The Straits Times, 16 December 1933

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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1933. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1933. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      253 1 Singapore: 78, cecil st. cphone sisd. lEQSONS 11 SIEDCE NILK SWEETENED CONDENSED) Amid the cold, crisp surroundings of the Nyfea^^?*^ famed Beraese Alps thousands of health /■jjS U&^ seekers find new vigour every year. H3sLjSs=^ After ihe snows have melted the -jWi ALHNE VALLEYS OF THE EMMEN%tHrwllsiJ~^^ THAL take on
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      140 1 fUALA LUMPUR: 26. JAVA ST. ft&Ht>tlt 3G60). f~~^ I IF THEY ASKED ME, I'D SAY— J$Z <4Sfc "Something useful for me 9 mJ^f*^k(^LX course, we know that some people have quite ff|jj Ijrtfc^ Hafcqltl' V pecuKar ideas of what is really useful as a gift, A|HHhHM^BL but if they do
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      565 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated a England.) MAIL. PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL BJJCO., UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJBBTVB GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonage Spore X BHUTAN 6,100 Dec. 21 CORFU 15,000 Dec. 22
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      727 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISIIA) TO 'LONDON. Naples, Maneißes, !>• oaft, Abtwara Rotterdam and M 'lesbroiigh. Vesse Tonnage Due Sail. HAKOZAK sIARU 10.400 Dec. 37 28 t TERUKUN. ikIARU 12.000 Jan. 10 HAKUBAN MARU 10.400 Jan 34 25 HARUNA MARU j0.400 Feb. 7 8 I KATORI MARU 10,000 Feb. 33
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      568 2 BURNS PfflLP LINE. (Incorporated In Australia.) FOB BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE Tta JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,865 tons) .and the sj MANOOLA (3.352 tons) (Cargo only). The sa MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia, cabins
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      527 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO. LIMITED. (Incorporated ta Denmark.) PASSENGER ~AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON. ROTTKRD**. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Fiuui Profn From From Spore Malacca Port Penang Hat LALANDIA 26/12 38/13 37/13 29/12 t MEONIA 16/1 16/1 17/1 19/1 ALSIA 6/3 8/3 7/3 J/2 BORINGIA 27^ 37/2 28/3 2/3 FIONIA
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      1294 2 THE BLUR FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO. Pteam Ship Co.. Ltd. and China Maiaal (1911) LTD. Steam Navigation Co, Ltd. THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP CO. CTU THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO- LTD.. THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE »dTHE SIAM STEAM
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    THE C.M.S.N. COS. NEW QUARREL.
    455 3 Through Traffic Contract Disputed. Nanking. Nov. 14. The arrangements for through traffic between the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company and the Ministry of Railway along various Government railways have elicited a stoim of protests in shipping circles. Taking up the cudgels for the private-owned shipping
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    JOINT CONTROL.
    109 3 Canton Fire Brigade To Be Reorganised. Canton. Dec. 6. Between the Bureau of Public Safety, which claimed the right to reorganise the "Tsz Shin" fire brigade, privately founded and maintained, and the Mun' 'pal Kuomintang, which claimed preference in the reorganisation, a compromise has been reached. Neither will
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    MONEY FOR DYKES.
    95 3 Part Of The British Indemnity Fund. Shanghai. Dec. 10. It transpires that as a result of the meeting held on Dec. 4 by the Board of Trustees of the Returned British Indemnity Fund, a decision was taken for a loan of $900,000 to be made to the
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    SHIPBUILDING.
    483 3 Advance In New Tonnage. New construction tonnage in Great Britain and Ireland has made a stec.dy advance since the beginning of the year. The British shipyards commenced the year with 225,497 tons under construction by the end of the first quarter the new tonnage in hand increased to 252,401
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    STRAITS NEW YORK FREIGHT TARIFF No. 11.
    39 3 It is notified that with effect from Jan. 1, 1934 the following rates of freight will apply on Paraffin Wax and Candles Contract rate US$l5.-per 20 cwt. Non-Contract rate US$l7.-per 20 cwt.
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    NOTED ASTRONOMER.
    158 3 Tercentenary Of Death Of Dr. Hsu Wen-ting. Nanking. Dec. 5. A memorial service in commemoration of the 300 th anniversary of the death of Dr. Hsu Wen-ting (Dr. Paul Siu or Zlt, Prime Minister in the Ming Dynasty, who was an authority on astronomy as well as a
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    BRITISH COACHES.
    39 3 Consignment For Lunghai Railway. Hsuchow, Dec. 9. A consignment of 80 railway carriages ordered by the Lung-hai Railway arrived here recently from England, and was transhipped from Shanghai to the Chengchow office of the railway.— Kuo Mln.
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    89 3 MACHAON. Brit.. 4.921 ton*, from Manila. 15-12. for Genoa, Havre 22-12. KINTA. Brit.. SO9 tons, from Penang 16-12^ for Penan* 18-12. PRES VAN BTJREN, Amer., 6,195 tons, from Boston 16-12. for Penang Colombo 19-12. RATJB. Brit., 173 tons, from Pontlanak 16-12. for Pontlanak 18-12. TORADJA. Dut.. 673 tons,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    106 3 KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. .'Princess Mary," Mapia, Lch. "8*ltecre." Oil Wharf Nleuw Zceland Coal Wbart Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjonf Pagar. Albert Dock Nil. Victoria Dock Nil. Keppel Harbour Kind's Dock NU. No. 1 Dock Lch. "Moonstone, Singkara No. 1 Dock Angelina. Saturday. December 18.
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    PASSENGERS.
    162 3 The following are passengers by the N.Y.K. s.s. Fushima Maru, which left Singapore for Europe yesterday. For Colombo: Mr. B. S. Cheeti. Brig. C. H. Haswell, Mr. N. Inouye, Mr. G. J. Mack, Mr. B. Partap Singh, Mr. M. Shimada. For Naples: Mrs. C. Bonenfant, Miss H. Bonenfant, Mr.
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      658 3 *NORDDEUTSCHEF LLOYD. (Incorporated la Germany.) The onaetbientloned are the company's Intended fixtures:— OUTWARD I SAALE for Manila, Hong Kong, S'ghal. N. China ft Japan Dec 11 9 LAHN for Manila. Hong Kong. Shanghai, N. Chin* Japan Jan. 1 TRAVE for Manila, Hong Kong. Shanghai, n. China Japan Jan. 16 HOMEWARD
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      772 3 £67.3.11 FBOM EITHER MANILA OB HONG KONG VIA AMERICA TO EUROPE This rate Includes: (a) Toari.it class across the Pacific. (b) Ist class rail in America. Tourist class Atlantic in the new and famons sj. Manhattan or sj. Washington. NOTE: If passage through the Panama Canal is desired a small
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      111 3 I'lDG TABLES. Saturday. December 16. H. W. 9.3 a.m.. 9 It. 3 In., 10.55 p.m., 8 It. 5 in. I W 3.6 a.m.. 5 ft. 2 In.. 4.2 p.m.. I ft. 1 in. Surd :v. Dr-rmbor 17. H W. 9 49 a.m.. 9 ft. 7 in., 11.43 p.m., 8 ft.
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      72 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last night Max. Rainfall Bright Min. temp, ins Sunshine temp. *P hrs. F i Alor Star 88 0.01 7.9 70 Kota Bharu 86 0.01 6.3 73 K. Trengganu No report. Bukit Jeram 88 Nil 4.7 72 Mersing 82 0.05 0.5 73 Singapore (Mt. Faber)) 82
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      550 4 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any position adver- j Used in these columns send copies of testimonials. Do not tend originals. WANTED, lady teachers with or without experience also lady clerk. 142, 8. Tunes. CHINESE clerk required for estate in Central Johore. Must be capable bookkeeper and good typist. Apply
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      734 4 BOARD-RESIDENCE "Lloyd House. 2, Lloyd Rd. Pre-war rates. A PEW VACANCIES at "Mornlngside," River Valley Road. Phone 7004. Europ. Board Residence. $65-*9 O. Board cpt.. mod. san.. garase. 11, St. Nicholas Flats. OROSVENOR Hotel. Bervice rooms furnished, modern sanitation, from $50 monthly WOODSTOCK, rooms with private entrances, verandahs, baths. European.
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      598 4 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET Bungalows. AnguUia Park, Angullla Co. TO LET, 7, Napier Rd, ft 11 ChaUworth Road. Apply Meyer Bros. TO LET, Flat No. 322. Orchard Road Ground floor. Please apply J. S. Nathan S-A, De Souza Street. TO LET, large bungalow in Tanglin. Modern sanitation, garages, $80. Apply,
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      579 4 MISCELLANEOUS You can have THE 8DNDAY TTME8 delivered to you every week (or three months Iw SI 60. Manager. Sunday Times. IP YOU HAVE RELATIVES OR FRIENDS Overseas, have the Straits Budget posted to them every week. $14 yearly including postage, outside Malaya, $13.30 within Malaya Orders, accompanied by remlttanoes.
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      935 4 SHIPPING NOTICE SA MINDEROO, ARRIVED ON DEC. 11, 1933. Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from W. A. are hereby notified that a General Survey of all cargo landed in a damaged condition will be held at Jardine's Wharf on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1933 at 2.15 p.m. No further
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      510 4 BUSINESS CARDS F I G A R O~ EUROPEAN I,ADY EXPERTS JUST ARRIVED CO PERMANENT *O WAVING. WITH LATEST EQUIPMENT BAFFLE& HOTEL (Room 120] and at 93 Bras Basah Road. MASSAGE HALL 1 MANICURE AND MASSAGE. Mrs. HARD and Mis; I1ANA 60. WATERLOO STRELT. Telephone 7467. I Mrs. CHENG, :i,
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      180 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Mng ore Within O. Idc t Mal_y« Malaya. Postage. Monthly 3.00 t «-50 Quarterly 8.50 $12.00 7.50 Half Yearly $17.00 524.00 $1500 Yearly $3400 '48.00 30.00 Note. OntstaUon cheques should Include the usual bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charm and Instructions for CLASSIFIED AUVEKTIS^MENTS a. as under 25
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    597 5 ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL.— Jnd Sunday in Advent, Dec. 17, 6.50 a.m.. Holy Comn.; 7.30 a.m., Matins; 8 ajn., Holy Comn. (ChoraJ); 9.15 am, Holy Comn 5.30 p.m.. Evensong (Choral) and Sermon; 10.30 a.m.. Service at Waval Base; Holy Comn. on Mon., Wed. and Friday at 8 a.m., Tues.,
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    TROUSERS STOLEN.
    221 5 How Burglar Stopped Pursuit. A burgla- who recently entered the house of Mr. anc! Mrs. Smith, of Pondwood Farm, Shoitesbrook. near Maidenhead, the parents of E. Smith, the Jockey, took Mr. Smith's jacket and trousers, apparently to prevent him from giving chase. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were disturbed
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    CHINA'S AIRWAYS.
    72 5 Shanghai-Chengtu Service Inaugurated. Hankow, Dec. 9. Passenger service on the Hankow-Chungking-Chengtu section of the Shanghai-Chengtu Airway was formally Inaugurated on Nov. 19. The plane leaves here for Chungking at 7.30 o'clock every morning. On the ChungkingChengtu section, a plane takes off from Chengtu at 11 o'clock each morning
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    HALF YEAR SPOILED.
    218 5 I Judge On Anxiety Of Taxpayers. Sentence of eight months in the second division was passed at the Old Bailey on Nov. 20 on William Lubelsky, of Woodbury Grove,' N., trading as the WlUlams Electric and Gas LightIng Company, High Str,-et, Klngsland. who pleaded guilty to making
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      282 5 HOTELS TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE also THE WORLD FAMOUS SPANISH ARTISTS ESCANDEL AND ROSITA IN THEIR ORIGINAL CREATION RUMBA CUBANA X'MAS EVE SPECIAL X'MAS EVE DECEMBER 24th DINNER DANCE Crackers, Special Novelties from Paris Extension to 2 a.m. pinner Non-Diner, $1. nnviMr niv DINNER FANCY DRESS BOXING DAY CARNIVAL nrrrupro
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      116 5 SERVICE QUALITY PRICE" IF IT'S ANYTHING TO DO WITH RADIO OR AMPLIFIERS 'Phone, Write or Call RADIO SERVICE CO. OF MALAYA LTD. Sole Agents for many leading Radio Manufacturers BROADCAST HOUSE. 2, ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE. Largest and most comprehensive Radio Stockists Best equipped and most efficient SERVICE DEPT. 'PHONE 7399
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      459 5 iliiik antiseptic, W right? toai gnsKSi. WflH iar Soap is the finest protection Vm B^MP /ia vrur skin can have against the jfg Wzf\ ftj ravaging conditions of the East. wb f H (%g? It is very refreshing in the ex- 11/ H £p*~ treme beat and leaves a lasting,
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      375 5 MALAYAN A.R.S. KUALA LUMPUR. Programme For Sunday, December 17, 1933. 7 p.m. H.M.V. Records. D 1227— "Twilight of the Gods"— "Rlenzi" Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. D 122C Violin Solo— "Meditation"— "Hejre Kati"— Isolde Mengej. D 1292— "Pilgrims Chrous-Tannhau-ser" "Processior of the Guests to Wartburg"— State Opera Chrous and Orchestra. D 1264—
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      62 5 from St. Martin-ln-the Fields. 4.20: The Gershom Parkington Quintet. 7.50: The Northern Studio Orchestra directed by John Bridge. 8.50: A Recital of Duets. 9.20: Weekly Newsletter. 9.35: A Religious Service relayed from St. Martin-in-the-Fields. 10.20: The Gershom P?.rklngton Quintet Gladys Rlpley (Contralto). 11.20: A Pianoforte Recital by Irene Scharer. 11.50:
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    A POLITICAL DIARY OF THE WEEK
    2358 6 KING'S SPEECH MIXTURE AS BEFORE MR. CHURCHILL LEADS THE OPPOSITION— MORE BY-ELECTION LANDSLIDES SOME STARTLING STATISTICS THE MJ>. WHO NEVER TURNS VP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Times Oitice, Fleet Street, Nov. 29. rpHE House of Commons has been extremely busy during the last
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      168 6 JXMAS UnttR! TRULY INTERPRETED FRANKEL'S I THE STORE BEAUTIFUL I THE I ONE STORE SO DIFFERENT TO ALL OTHERS WITH PHIDE WE CLAIM WITHOUT FEAR OF CHALLENGE TO BE THE FASHION PLATE OF MALAYA NOW SHOWING I THE LATEST CREATIONS IN BRITAIN'S BEST HALL MARKED SILVER E.P.N.S. GOODS 1001 DELIGHTFUL
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      353 6 I have prescribed Anglers frequently." /rigS^iffM A Doctor writes Some two months ago I had occasion to try IE Xff^SJlUNE&M WSJ Angirr'i Emulsion penonally for a troublesome and worrying <^— >»T&r«» lla^ttS i cough. In a tew days my appetite commenced to return, and ic If fflKflf a short time
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      253 7 GREAT WORLD FREE COUPON SKILL GAME A WELCOME NOVELTY INVENTED FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND BENEFIT OF ALL OUR PATRONS ~1 I YOUNG AND OLD it 18 '9 JO si 22 prizes q H 6 10 VALUED AT OVER $10,000.00 OFFERED! m m IT IS SO SIMPLE! W W AND I
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      296 7 POSITIVELY 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 LAST NIGHT Al UAUDDA We rcommend yoa ooi to mlm thi. fl fl°e .how. 1 MATINEE TO-DAY AT 3.15 glamorous LILIAN HARVEY in an intriguing romance set to music that will enthrall you I FOX'S NEW SEASON SUCCESS "MY LIPS BETRAY" *M^l with JOHN BOLES It
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      240 7 The BIG SHOW of the MONTH! Now attracting Enthusiastic Crowds Nightly! PAPITHI Matinees VMI I I Wbm TO-DAY and Nightly 6.15 9.15— TO-MORROW 3.1S The Famous British Triumph that 100,000 people paid admission to see in TEN DAYS at the LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE, LONDON! CHARLES LAUGHTON with BINNIE BARNES, LADY
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    184 8 Rubber Remains Quiet But Steady. SMALL RISE IN NEW YORK TIN. (From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Saturday. Today's Prices: Tin, Singapore price $1 14.87 1/2, up 12 '/i cts. Gold, £6 6s. 7d., up fid. Yesterday's Prices: Rubber, London 4 3/16&, (unchanged.) New York, 8% cts., (unchanged.)
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    PRODUCE.
    305 8 Singapore, Dec. 16, 12 noon. Buyer Seller Gambler 4.00 Java Cube 6.50 Hamburg Cube 6.50 Muntok White Pepper 22.75 White Pepper 21.75 Black Pepper 13.50 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundrled 3.15 Copra, mixed 2.45 Small Flake Tapioca 4.50 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.40 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.00 Small Pearl Tapioca
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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        MINING.
        458 8 Val. Pd. £1 £1 Asam Kuir.bang £1 £1 Austral Malay 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam Tin 1 1 Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Padang 1 1 Batu Caves £1 £1 Changkat Tin £1 £1 Chenderiang 50 50 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt 5/- 5/- Hong
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        GENERAL.
        285 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers. 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 1.00 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefs. 1.40 1.50 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 5.8.0 5.12.0 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.25 5.50 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 24/3 25/3 £1 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 22/- 22/9
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        139 8 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4% p.c of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 106 108 nom. Singapore Municipal 4i/ 2 p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 102
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        375 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Fraser Lyall Evatt Co. Allenby (?1) 0.90 1.00 0.80 0.90 Alor Gajah (|1) 0.60 0.70 0.60 0.70 A. Hitam (?1) 0.90 1.00 0.85 1.00 A. Kuning (|1) 0.15 0.20 0.15 0.20 A. Malay ($2) 1.75 1.85 1.50 1.75
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      220 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 3/64 London, 3 months' sight 2/4 1/32 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 1/64 London, 30 days' sight 2/4 London, demand
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      COMMUNICATIONS.
      90 8 Work On Shansi Railroad Continuing. Taiyuan. Dec. 12. Construction work on the TatungPuchow Railway, runnipg from Northern to Southern Shansi. is proceeding apace. In the southern section work has been completed to Kiehsiuhslen in the northern section survey work has already proceeded as far as Hsinhsien. Qen. Yen Hsi-shan,
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    FISHING INDUSTRY.
    120 8 Development Encouraged By Nanking. Nanking, Dec. 12 Pursuant to a recent decision of the Executive Yuan, the Ministry of Industry has decided to abolish all fishery bureaux along the coast of Klangsu, Chekiang, Hopei, Shantung and Kwangtung as well as the Fishery Improvement Committee for Chekiang and Kiangsu.
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    HAI HO CONSERVANCY.
    51 8 Work To Continue For One More Year. Tientsin, Dec. 12. The Hal Ho Conservancy Board decided to wind up Its affairs by the end of the year. To complete the unfurnished work, however, the englneerneerlng bureau of the Board will continue to function for another year. Kuo
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    INHERITANCE TAX.
    71 8 Nanking, Dec. 7. It is understood that the institution of an inheritance tax is under consideration by the Ministry of Finance. According to the measures prepared by the Revenue department of the Ministry, the rates of the proposed new tax will be on a sliding scale, proportionate to
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    225 8 TOiltLJ Keinarr.an. Kemasok, Kr-tay. Dungun, Trengganu and Besut (Borlbat) 2 pm. Banka Island. Pladjoe tc Palembang (Senang) 2 p.m. Calcutta (Sirdhana) 2 p.m. North and East India Kumsang) 3 p.m. Sarawak and Sibu (Vynor Biooke) 3 pm. Bangkok Hervar) 3 p.m. Ceylon. Egypt Europe (Cap Padaran) 3
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    37 8 By Karagola J. van Oldcnbarnevelt Karoa Athos n Cont« Verde Left Arrd. Spore London Nov. 2 Nov. 25 Nov. 17 Dec. fi Nov. 16 Dec. 9 Nov. 15 Dec. 11 Nov. 21 Dec. 11
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    STATUES OF HITLER.
    55 8 Not To Be Erected In His Lifetime. Berlin. Dec. 12. No status or memorial tablets of Herr Adolf Hitler must be erected or affixed during the leader's lifetime, according tc a sharp and renewed order from Herr Hitler himself. Statues and tablets erected or affixed already must
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    BRITISH UNEMPLOYED.
    41 8 Lowest MarK Reached Since 1930. London, Dec. 15. It Is stated in Government circles that unemployment has reached its lowest since 1930 and it is confidently expected it will fall below the 2,000,000 mark early lr. the Spring— Reuter.
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    PEIPING ROUND-UP.
    42 8 Ten Women Anno:.; Communist Suspects. Pelplng, Dec. 15. Sixty two Communist suspects, recently rounded up here by raiding parties of the military police, have been sent to the Capital under heavy escort. Among the group were ten women.— Kuo Mm.
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    AIR MAILS.
    51 8 Information has been received fro>n the Alor Star Agents of the Dutch Air Service that the mall plane from Europe will arrive at Alor Star at 10.30 a.m. today. Should this information prove correct the mail should reach Singapore at about 4 p.m. today and will be delivered
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    MONEY ORDER.
    41 8 The rate cf issue Is Rs. 154 $100 The rate of payment is Rs. 158=$100. The rate of payment is the rate current on the day of receipt of the Money Order Advice by the Straits Settlements Post Office.
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    14 8 From China and Japan by Toyamm Maru due at Singapore on Monday.
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      107 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Saturday, December 16. Johore Council mtg., u a.m. Pantomime "Babes It. The Wood," Victoria Theatre. 9.30 p.m. Monday, December 18. Annual mtg. of Straits Trading Co., Ltd, Ocean Bldg., noon. Tuesday, December 19, Annual mtgs. of Alor Oajah Rubber Estate Ltd. (12.15 p.m.) and Pajam Ltd.
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      THE CAUSEWAY TOLL.
      560 9 Opposed By Planters. DISCUSSION OF MANY MATTERS. A meeting of the committee of the Johore Planters' Association was held at the offices of Rennle Lowick and Company, Hongkong Bank Chambers, Singapore, on Thursday Present were Mr. J. W. E. Adams (In the Chair), Mr. A. V. Ames,
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      THE RUBBER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION.
      206 9 CHOP RETURNS. PRELIMINARY FIGURES FOR OCTOBER. 193*. So far 339 Companies «Ith an output in October, 1933, of 9.980 tons bare returned for October, 1933, an output of 11,044 ton*. The analysis of these Companies' output by countries is subjoined. The final analysis in the usual
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      TIN RETURNS.
      80 9 Gopeng Consolidated —735 pels. Tefcka.— 27o pels. Tefcfca Talpln —366 pelf. Pengkalen.— Dredge 55». trlbuUm 3 iwt, 561 pels. KlnU— 4o6 pelt. Idrta Hydraulic— 2as pete. Lahat Tribute™ 1M pel* Telk Kruin.— TMbutera— 146 pete. PeUllng.— 4o pels. Pusing Trlbuters 144 pete. Hooff Kong.— ill pel*. Menglembu Lode.—
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      WEARNE BROS. DECLARE 3 PER CENT DIVIDEND.
      995 9 Chairman Says Trade Has Taken Turn For Better. STAFF SALARIES ARE INCREASED. The 21st annual general meeting of Messrs. Wearne Bros., Ltd., was held at the registered offices on Friday, Mr. C. F. F. Wearne. the chairman, presiding. Those present were the Hon.
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      PENAWAT (MALAYA) TIN.
      796 9 Report Of Directors. PROFIT OF $186,081 ON THE YEAR. The report of the directors of Penawat (Malaya) Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd. to be submitted at the seventh annual general meeting of the company to be held at Chartered Bank Chambers, Penang. on Tuesday. Jan. 2, at 11
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH
    88 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH TOK.— MR. TOK HONO KIAN, aged 58, passed away peacefully at his residence No. 307 River Valley Road, on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 12.30 a.m He leaves behind a widow; a brother, Mr. Tok Hong Klat. 3 sisters; 4 sons Messrs. Tok Teck Hup, Tok Peng Leang.
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DEC. 16. 1933. RICE AND LABOUR.
    1062 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DEC. 16. 1933. RICE AND LABOUR. Little has been heard of the rice tax since the brief announcement by the F.M.S. Government, early in October, that it was to be Imposed forthwith. It must not be assumed, however, that everything is running smoothly and all
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    697 10 WELCOME NEWS. An official announcement issued for publication today confirms a report which has been discussed freely in Singapore for the past week, and h.u been the source of considerable gratification. His Excellency the Governor is appointing consultative committees of representative Straits-born Chinese In each of
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    TODAY'S SPECIAL ARTICLE.
    1205 10 NEXT YEAR'S FASHIONS. Madame Schiaparelli, the famous Paris dress designer, whose original methods of seeking inspiration give her models a distinction that has made them famous, in this interview, forecasts next year's fashions. Blue will be the dominating colour this spring. It Is a fascinating colour, capable
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    AMUSEMENTS
    99 10 Singapore. ALBAMBRA My Lips Betray. With Lillian Harvey John Boles. US— 9.15. CAPITOL Private life of Henry VIII. With Charles L»ughton. 6.15—9.15. GREAT WOULD Cabaret Chandu The Magician Devil's Hobdays. MABUSOKOUGH FT* Diavolo. 6.15—9.15. NEW WOKLD Bide Shows, Cabaret, Dancing, TalUea, Theatres Cinemas. PAVILION Jennie Oerhardt. With Sylvia Sidney
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  • BRITISH FREIGHTER DEFIES AMERICAN LIQUOR LAWS.
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      40,000 CASES ON BOARD.
      157 11 Telegraphed Request To Enter Los Angeles. SALE WANTED. Undertaking To Cease Smuggling. President Roosevelt has ordered the Navy to co-ope-rate with the coastguard service to prevent rum-running following the anchoring of a British vessel laden with liquor off the Pacific coast. Washington, Dec. 15. A British
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    INFLATION WANTED.
    132 11 Bloc Being Organised In U.S. New York, Dec. 15. Inflationist Congressmen are planning to organise a bloc for mandatory Inflationary legislation. Senators Borah, Thomas and others are dissatisfied with President Roosevelt's lailure decisively to use an amendment authorising 50 per cent, inflation. Professor Rogers, who with Mr. Warren
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    Must Modify Tariffs.
    116 11 Washington, Dec. 15 The United States must modify her tarill policy or accept a considerable permanent loss In its foreign markets, declares Mr. Henry A. Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture, in his annual report to President Roosevelt. Mr. Wallace advocates working towards the expansion of the U. S.
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    PRICE ON HIS HEAD.
    90 11 Assassination Attempt On Dr. Max Braun. Paris, Dec. 15 An unsuccessful attempt to kill Dr. Max Braun, Social Democratic leader in the Saar, is reported from Saarbruecken. A parcel posted to Dr. Braun's house was found to contain a bottle filled with gunpowder and nails and
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    NEW GERMAN LAW.
    80 11 A Weapon To Influence Foreign Trade. Berlin, Dec. 15. The Cabinet has issued a decree giving the Government a monopoly over eggs, butter, cheese and other milk products. Sellers of these products, whether domestic or imported, must first offer them to a Government office. If the Government
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    WHY GERMANY LEFT
    377 11 ARMS PARLEY. Powers Blamed. SENSATIONAL SPEECH BY MR. HENDERSON. London, Dec. 13. A sensational utterance was made by Mr. Arthur Henderson, President of the League Disarmament Conference, at a private banquet by the House of Commons In honour of the Secretary-General of the League, M. Avenol. After
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    THE SUNDAY TIMES.
    60 11 Tomorrow's issue of The Sunday Times will be enlarged to 20 pages and will contain a number of special features, in addition to full reports of all today's news and sport. The latest portrait, taken a few weeks ago, of His Excellency Sir Cecil dementi. Governor of
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    DISCORDS OVER.
    81 11 Hopes Of Anglo-Chinese Co-operation. London, Dec. 15. Mr. Quo Tal-chl, in an interview with Reuter, commented on the excellent feeling between British and Chinese as evinced at the China Association dinner. The unhappy discords of 1925 to 1927 had plainly been forgotten and all the prospects were favourable
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    CONVICTS KILLED.
    36 11 Attempted Escape From Penitentiary. New York, Dec. 15. Nine convicts are reported to have been killed when a number of convicts, escaped from Trujillo penitentiary, Honduras. Four soldiers were wounded In the affray. Reuter.
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    SAMUEL INSULL.
    39 11 To Be "On The Run" Again Next Year. Athens. Dec. 15. Samuel Insull will shortly again be on the run in consequence of a Government decision not to renew his police residence permit after Jan. 1 Reuter.
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    IMPERIAL AIRWAYS TO RESCUE.
    91 11 Picking Up Letters Of Dutch Plane. Brindlsi, Dec. 15 Some 20,000 letters, dispatched from Amsterdam last Monday by plane which was attempting to fly to Netherlands India In three and a half days and which was forced to descend In Italy by engine trouble, were picked
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    NEWFOUNDLAND BILL
    187 11 Commons Yawns After Sitting All Night London, Dec. 15. The House of Commons experienced the unusual occurrence of having the agenda of the Friday sitting automatically eliminated because 11 o'clock this morning found a yawning House still discussing the second item of Thursday's agenda, having sat all night
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    NARCOTICS EVIL. Nanking, Dec. 16.
    79 11 NARCOTICS EVIL. Nanking, Dec. 16. Dr. Chu Chia-hua, Minister of Communications, In a strict order, prohibits the smoking of opium among staff members of the Ministry. Every member is required to provide three guarantors a receptacle will be placed in the Ministry for secret reports about offenders. If anyone Is
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    BOMBERS' ELUSIVE TARGET.
    173 11 Darting Speedboats At 30 m.p.h. London, Dec. 15. How unsinkable speedboats are darting about the North Sea as targets for fleets of bombing planes was revealed for the first time by the Dally Telegraph. The bombers are reputed to be acquiring astounding skill in chasing 40-feet target
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    "QUITE FAIR."
    132 11 Japanese Competition In N.E.I. Tokio, Dec. 15 Bills providing for export control and retaliatory tariffs will be presented to the Diet In the coming session, according to a statement by the Finance Minister, Mr. Koreklyo Takahashl, to the press. A Neutral Course. The Hague, Dec. 15. Japanese competition
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    CHANG HSUEH-LIANG.
    40 11 Young Marshal On Way To Shanghai. Rome, Dec. 15. Ex-Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang left for Shanghai this evening from Venice. He is aboard the Conte Verdi which met heavy seas in the Adriatic where a gale Is raging.— Reuter.
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    PLEA TO OVERSEAS CHINESE.
    637 11 Support Wanted. FUTURE OF STATE MAY DEPEND ON YOU." Nanking, Dec. 11 In a lengthy message to overseas Chinese, the Central Overseas Affairs Committee after explaining the situation in Fuklen, appeals for unanimous support for trie Immediate launching af a punitive expedition against the Fukien rebels.
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    ANTI-RED CAMPAIGN.
    75 11 Heavy Central Casualties In Szechuan. Shanghai, Dec. 15. Belated reports state that the 20th Army under Gen. Tang Sen paid a high price for the recapture of Ylngshaii, about 90 miles north of Chungking, recently. Half of the brigades under Major-Generals Yang Han-yo and Hsia Chiung have been
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    CLASH IN NORTH FUKIEN.
    532 11 Reds Repulsed By Loyal Central Forces. MARSHAL CHIANG. Said To Have Ordered General Offensive. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek is reported to have ordered the launching of a punitive expedition against the rebels. A sharp clash occurred yesterday between a communist force and the loyal Fukien Provincial troops
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    SULTAN'S MESSAGE TO ROTARIANS.
    1559 12 RACIAL FRIENDLINESS. "Characteristic Of The Malay States." An appeal for maintaining friendly intercourse between all races in the Malay States was made by the Sultan of Selangor yesterday. This venerable ruler opened the first Rotary convention ever held in his State. Reports were presented by delegates
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    Crackers Banned.
    77 12 It is not intended to issue any permits for the letting off of crackers or fireworks over Christmas and New Tear. It should be remembered that in the absence of permission the letting eff of crackers or fireworks is an offence under the Minor Offences Ordinance. T' c
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    STRAITS CHINESE AND GOVERNMENT.
    388 12 Important Move. CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEES. It is the Intention of His Excellency the Governor to appoint in each Settlement leading members of the Straits Chinese community to form a Consultative Committee, which will be known as The Governor's Straits Chinese Consultative Committee. It will not be a
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    KORAN READING COMPETITION.
    447 12 Novel Ceremony In Johore. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Dec. 14. There were many people at the Abubakar Mosque this afternoon, when the Koran reading competition organised by the Religious Education Department was successfully carried out. Among those attending were the Dato Mentrt Besar. Dato Abdul
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    STATUS OF CHINESE WIFE.
    1160 12 Law And Custom. ACTION AGAINST HUSBAND FAILS. The Court of Appeal consisting of the Hon'ble Mr. 8. J. Thomas, Chief Justice (presiding), Mr. Justice Gerahty and Mr. Justice Mudle, dismissed with costs the appeal of Choi Wai Wing, a young Chinese woman, against the decision of
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    Town And Country In Malaya.
    546 12 PERAK SMALL HOLDERS IN THE SLUMP. There has been no substantial felling of trees, small-holders preferring to tap all-out, while only the Chinese have shown any disposition to substitute food crops for rubber. There has been little or no change m the outlook for this
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    PUBLIC EXAMINATION OF MR. J. B. DAVID.
    1142 13 Heavy Losses Due To World Trade Depression. Mr. J. B. David, formerly one of the best known and most prosperous stock and share brokers and mining prospectors in the country, appeared before Mr. Justice Mills yesterday for public examination in bankruptcy. A receiving
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    LORRY CRASHES INTO MOSQUITO BUS.
    400 13 Chinese Driver Heavily Fined. A Eurasian woman, Mrs. C. Lange.j her baby boy, an amah and the Malay conductor of a mosquito 'bus were all j badly injured on Nov. 3 as the result of the collision between their vehicle and a light Ford lorry
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    FURIOUS DRIVING.
    174 13 Inspector Just Avoids Accident. A European who drove his car at such a furious speed around a bend that the vehicle's body was said to have swayed on its chassis and pedestrians had to side-step in order to avoid being run over, was prosecuted In the fourth magistrate's
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    MAN AND WOMAN ON MURDER CHARGE.
    180 13 Body Unearthed In Plantation. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Dec. 14. The Plentong Police under Inspector Elahi Baksh arrested a Chinese j woman. Tan Ah Bpl and a coolie, 'Heng Soon Kiak, who were both produced before Sheikh Abubakar, second magistrate, this morning
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    DR. HOLDBROOK.
    137 13 Goes Home On Medical Advice. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 15. Dr. H. G. Holdbrook, Chief Medical Officer, Penang, who has not been In the best of health recently, left for home by Dutch air mall yesterday. I His hurried departure was due to urgent medical advice.
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    BOND RESCINDED.
    126 13 Good Report On Petition Writer. A six months' bond in a surety of $100 compelling a Ceylonese petition writer. James Muttlah, to be of good behaviour was rescinded by the third magistrate, Mr. R. J. W. Curtis, yesterday. When Muttlah was .round over three months ago it was
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    LADY CLEMENTI.
    50 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 15. Lady dementi and the Misses Clementl arrived In Penang this morning by the Kedah. They proceeded to Bel Retiro directly after landing, where they will be in residence until about Jan. 8. The Governor Is due next week from Kuala Lumpur.
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    MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.
    352 13 Dr. R. Chelliah, who recently retired on pension from the F.M.S. Medical Service, Is an inmate of the General Hospital, Talping. Mr. R. M. Young was entertained at a tea-party by the staff of the Government English School, Alor Star, on Sunday evening on the occasion of
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    First Official Test In India.—England Bowlers Subdue Batsmen.
    43 14 First Official Test In India. England Bowlers Subdue Batsmen. The first Test match between India and England was played at Lord's in 1932. H.M. the King is seen being introduced to the players, six of whom are taking part in the Bombay game.
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    WEEK-END SPORT IN MALAYA.
    513 14 Interesting Rugby Match In Penang. The northern finalists of the Malaya Cup competition should be decided at Penang today when Selangor meet the Penang XV at Rugby. Both sides have defeated Perak and the winner's of today's game will head the Northern Section. In the event
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    SQUASH RACQUETS. Tanglin Club Handicap Tournament.
    111 14 SQUASH RACQUETS. Tanglin Club Handicap Tournament. The result of ties played yesterday in the Tanglin Club Squash racquets tournament were as follows: B Class: A. P. Cameron plus 2 beat M. H. Brown scr., 9—2, 9—7, 5—9, 9—7. F. O. Thompson plus 2 beat J. K. Gwinell plus 2 9—5,
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    PENANG RUGBY.
    98 14 Perak Asiatics' Easy Victory. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 15. The Perak Asiatics defeated Penang A by 20 points (four goals) to three (one try) In a fast game played on the Esplanade this afternoon. Faster behind the scrum and more together forward the Asiatic side fully
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    INDIA TAKE ALL DAY TO SCORE 212 RUNS.
    938 14 Sparkling Innings By C. K. Naidu. India batted all day for 212 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the first Test match at Bombay yesterday. The batsmen found runs extremely difficult to get against the excellent length of the England
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    PENANG RACES. Handicaps For Gold Cup.
    184 14 PENANG RACES. Handicaps For Gold Cup. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 14. In addition to the four horses sent, Hollandla, Kongsl, Java and Old Frlent, Trainer Marland has also brought two rrom Java, Ernst and Mlssardls. Neither of these two Is eligible for the Gold Cup. Of the four
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    BIG WINS.
    63 14 Police And Wiltshires In Form. The Police hockey team yesterday tided another win to their Impressive when they defeated the A.P.C five clear goals They were only one up at the lnterU. but asserted their superiority in he second half, adding four goals to nelr score. The Wiltshires
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    HOME FOOTBALL FIXTURES.
    265 14 Second Division Leaders Meet. I The following matches will be played this afternoon in the English and Scottish Leagues: First Division. Arsenal vs. Chelsea. Birmingham vs. Leicester C Blackburn R. vs. Huddersfield T. Derby Co. vs. Sheffield Utd. Everton vs. Sunderland Leeds Utd. vs. Whampton W. Manchester
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    LOCAL HOCKEY.
    160 14 The following have been Invited to play hockey for S.C.C. vs. Malaya Command on Wednesday, Dec. 20. at S.C.C. F. J. L. Mayger; K. C. Johnson Hill. F. V. Duckworth; T. W. Morray, Lt. N. C. Phillips, D. H. Tudor; L. N. Davis. C. N. Reed. H. S.
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  • Gunners Beat Club At Hockey.—R.A.F.'s Success Against S.C.F.A. XV.
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      R. A.'s FINE RECOVERY ON PADANG.
      434 15 Beat S.C.C. XI After Being Two Goals Down. R.A. 4; SC.C. .3. Good hard play compensated for a lack of science in the hockey match between the R.A. and the S.C.C. at the Padang yesterday, but in some respects the "hard" element was over
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    331 15 Today. December 16. Hockey: Singapore vs. Malacca. PadangPerak vs. Penang. Ipoh; S.B.C. "B" vs. A. A. Bat. R.A., S.R.C. grd.; O.R.A. vs. S.C.R.C, R.I. grd. Rugby: Malaya Cup: Negri Seuibilan vs. Malaya Command, Scremban Penang vs Selangor. Penang; S.C.C. vs. Command 11. Padang: Medical College vs. Wiltshires. M.C.U.
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    "BEST FOOTBALLER."
    76 15 Keng Hock's Slight Lead Over Dolfattah. In the competition being run by the Malayan Breweries Ltd.. to find the "best footballer In Malaya" Keng Hoc!: (Straits Chlnnse F.A., Singapore) leads Dolfattah (Malaya FA., Singapore) by 298 votes, and Henry (Kuala Lumpur) Is 3489 votes behind, third. In the
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    GEORGES CARPENTIER
    182 15 Will He Succeed Where Others Failed? London, Nov. 23. Georges Carpentier, who had his last fight more than seven years ago. is to stage a "come-back." He is to challenge Andre Lenglet, the present holder for the heavyweight championship of Prance. The match is to be decided at
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    BODY-UNE BOWLING SETTLEMENT.
    135 15 Larwood Expresses His Delight London, Dec. 15. The end of the body-line bowling controversy with Australia's last cable has been greeted with great satisfaction in England and Australia, though the rebel section of the Australian Board is stlU unsatisfied. Mr. Kelly, manager of the last Australian team
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    CONTINENT'S BEST.
    380 15 Handicapper's Estimate Of Crapom. The bancUcapper for Le Tremblay recently published a Free Handicap for three-year-olds. The distance was one mile five furlongs. Crapom is regarded as the best colt in Continental Europe, as he Is given about 71b. more than the Grand Prix winner Capiello, who In
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    LOCAL GOLF.
    231 15 Postlethwaite Cup At Garrison G.C. The Postlethwaite Cup competition over 36 holes was played Dec. 1 to 15 at the Garrison Golf Club and resulted In a win for Mrs. R. E. Morris. Scores: Mrs. R. E Morris. 72 80 152 Mrs. P. Power, 76 77 153 Mrs.
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    JOHORE CHINESE OUTPLAYED.
    269 15 S.C.F.A. Score Five Goals Without Reply. Singapore Chinese 5; Johore Chinese C By five goals to nil, an S.C.F.A. defeated the Johore Chinese at football yesterday at the Anson Road Stadium. Play was mostly in favour of the local team who displayed superiority throughout in all departments,
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    O.R.A. TENNIS.
    211 15 Tne following were results of ties played in the Old Rafflsians' Association Tennis Tournament: C. T. Peall Cun. Dr. S. L. Oehlers beat Teo Tlan Keng, I—6, ft— 4. 6—2. 1. iubles Han. ip. Dr. S. L. Oehlers and N. A. Mallal owe 15 beat Dr. P. L.
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    ALKAFF CUP.
    162 15 Final Of Malay School Football Competition. The final of the Singapore Malay Inter-school football competition for the Syed Mohamec. Alkali Cup will be played tomorrow at Victoria Bridge School ground, Jalan Besar, between Geylang Malay School (champions of East Division) and Teluk Saga I "alay School (champions of
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    WATER POLO.
    65 15 The following have been selected to play for the V.M.C.A. Junior Department "A" Team against the "B" Coy. of the Wilts. Regiment on Friday at 5 p.m. at the V.M.C.A. Pool, Fort Canning: lim Kirn San, Lim Thye Hock, Chan Choon Jin, Yap Yeow Slang, Lee Hin Ming,
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    LOCAL BASEBALL.
    214 15 Singapore To Meet F.M.S. Tomorrow. Local basebail enthusiasts are promised an interesting week-end in the shape of two major baseball games this week-end. In both games local stars will measure bats with a strong team Ircni the F.M.S. Today's game will be played on St. Joseph's ground at
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    CHINESE RUGBY SIDE'S GOOD DISPLAY.
    435 15 Threequarters' Mistakes Result In Defeat. B.A.F. "A" .12 pts Chinese XV .6 pta. The newly-formed Chinese Rugby fifteen met with defeat at the hands of the R.A.F. when they encountered a team from Seletar on St. Joseph's Institution ground yesterday. They have shown great improvement
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    THE GAY LIFE OF LONDON.
    744 16 (By Our Own Correspondent.) Straits Times Office, Fleet, Street, Nov. 16. LONDON life has caught everyone up in its whirl once again, and we are all of us burning both ends of the candle at top speed. It Is all very exciting, of course, there
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    Return Of The Turquoise.
    328 16 Return Of The Turquoise. WHEN I called for my watch, the Jeweller was receiving the instructions of another customer :-.j to the way in which she wanted a Victorian locket set with blue- green turquoises converted into a brooch. "That's the fourth order I've taken this week for alterations to
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    HEALTH HINTS.
    167 16 HEALTH HINTS. Anaemic persons should eat plenty of spinach, cabbage, apples and grapes, for all these foods contain a large supply of iron, which is highly beneficial. A bland iodine ointment smeared on the "heads" If bolls frequently acts as a SDeedy curative. Sufferers from insomnia should try taking an
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    I HAVE NOTICED.
    185 16 I HAVE NOTICED. TTHAT one of the very latest hats Is shaped almost exactly like the paper boats one folds from paper to amuse small children. I*HAT sequin bows in gold, silver or bronze are the newest shoulder trimmings, and square dress clips in onyx, Jade and diamante are also
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    Woman Week 'By Week
    211 16 "Unbreakables" In The Home. Gradually, my household is being equipped with "unbreakables," «nd their introduction is greatly reducing the friction that formerly existed between myself, my staff, my laundry, and various other institutions. To take the laundry first— rubber buttons on pyjamas, pillow-slips, and the like,
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      347 16 A CONFIDENTIAL QUESTIONWhit do you do to control perspiration—to protect your dainty frocks? Do you use Odorono, as do thousands of women in every country in the world? The oldest and best -known of all liquid deodorants is ODORONO, a doctor's prescription. It safely and surely prevents that perspiration which
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      143 16 B^ \3tduuuuf zvaihuuf RUINS YOUR HAIR Soap should be usod very carefully, if you want to keep your hair looking iv beat. Many soap* and prepared shampoos contain too much free alkali. This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and ruins it. The best thing for steady use is
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      417 16 OKk MAISON "VOGUE" \J%*^k 22> HIGH STREET SINGAPORE. T4 ]/J>JbL PHONE: 4861. dLj\|? CLOTHES MAKE THE WOMAN -^d Jt\ though we do believe that the 4*^*. A f bV. originator of this snappy slogan flrsC referred ■HTVtfV AofA. to the less decorative sex and V aV-^ia i^BR-*-**!^ CLOTHES DO MAKE
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    A JOURNAL IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
    2542 17 MANY who have lived in Kuala Lumpur, the storm centre of the pro-Malay controversy. In the last three years must have read Mr. Haynes' attack on the newspapers in his farewell speech in the Legislative Council, with feelings akin to despUr. It was not
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    "VILLAGES" IN MID ATLANTIC.
    386 17 U.S.-To-Europe Air Service The United States Government Is almost certain to take immediate steps to realise what has been regarded as a fantastic dream the construction of a series or five "seadromes" In the Atlantic to provide a 24-hour air service from America to Europe, writes
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    STAMP WORTH £10,000.
    168 17 Legal Battle Over Bit Of Paper. A woman la now fighting a legal battle over a faded bit of paper worth £10,000, and In London on Nov. 4 a man spoke of bis plans to cross the Atlantic Ocean to secure It for hlm- self, says the
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    SIDEWALKS OF CANTON.
    81 17 9,000 Trees Planted In Two Years. In the summer of last year over 8,000 trees were planted on the road sides oi Canton by the Public Works Bureau, and over 1,000 this year. The trees not only beautify Canton but afford shade during the summer. The trees
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      627 17 I 1 I I MALAYAN AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL DECEMBER 1933. SPECIAL RICE NUMBER Price 50 cents per copy or $5/- per annum, post free. J Obtainable through any bookseller or direct from THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, KUALA LUMPUR. THE NEW VOLUME COMMENCES WITH THE NUMBER TO BE PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 15TH
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    GEN. TSAI'S ESCAPE.
    181 18 Disclosures By Gen. Ho Chien. Changsha, Dec. 10. Remarkable revelations concerning the Fukien developments have been made by Gen. Ho Chlen, Chairman of the Hunan Provincial Government. General Ho returned here recently from Lokchong, Northern Kwangtung, where he met Gen. Chan Chai-tong and other South-Western leaders to
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    TO ATTACK CHEKIANG
    214 18 Reds Co-operating With 19th Army. Shanghai. Dec. 15. Reports from North Fukien confirm that thousands of Communists are advancing from South Kiangsl In the direction of South Chekiang to attack the Central forces, while the 19th Route Army have pressed northwards by Yenping and Kutien. Their first
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    AVIATION IN CHINA.
    43 18 Nanking, Dec. 14 The National Commission for the Promotion of Aviation announces that during the period between May 3 and Nov. 14, a total of over $941,000 donated towards the Aviation fund has been collected from various quarters— Kuo Mln.
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    INTERNATIONAL CABLES.
    106 18 New Rules To Be Enforced In China. Nanking, Dec. 12. In an order to the Bureau of International Telegraphs, the Ministry of Communications recently Instructed that a protest be lodged with the authorities of the Great Northern and Eastern Extension Cable Companies against their distribution of notifications to
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    BUYING BRITISH.
    97 18 Big Nanking Order For Rail Coaches. Nanking, Dec. 12 An order has been placed In Britain by the Ministry of Railways for a large number of railway carriages to be distributed among the various Government lines. The order includes 4 locomotives, 16 passengers coaches, twenty 40-ton flat wagons,
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      61 18 Coal Tar. SUPPLIED IN VARIOUS GRADES TO SUIT ALL PURPOSES. AT SPECIALLY REDUCED PRICES. LEE KIM SOO, 89, Hinn "TREET, SINGAPORE. Tel. No. 2063. FOR ALL DEFECTS OF VISION CONSULT M. EZEKIEL SONS, Established nearlj 20 rears OPTOMETRISTS and OPTICIANS Only Addre»s: RaOe* Chambers. Battle? Place, Singapore. Branch SS, Noordwi*.
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      198 18 ..JpP I"■ DRIVE A I[s HUPMOBILE' dh iff i-lj, I Why did I choose the "Silver Anniversary** fuel, oil and repair costs. Comparative testa Hupmobile? I'll tell you. I like style. Seven drew me to Hupmobile. times Hupmobile won first award in European j look ahead when j b j
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      365 18 WHITENS TEETH t m 3 shadk |N 3 days I .you have the InstantlyI n$ tantly Kills Germs ThaC Cause I MOST DAZZLING. luwouujr IVJU» \iciui» v. vau»c ••-■> I attractive Most Ural 1 roubles f^^^J TEETI I 'p E EVER In just a few days you'll see how much
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    JAPANESE INROADS.
    151 19 Foreign Firms Close In Manchurip Mukden, Dec. 1. Japanese in. strlal and commercial companies are gradually elbowing other foreign concerns out of business In Manchuria, it was indicated today in a report issued by the Manchukuo Government. While new Japanese-owned stores and businesses were opening on every hand
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    "COLLECTED" WAGES.
    100 19 Bert Hall StiU Thinks He Did Right Thing. Seattle, Nov. 30. Bert L. Hail, American aviator, arrived here today, en route to McNeil Island, to begin serving a two year sentence for embezzlement Imposed by the United Stater Court for China in Shanghai. He appeared unperturbed by his
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    SHENG AN PIRATES.
    141 19 Trial In Dairen On Dec. 14. Dairen, Dec. 11. It was announced by the Japanese authorities that the trial of- the five Europeans involved In the 3neng An piracy outrage, has been jet for Tec. 14. The case will be tried In the Dairen District Court b>
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    BELGIUM'S TRADE.
    89 19 Commercial Mission Coming To Far East. Brussels. Dec. 1. In the course ci a speech on Belgium's trade policy yesterday before the Belgian Cham jer, M. Paul Hymans. the Foreign Minister, said that, in order to develop her market outlets and to facilitate her power of commercial expansion
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    FORTUNE-TELLERS.
    37 19 2,000 Registered At Canton. The Bureau of Public Utilities at Canton lately ordered the registration of fortune-tellers. Accordingly 2,000 people called and registered. The Bureau has now Issued notifications that registration of fortune-tellers has been stopped.
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    LANGUAGE STUDENT.
    51 19 Mr. M. H. van der VaU, a language student if the Netherlands East India Government, who has been studying In Pe'.plng for almost two years, arrived In Shanghai, and hopes to remain (or two months before proceeding to Canton. He v 11! stay In Canton for a year's
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      169 19 Today's Crossword Puzzle Hi 12. I p I 14 I B5~"l IsVvl T^TTI L^ii F I I I L9I ~~TBKBrt. r I I I 111 I (CLUES.) ACROSS. W> EX*** 21. Mount up 22. Put aside 23. Corn grinders 1 Straicht 24 Drives »w«.y I SSlUan to flow ut 9
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