensive, and varied
      791 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Article, Illustration
    TROUSERS for the BEACH
    465 15 EVERY w o m a n wants to include at least one of the new pyjama suits in her wardrobe, and will not necessarily be extravagant, for one ■pand all day in a beach ensemble and thus save a certain amount of expenditure on frocks. In
    465 words
  • Article
    Fashions In Feminine Attraction
    360 15 OUT of the shadows cast by the tall ba.-k of an armchair two slim white han&gt;ls show, pale, with shining nails. They ho!;! forth a tcactiji and saucer of dim translucent china. The fire-light flicker! and 1 sco only the oval of the nai!-;. glittering. Then
    360 words
  • Article
    by Miss Wong Tsz-Ha
    444 15 my country the atmosphere of subtle, allure which cannot live beside sports clot lies and enthusiastic handclasps. By this I do not wish to suggest that Chinese girls are less sincere than white women. 1 do not think that this can be so. Hut they choose
    444 words
  • Article
    OLD WAY BEST.
    128 15 1 BT us hope there will be some Sir Walter Raleighs about this summer to throw down their coats for miladi to walk en when nights are wet. for evening footwear grows da'ntier and daintier. White lace over silver tissue or blaok lace over gold tissue is
    128 words
  • Article
    LACE SHOES.
    125 15 AT the conference of the National Federation of Launderers at Scarborough it was asserted that the old soap and soda method of washing was the best, notwithstanding all that chemists may have done. Mr. John Sherbourne, Reading, stated that he attached tremendous importance to the fact that the
    125 words
  • Article
    "Make Up Has Been The Cum Of England."
    232 15 "Make Up Has Been The Cum Of England. "TMAKE-UP,'has been the ruin of England." Dame Madge Kendal made this declaration recently when she told th" meeting of the Actors' Church Union, over which she presided at the Royalty Theatre, how she had struggled with a girl a stranger to her—
    232 words
  • Article
    Common Salt An Aid To Beauty.
    361 15 THERE arc a few simple and inexpen- face thoroughly with cold cream, then sive beauty aids that every womar'v&gt;ash with warm water and soap. Rinse ha 3 on her pantry shelf. I do not advise well, then mak? a pad from absorlient a woman
    361 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      149 15 i The Fragrance is not the Perfume's it is Yours! If they' compliment your perfume, it has only half succeeded! Change to "4711" Tosca and they will compliment you. For a perfume should be unobtrusive should subtly accentuate your own charm. "4711" Tosca does just that and so enjoys an
      149 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Article
    Preliminary Census Report.
    1573 16 COLONY FIGURES ANALYSED BY MR. VLIELAND. SIDELIGHTS ON THE GREAT COUNT. The following preliminary report for the Straits Settlements in the 1931 census of British Malaya has been prepared by Mr. C. A. Vlieland, Superintendent pf Census The three Settlements of the Colony were divided, for the
    1,573 words
  • Article
    MR. JAMES McNEILL.
    338 16 Drifting for Two Hours In Small Boat. The Governor-General of the Irish Free State (Mr. James McN'eill) and Mrs. McNeill, who are the guests of Mri. Murray Guthrie, of Torosay Castle, Islo of Mull, Argyllshire, were crossing from Oban to Mull, about ton miles distant, recently, in
    338 words
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      71 16 I CAPITOL THEATRE Special Charity Performance SUNDAY MORNING, June 28th at 11 o'clock. Proceeds in aid of the "POSEIDON" SUBMARINE DISASTER FUND. Special Selected Programme of Musical, Singing and Comedy Pictures including Mickey Mouse, Silly Symphony Cartoons, and the famous '1812* Overture. Musical Selections by the Band of the Gloucester
      71 words
  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 16 Miscellaneous Column 1
      171 16 Today's Crossword Puzzle, Pf oyr I r 1 n H PF~P m &£_i& 3$ M H ii^-B M—M S H (CLUES.) ACROSS. Augmented T.. Suitable 2. Emotiun Sunburn •J. Inn 30. Snart 11. Duck 31. Bird 13. Chase M. Acid 14. Female relation 34. Musty 16. Courage 3«- IdoU 16.
      171 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Article
    "OLD KATE" DEAD.
    373 17 Woman Who Sold Racecards At 62 Derbys. Old Kate," known to kings and peers, owners and jockeys and millions of people Jill cvci- the world, who "old racecards on every British racecourse for more than half a century, died on May 27 at the age of 85.
    373 words
  • Article
    MOTION FAILS.
    730 17 Encouragement of Municipal Servant for Promotion. Considerable discussion took place with respect to the action of Committee No. 2 in approving the appointment of two divisional inspectors of the Town Cleansing Dept. Dr. Lim Han iHloe first moved reference back on the ground of salary, but on the
    730 words
  • Article
    CHANDU SEIZURE.
    146 17 Concealed in Hollowed Frames Of Boxes. Supervisor Sidik, of the Singapore Preventive Service, and a party of landing officers raided a Chinese shop in Middle Road last night and arrested three Chinese. A search of the premises was made and 62 large wooden boxes found stored on the
    146 words
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      283 17 Ci Discriminating huir.en f The World Over I $o»p J I &lt;Tuti&lt;*iiPft TalfEiiu M Why Not Try Tliem! J Coal Tar FOR ALL PURPOSES AT Specially Reduced Prices. LEE KIM SOO 89, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. For QUALITY, WORKMANSHIP. SERVICE. Those, availing them*«)v«» oi our Optic*! Service, benefit by the abicnce
      283 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 2
      176 17 For sixty years Eno's and sleeplessness. Buy a helping people to be much fresher and better free from constipation you feel after taking it |H[J Sold Everywhere in two sizes. 2&SSV The words Eno and "Fruit Salt "and the label shownon the package are registered trade marks ffiijSSgk Sales Agent
      176 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Article
    BOARD OF LICENSING JUSTICES.
    382 18 Application Which Police Opposed. The statement that a Japanese restaurant at Bedoh was frequented both by undesirable characters and respectable members of the public, was made before the Board of Licensing Justices which met in the Singapore Criminal District Court yesterday afternoon to consider the granting
    382 words
  • Article
    MURDER CHARGE.
    92 18 Man Found Dying On Road Side. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 27. A stir was caused here when Bhagwan Singh, a solicitor's clerk, was placed in the dock charged with murder. Accompanying him were Maraja Singh and Ram Singh. The police allege that the three men beat
    92 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY.
    357 18 Please Cut This Out For Future Reference. Mt. EMILY SWIMMING POOL. REVISED TIME-TABLE. It is notified tliat, with effect from Sunday, 28th June 10,31, the above Pool will be available for the use of the Public in accordance with the revised time table annexed, showing also amended charges
    357 words
  • Article
    S.V.C. TRAINING.
    60 18 Programme of drills op to and for week ending June 28 Saturday, June 27, 2 p.m., Bultit Timah Range, "B" Co., Table "A" 2 p.m., Fairer Range, Eur. M.G. Platoon Siglap Camp, "E" (Chinese) Co. Sunday, June 28, 7.30 a.m., Bakit Tlmah Range, "B" Co., Table "A" 7.30
    60 words
  • Page 18 Advertisements
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Article
    TRENCHES AROUND CANTON.
    400 19 Dug on 40-Mile Front. ONLY CITY NOW TO BE DEFENDED. Canton, June 14. Fearing* an attack from the enemy, the northern suburb of Canton is being heavily fortified. Trenches stretching from Lung Ngan Tung to Sun Kai through the White Cloud Mountains, a distance of approximately 40
    400 words
  • Article
    MARSHAL LI DECLINES.
    272 19 Will Not Accept Offered Nanking Post. Nanking, June 14. Indicating his unwillingness to accept the offer of the Fifth Kuomintang Plenary Session of the C.E.C, to make him a member of the National Government Council. Marshal Li Chai-sum (Li Chisen) told newspaper correspondents this morning that he
    272 words
  • Article
    CHIANG DENOUNCED.
    188 19 Canton Says He Is No Better Than a Communist. Canton, June 11. In a circular telegram to the various military organs throughout China, issued yesterday, the National Government in Canton again blames Marshal Chiang Kai-shek for the present deplorable conditions prevailing in China. The National Government in Canton,
    188 words
  • Article
    FEETHAM REPORT ON SHANGHAI.
    275 19 Immediate Rendition Opposed. Shanghai, June 16. Mr. Justice Feetham's recommendations on the problem of the future of Sha^ghii are being published on Wednesday. Briefly, he recommends against immediate rendition. Though that shouldbe the goal of the Council's policy, he contends that such rendition is impossible until
    275 words
  • Article
    AMERICAN CARS.
    296 19 Official Report Belittles English Vehicles. The United States appears to be satisfied that it has nothing to fear from the cc:nr&gt;etition of British motor-car manufacturers in the Argentine. A report issued by the Department of Commerce remarks somewhat complacently that the British cars shown at the recent exhibition
    296 words
  • Article
    A " THURSDAY CLUB."
    108 19 A THURSDAY CLUB." Canton's Effort to Promote Foreign Friendship. Canton, June 10. A Thursday Club," resembling the Rotary Club in Object and nature, is being formed in Canton for the purpose of promoting international friendship and understanding in Canton. All English-speaking persons, irrespective of nationality, are requested to join the
    108 words
  • Article
    EAST RIVER PIRACY.
    92 19 Protection Fee Demands Lead To Steamer Stoppages. Canton, June 16. For fear of being pirated, team launches plying between Waichow and Ho Yuan, on the East River, have stopped running. Numercu; letters have been, of late, received from pirates demanding huge sums by way »f protection fees."
    92 words
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      169 19 Perfect safety for your dainty frocks Into the tub go your dainty frocks and garments, and down into the suds. But will they come out again uninjured Ordinary harsh washing soap quickly rots your materials, but Sunlight is safe. Why Because Sunlight is all pure soap —it contains nothing that
      169 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 2
      267 19 See the Best Display of MOTOR CYCLES IN MALAYA AT RIVER VALLEY SHOW-ROOMS *WHpT- MODEL O-fi ALL j "TRIUMPHS" United Engineers Limited. (.Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE— BRANCHES. ij WEIGHT jsjfi3^^B^^ &gt;RODUCE NET WE ICH^jfjMJ^riSi^ EMPIRE 16 OZsJ|g &lt; Hr^^^PRODUCE I I mm T! NOTICE is hereby Given that
      267 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    38 20 CAMERONIAVS DERBY.— The finish of the great race at Epsom on June 3. Cameroniun winning from Orpen and Sandwich. (1..N.A.) FROM THE AIR. A striking photograph from the air, showing the ISM in progress at Tattenham Corner. (L.N.A.)
    38 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    50 20 INDIANS AT THE DERKY Indian xisilors arriving at Epsom by motorcycle asking a policeman to direct them to ihe enclosure. (L.N.A.) NOW HE'S INDEPENDENT.— Mr. C. Franklin of Hiilloway. who held the Cameronian ticket in the Irish sweep. (L.N.A.) HIKERS AT EI'SOM. (Jirl hjker- &gt; larirv/ trCOSCn, photographed at .Epsom.
    50 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Untitled
    34 20 AN 1 LIZA SEZ A Pearly family photographed on the Downs on their way to the neatest race of the year. (L.N.A.) AY COT A NORSE!— A famou coloured tipster pho'.ojri'.phed at Epsom. (L.N.A.)
    34 words
  • Page 20 Advertisements