The Straits Times, 19 December 1933

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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABIJSHKD IfSARLT A OKNTUBY.) THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1938. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER -19, 1933. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      350 1 SINGAPORE: 78. CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5151). PULL THE STRING ta y<>« need to do to open the hermetically sealed Inner container no tin to cut and leave sharp Jagged edges.... no sticky tape to get entangled In your -'"■^fcSnHa And fhCn k revoaled t0 vlew the arra y of luscious
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      552 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated Jr> England.) UAH. PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B1OO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND PAR EA8T MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AMD JAPAN. Due Tonage 8 pore y BHUTAN 6.100 Dec. CORFU 16.080 Dec. 22
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      706 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON. Naples, Huwflo, Land—. Antwerp Rotterdam and Middlesbrough. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail HAKOZAKI MARU 10.400 Dec. 37 3S t TERUKUNI MARU 13.000 Jan. 9 10 HAKUSAN MARD 10.400 Jan. M SS HART7NA MARC 10.400 Feb. 7 8 I KATOR1 MARD 10.000 Feb. S3 S3
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      584 2 BURNS PfflLP LINE. (Incorporate in Austrmlla.) FOB BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE tU JAVA. DABWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the wellknown steamer MARRLLA (7,865 tons) and the m. MANOOLA (3.352 tons) (Cargo only). The u. MARK! I A ki one of the largest and finest steamers trading to
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      512 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., (Incorporated in Denmark.) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON. BOTTEHDMt, HAMBUKG AND COPENHAGEN. Prom Prom Prom Prom 8'ix>re Jalacca Port Perang 8wett LALANDIA 26/12 26 12 27/12 29/12 MEONIA 16/1 16/1 17/1 19 1 ALSIA 6/2 6/2 7/2 i/3 BORINGIA 27/2 27/2 28/2 2/3 PIONIA
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      1203 2 I V T sbbbl «aaaaaaay^aaaaaafcdV T* >< F^—Tat THE BLUE FUNNtt LINE (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW dTEAMSHIP CO. Pteam Ship Co^ Ltd. and China Mutual (1931) LTD. Steam Navigation Co, Ltd. THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP CO. CTU THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO-
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    WARSHIPS FOR SINGAPORE.
    636 3 Programme Of Visits. FORTHCOMING NAVAL CONFERENCE. The movement programme ol British Warships in January discloses that seven vessels, comprising three cruisers, an aircraft carrier, a sloop and two destroyers, together carrying 3.000 men, will concentrate at Singapore during the forthcoming Far Eastern Naval Conference. The visit of
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    JAPANESE PURCHASE.
    168 3 British War-Prize Sold To New Owners. The Japanese crew which is to bring the steamer Puriri from London to Japan are on board the N.Y.K. liner Fushimi Maru. The Puriri, which has been sold to Japanese buyers, is a British ship of 8.04? tons gross. She was built
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    SEVENTEEN YEARS ON OCEAN BED.
    327 3 Icebreaker Raised At i Fifth Attempt. Leningrad, Oct. 28. The icebreaker, Sadko, which sunk 17 years ago in Kandalaksha Bay in the White Sea near the Polar Circle, was raised this month by Soviet sailers and engineers. In January, 1915, the Sadko, purchased in Canada
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    JAPANESE SHIPPING. All Round Increase In Freight Rates.
    196 3 JAPANESE SHIPPING. All Round Increase In Freight Rates. Following on the Increase of the freight rates for the Philippines Une this spring, the rates for the African Service were raised in November, and those for the Indian (Singapore) Service are to be raised by 25 per cent in January next.
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    THE NEW FATSHAN.
    151 3 Hong Kong. Dec. 2. Spick and span, like a millionaire's yacht, the new B. S. s.s. Fatshan entered Canton harbour on schedule time on Monday morning. There was an unusually large crowd on the wharf to greet the liner as she was being docked. She carried a
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    STRAITS HOMEWARD CONFERENCE.
    36 3 Merchants are hereby Informed that it has been agreed to quote the rate of 105s. per ton of 50 eft. on Groundnut Oil In Drums from Straits to Conference basis Ports in Europe.
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    THE RANCHI
    33 3 . The s.s. Ranchl has left Hong Kong and is expected to arrive at Singapore at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. She will proceed alongside the S.H. Board's wharf on arrival.
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    PASSENGERS
    35 3 . The following passengers arrived by the Ipoh from Penang yesterday: Miss Crochett, Mrs. J. S. Weston, Mr. P Ford, Miss Elson. Mr. R N. Bryat* L D. 'Harris, Mr. Teurnley. Mrs. Robertson and child.
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    160 3 TIDORE. Dut., 525 tons, from SI. Pandjang 19-12. for SI. Pandjang 21-12. CLARA JEBSEN. Dan., 1,145 tons, from Hong Kong 19-12, for Bangkok 19-12. BAN HONG LJONO, Brit., 709 tons, from Semarang 18-12, for Java ports 19-12. DUKAT. Norw.. 761 tons, from Bangkok 18-12. for Java 20-12. HAFTHOR,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD
    123 3 . KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. "Princess Mary," Buijskes, The Cable, Angelina. Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tanjonc Pafar. Albert Dock Pontlanak. Victoria Dock Pinna. Keppel lUrboui Kind's Dock Nil. No. 1 Dock Lch. "Moonstone," Slngkara. No. 3 Dock Mapla. Tuesday, December '9.
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      457 3 jig NORDDEUTSCHEF dSh LLOYD. f'i<-J (Incorporated la XttgSr Germany) The nodeinientiooed are the company's intended fixtures:— OUTWARD 1 SAALE for Manila, Hong Kong. S'hai. N. China Japan Dec. 30 5 LAHN for Manila, Hong Kong. S'hai, N. China «c Japan Dec. 31 5 TRAVE for Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai. N.
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      447 3 PRESIDENT LINERS £67.3.11 FROM EITHER MANILA OR BONG KONG VIA AMERICA TO EUROPE This rate includes: (a) Tourist class across the Pacißc. (b) Ist class rail in America. (c) Tourist class Atlantic in the new and famous s.s. Manhattan or s.s. Washington. NOTE: If passage through the Panama Canal is
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      340 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNAL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. Incorporated In England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG Via Ports and Sacs CanaL Due Balls. Steamer Spore Spore CITY OP EVANSVILLE Dec 29 Jan. t CITY OF NORWICH Jan. 14 Jan. 1« FOB HONG KONG, SHANGHAI A JAPAN. Steamer 'Jue Spore. CITY OF
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      96 3 TIDE TABLES. Tunday, December 19. H W. 12.39 a.m., 9 ft.. 11.21 a.m.. 10 ft. S in. L. W. S.29 a.m.. 6 ft.. 6 20 p.m.. 2 in. Wednesday. December 2«. H. W 1.11 a.m., 9 ft.. 12.9 p.m.. 10 ft. 4 in. L. W. 6.14 a.m., 4 ft. 9
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      76 3 SINGAPORE WEATHER REPORT. Stations Yesterday Last nlgK Max. Rainfall Bright Min. temp, ins Sunshine temp. *P hrs. *P Alor Star 88 Nil 7.2 71 Kota Bharu 84 Nil 6 9 72 K Trengganu 82 0.09 4.5 70 Bukit Jeram 87 Nil 5 9 71 Morsing 80 0 16 0.7 72
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      322 4 SITUATIONS VACANT When applying for any position advertised in Ibese columns send copies of testimonials. Do not send original*. WANTED, lady teachers with or without experience also lady clerk. 143, S. Times. WANTED, a first class experienced Pressman. State machines able to run and salary rcq'iired. Apply with copies of
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      738 4 MOTOR VEHICLES ROYAL MOTOR HIRING. Hup Si Bulck for hire. Charges moderate. Phone 4591. QUICK SALE. CITROEN SALOON, ryl. 13 hp. in excellent condition. $400 cash. No offers. Box 133. Straits Times. WANTED FOR CASH, secondhand small 4 5 seater car. 1930 or later model, saloon preferred. Particulars price No.
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      577 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET Ground First Floor, Robinson Rd Premises, separately or together. United Engineers. TO LET, No. 110, Robinson Road, suitable for office Si store. Apply S. Manasseh St Co. 6-3. Malacca Btreet LAIDLAW BUILDING. Offices to let at moderate rents, electric lift to both floors. Apply Manager, Whiteaway,
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      629 4 PUBLIC NOTICES LOCAL EMPLOYERS HAVING VACANCIES FOR EUROPEANS ARC URGED TO CONSULT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE EUROPEAN UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE AT THB T.M.C.A. SINGAPORE. NOTICE The Exchange Banks will be nosea an:— MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS DAY TUESDAY. DECEMBER 26. BOXING DAY (PUBLIC HOLIDAYS) TONGKAH COMPOUND NO. LIABILITY. NOTICE. A Dividend,
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      912 4 AUCTION NOTICES. By order of Superintendent of the Government Monopolies AUCTION SALE of one motor launch known as "IPHIGENELV as she lies afloat at Monopolies Pier (Raffles Quay) Sinpapor,-. To be held In our saleroom, 12, Robinson Road, on Friday, Dee. 22, 1933 at 2.3d pjn. PARTICULARS. Built by Singapore
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      609 4 BUSINESS CARD^ FIGARO EUROPEAN LADY EXPERT* JOST ARRIVED <£ Q PERMANENT WAVING. WITH LATEST EQUIPMENT RAFFLES HOTEX (Boom IN) and at 93 Bras Basah Read. MASSAGE HALL' MANICURE AND MAS^AUE. Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA M. WATERLOO STREET Telephone 7467. Mrs. CHENG. 74, SELEGIE ROAD. Formerly established in Shanghai as
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      174 4 \i SUBSCRIPTION RATES star-, ore Within O. He t MaUya Malaya. Postage. Monthly S 3.M S 4.M I 2.50 Quarterly %M SI2.M 7.M HalfYeirly $17.0. »4.H IIMO Yearly *34-»» Note—OitiUUon ehesues should Include the usul bank dtatuuat ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges aad iuotrurHoM for CLASSIFIED ADVKRTISTMENTB a. as under 25
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    NEW TRADE.
    218 5 Dealing In Photos Of Private People. To find his wife's photograph hangIng in a shop in Bugis Street was the annoying experience of Mr. Tan Swee Poh, a local resident. This was mentioned in the fourth police court on Saturday when a Tamil Mohammedan M. S. Gani, was
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    ALLEGED INFANTICIDE.
    92 5 Child's Body Found On Seashore. Ooh Ah Keow. a 30-year-old Chinese woman, was produced again before Mr. Norman Grlce, the second magistrate, on Saturday on a charge of murdering her ten-day-old Infant by suffocating it. The allegation is that she had stuffed the infant's mouth with sand and,
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    CHANDU PIPES.
    90 5 Prized For Medicinal Properties. Chan AU Moon who had pleaded guilty at a previous hearing before Mr. Norman Grlce, the second magistrate. to the theft of three chandu smoking pipes was sentenced to one day's simple imprisonment and to a fine of $50. in default one month's rigorous
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    CHRISTMAS CAT RING.
    132 5 Malacca Volunteers' Concert. The Malacca Volunteer Corps hall was packed on Thursday last when M.V.C. children of all nationalities gathered together with their parents and friends for the annual concert and Christmas tree. A large Christmas tree had been erected in the middle of the stage, the
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    WIGS IN COURT
    111 5 . Judges To Wear Them In 1934. iKrom Our Owr. Correspondent Penang. Dec. 15. The Judges of the Supreme Court have decided to wear their w"g, H£ rth y o, appear ln cou »n It Pinang Gazette understands). That being so the judges have thought that barristers appearing
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    PRIZE APPOINTMENTS.
    122 5 Malacca Clerks To Forward Grievances. The annual report of the Junior Clril Service Association. Malacca, states: The advisability of addressIng the Government re promotions to prize appointments lr. this Settlement has engaged the attention ot the committee during the last few months, and in due course it Is
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      382 5 HOTELS To-day's Attractions SPECIAL DINNER DANCE (formal) 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. Dinner $4. Non-Dlnera $1. rovimc nAY DINNER FANCY DRESS BOXING
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      135 5 SERVICE QUALITY PRICE IF ITS 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 Ra dlo Stockists. Best equipped and most efficient SERVICE DEPT. 'PHONE
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      449 5 MALAYAN A.R.S. KUALA HANGING IN WARD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Today's Programme Talping, Dec. 16. loaays rrogramme. A Chlnese decreplt aged M an rail si*n r c r Inmate of the decrepit ward, Talping. v wive lenrth 48 9' Metres was found nang^K by the ward kepala Wave-length 48.9, Metres.
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      152 5 Today's Crossword Puzzle PLT IIT" 1 T~| 1H r j7j 7 H rr (CLUES.) AtKOSS 1. Repeatedly 23. Storm 6. Viper 24. Intended 9. Satisfy 27. Pointed end 11. Musical term 29. Crowd 12. Speech impediment 30. Forsaken. 18. Urge forward 14. Cilt 17. Was afraid 19. Leather strap 21.
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      CHRISTMAS DANCES.
      55 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am .shocked to learn from your advertisement columns that dancing will take place at the local hotels on Sunday Dec. 24, 1933 and continue Into the early hours of Christmas morning. Where are our clergy? Yours, etc., AUBREY V.
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      CYCLE REGISTRATION.
      185 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, "Victim" has taken umbrage at my use of the word trivial in connection with the registration of bicycles. Surely the cap fits well. His petulant reply proves that, what he calls, my attempt at sarcasm and ridicule which he considers
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      THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
      287 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your leading article of Dec. 8 on what the League was intended to be makes interesting reading. The League of Nations, of which the U.S.A. has never been a member, constitutes a method of gathering the nations together,
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      FORESTAI TIMBER CO.
      182 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I crave a portion of your valuable space in order to invite the attention of bondholders of the Forestal Timber Co., Ltd., New Zealand, to Clause 10 of the Trust Deed (quoted in their sixth report of Feb.
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    ANNUAL DINNER.
    141 6 Chinese Friendly Association. On the occasion of the 16th anniversary, the Chinese Friendly Association held a dinner on Saturday night at the Southern Hotel. Mr. Lee Wah Seong, the president of the association, was in the chair. There was a large gathering. The toast of the Association was
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    MOTHER CHARGED.
    111 6 Alleged Murder Of Infant. Ooh Ah Keow, a 30-year-old Chinese woman, was produced by Inspector Frew of the Joo Chiat Police before the Second Magistrate, on a 1 charge of infanticide. She denied the allegation and was remanded until today for further inquiries. On Dec. 2 the body
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    MUNICIPAL ACTION.
    127 6 Municipal Committee No. 4. Action taken at meeting held on the 8th December 1933. Approved provision of ten flat concrete benches on the Esplanade sea I Iront at an approximate cost of $60. Disapproved rubber factory licence for No. 316 Dunearn Road, which Is outside the industrial or
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    SON KEPT IN CHAINS
    201 6 To Keep Him Out Of Mischief Stocks, chains and locks were exhibited in the .Penang Police Court, when a Tamil named Arulandu was charged before Mr. D. Wills with wrongfully confining a compatriot also named Arulandu, between Nov. 9 and 11 at S2M Penang Road. The
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    CHRISTMAS SHOW.
    98 6 The Roman Catholic Parish Priest's annual Christmas entertainment for children will take place on Thursday Dec, 28. The entertainment will consist of a cinema show arrarged by Mr. John S. Aroozoo at the Victoria Theatre, fallowed by the distribution of toys (for children up to 10 years of
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    INDIAN AGENT.
    43 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang, Dec. 17. The Indians of Klang and Coast District entertained the new Agent of the Government of India, Rao Sahib K. A. Mukundan, and Mrs. Mukundan, yesterday. The Agent was welcomed by Mr. E. V. Chacko.
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    61 6 The wpp'h" general meeting and the annual dinner of the Alumni Association of the King Edward VII College of Medicine, Singapore will be held at Sea View Hotel on Dec. 21 j at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. Meribers who wish to attend the dinner and have not yet
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      169 6 SHOP EARLY TO SECURE THE BEST. EVERYBODY IS BUYING X'MAS TOYS AND PRESENTS FROM WHITEAWAYS AT THE EXTRAORDINARY X'MAS DISCOUNT OF 15 Cents OFF EVERY DOLLAR. List of Presentation Goods which is subject to this EXTRAORDINARY DISCOUNT TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYS FANCY LEATHER GOODS. LADIES' SCARVES. LADIES' HAND BAGS.
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      70 6 ENJOY Hop Ale DANCE AT THE NEW WORLD CABARET AND WIN HANDSOME PRIZES SATURDAY 23rd DECEMBER A REAL GALA NIGHT! c ac J6insl them with Evans' Pastilles. Doctors everywhere Wit j£^''^V< ';lSv M d Fngltnd »o < formuU of EVANS* Pastilles I f H^mßP^^F^l FOOD Serve Grape -Nuts regutarfy 1934
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      476 7 S|a^^ HERE THEY COME THE WONDERFUL ALL-LONDON ss CORFU BAND skfl^ T0 entertain YOU again N PI FRIDAY, DEC: 22nd REMEMBER HOW YOU ENJOYED THEIR GLORIOUS WALTZES? WELL, THIS TIME THEY ARE BRIGING THE X'MAS ATMOSPHERE OF "HOME" TO YOU, AND LONDON'S LATEST MUSIC. SPEND THE NIGHT WITH THEM IT
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      200 7 Opening TO-NIGHT! Just the RIGHT SHOW with a Laugh- a -minute! CAPITOL \~*M Universal's Lnugh-fest with the Screen's craziest pair— &SLIM SUMMERVILLE and ZASU PITTS "LOVE, HONOR £m OH, BABY!" He was a lawyer without a case! She ■MyK/ was a girl without a Sweetheart! WSB^M When they meet— There's
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      373 7 I TONIGHT PAVILION 6.15-9.15 ONE OF THE SEASON'S GREATEST SCREEN HITS.... TOGETHER WITH AN UNUSUAL STAGE ATTRACTION iijjjiiii^^ With Mlt Una Merkel JHkEmkMI May Robson Phillips Holmes Can you blame them *V r JL Younf and pretty smmHm£*'~~ m A thrv an "> r K o»d TUC JBHHMi a^BT lh
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    200 8 Rubber Stocks Up In London. (From Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Tuesday. Joday's Prices: Rubber, 13 3/16, down ct. Tin, Singapore price $114.62 down 25 cts. Gold, £6 6s 9d., up sd. Yesterday's Prices: Rubber. London 4 3/32 d., down l/16d. New York, S l 2 cts., down
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    PRODUCE.
    307 8 Singapore, Dec. 19, 12 i.iwn. Buyer Seller Gambler 4.00 Java Cube 6.50 Hamburg Cube 6.50 Muntok White Pepper 22.75 White Pepper 21.75 Black Pepper 13-25 Mixed Black Pepper Copra, sundried 3.15 Copra, mixed ?.45 Small Flake Tapioca 4.50 Fair Flake Tapioca 4.40 Med. Pearl Tapioca 5.00 Small Pearl Tapioca
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      218 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hoog 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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      STOCK EXCHANGE.
      250 8 Rise In Electrolytics Expected. London, Dec. 13. Apart from further investment demand for gilt-edged securities, public interest on the Stock Exchange today was almost nil and throughout the day Idle conditions prevailed all-round. Shellac continues strong, while cocoa met with a good covering demand. Otherwise, apart from some
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        MINING.
        454 8 Issue faL Pd. :i £1 Asam Kumbang il £1 Austral Malay '</- 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 iO 50 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt >/- 5/-
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        GENERAL.
        284 8 Issue fal. 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 0 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/- 22/7
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        140 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 4% p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 105 107 nom. Singapore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 102 103
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        374 8 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Fra*er Lyail 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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    PORTUGAL'S COLONIES.
    78 8 Granted Large Slice Of Preference. Lisbon, Dec. 18. A large slice of colonial preference has been granted by a decree reducing tariffs on tea and rice imported from the colonies by 70 per cent, and other goods by 60 per cent. Bug-vr and tobacco are not affected The
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    198 8 Gelat Pandjang, Eengkalb. Slak Pa* kan Baroe, Fort de Kock Padang (Hong Kwong) 3 am. Selat Pandjang. Bengkalls and Bagan (Hong Thong) 3 p.m. Brngkalis. Laboean Bilik Tandjong Bale! (Rokan) 3 p.m. North. N -East N.-West Sumatra, Ceylon, Egypt Europe (Saarbrucken) 7 p.m. Semarang New Zealand (Karetu)
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    34 8 By van Oldenbarnevelt bra uhos II Jonte Verde Jomorin S'pore London Nov. 17 Dec. fi Nov. 16 Dec 9 Nov. 15 Dec 11 Nov. 21 Dec. 11 Nov. 24 Dec. 13
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    EXCHANGES.
    91 8 Rugby, Dec. lo. Foreign exchanges today were: Amsterdam 8.13 Athens 580 Berlin 13.69>2 Bombay 1/6 3/64 Brussels 23.48>/ 3 Bucharest 550 Buenos Aires 35% sellers, official. Copenhagen 22.40 Geneva 16.89 Vi Helsingfors 226 Vi Hong Kong 1/5 3/16 Lisbon 109^8 Madrid 40 Milan 62 3/16 Montreal 5.09 Montevideo 35%
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    65 8 Noon, Dec. 19. R.S.S. equal to London Standard Buyers. Sellers. Spot (loose). 13 3/16 13>4 (F.O.B.) 13 9/16 13 11 16 Standard R.S.S. on Tender: Buyers. Sillers. Dec. 13Vi 13% Jan.-Mar. 13% 13>/ 2 Apr.-June 13% 13 t Tone of Market: Dull. Latest Cable: London
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    MONEY ORDER.
    42 8 The rate of issue Is Rs. 154 siufl. rhe rate of payment Is Rs. 158 =$100. The rate of payment Is the rate current on the day of receipt o' the Money Order Advice by the Straits Settlements Post Office.
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    25 8 From China and Japan by Ranchi due at Singapore 10 a.m. tomorrow. Prom China and Japan by Malacca Maru due at Singapore tomorrow.
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      78 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Tueaday, December 19. Annual mtgs. of Alor Oajah Rubber Estate Ltd. (12.15 p.m.) and Pajam Ltd. (12 30 p.m.) Derrick Co. Pantomime "Babes In The Wood." Victoria Theatre, 9 JO p.m. Wednesday, December Z» Pantomime "Babes In The Wood," Victoria Theatre. 9.30 p.m. Thundajr. December 21.
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      HOME FINANCIAL NEWS.
      983 9 HOME FINANCIAL NEWS. Markets Uncertain. WHAT WILL BE FATE OF DOLLAR? (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Dec. 5. While satisfaction was expressed at the relative stability cf .he dollar last week, the City had still no cue as to what President Roosevelt intended to do with the currency, and tie
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      FINANCIAL WISDOM.
      191 9 Policies Must Be Caref uUy Designed." (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 28. Lord Melchett. "I think the answer of the West to the competition of the East Is Protection, and an ordered economy which enables a comprehensive policy to be worked out and ordered progress made." Lord
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      STRAITS TRADING COMPANY.
      1830 9 Mr. Bagnall Replies To Home Criticism. QEFERENCE to London comments on his speech on July 4 last were made by Mr. J. Bagnall, who presided over the ordinary general meeting of the Straits Trading Co. yesterday. Concerning the premium for Straits tin in comparison with the price
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      632 9 BANKING. NEDEKLANDSCH INDISCHE HAKDELSBANK N. V. Established 18«3 at Amsterdam Autnorlsed Capital Olds. "0000.000 Paid Dp Capital Olds. 55.000.M0 Reserves OkU. 3S.6S1.119 HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES: THE HAGUE ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES. Bttavta: Head Office for Dutch Bui Indies. BRANCH OFFICES: DDTt'H EAST INDIES: Ampenan. Bandoeng. Cheribon, Gorontato, Makassar, Metlan
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      46 9 RENE ULLMANN DISPLAYS THE MOST COMPLETE SELECTIONS of WATCHES JEWELLERY M CHRISTMAS §SW|] M;\\ 1934 MODELS OF l|y|cYMA WATCHES V| W JUSI ARRIVED. WOBDERFUL PATTERNS AT REMARKABLY LOW PRICES MD MLB WITH ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE. iitM UUMIiJ OAPITOL BUILDING BRANCH STAMFORD ROAD 30- A RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE.
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      262 9 BANKING. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDa-MAATSCHAPPU, N. V. (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY.) Established in Amsterdam 1824. HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM WITH BRANCHES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUE. BATAVU. Branches throrchout the Dutch East Indie* and In iho PtralU Settlements. India. China, Japan and Arabia. LONDON BANKERS: The National Provincial Bank, IJmited. Correspondents In the Drlncip.il
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    SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DEC. 19, 1933. STRAITS TRADERS.
    913 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DEC. 19, 1933. STRAITS TRADERS. After a half year in which trading conditions were worse than at any time in the company's history, and worse, we hope, than they are ever likely to be again, the report and accounts of the Straits Trading Company, Ltd.,
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    THE GAZETTE.
    58 10 The Straits Settlements Government Gazette states Mr. H. W. Nightingale has been appointed to act as assistant controller oX Labour, Penang. Leave has been granted to Dr. C. J. Wilson, Director of Medical and Health: Services, Straits Settlements and adviser on Medical and Health Services, Malay States, for
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    NOTES OF THE DAY.
    632 10 CHRISTMAS. This Note is a reminder to all who are laying in stores for Christmas, or wrestling with the vexed problem of gifts for relatives and friends, thai there are In this country today many people In a state of acute distress through no fault of
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    TODAY'S SPECIAL ARTICLE.
    1075 10 THE DEVALUED DOLLAR. Does a devalued dy.lar help Europe? Discussing this question M. Pierre Flandin, the former French Finance Minister, says that the American experiment is not very comforting and it will not cure a sick world. The diminution of consumers' purchasing power is the gravest symptom
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      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
      115 10 Mrs. A. J. Varella and faniliy wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all relatives and kind friends who attended the funeral of the late Mr. Armanis Justin Varella and those who sent wreaths and letters of condolence. The members' of the family of the late Mr. Lee Kirn
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      215 10 HELIOS MANILA CJGARS q If /fa" eHu~ISrIENTS~™^J^bH > ATTRACTIVE i !y^L '""'hAArTulX** 0 J&W\ I X'MAS PACKING Th? fcic;;Ust care is taken in the rele;ticn ot the Tcbarco used in the undermentioned Cigars, and we can confidently recommeni them for their delicacy and general excellence, while prices are distinctly moderate.
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      235 10 /h 2612 Good King WrneesUs ?ft <J The First Noil V > /ft 2614 Bark, the HersM M \J Ancek Sing O <V> While Shepbcrdi >J Watched \JC IR 2(ls Christmas, Awake 2*l >t O Cone, All Ye V Vi Faithful fll ff> LONDON CHURCH V <J) CHOIR In ST.
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      18 10 PLATT.— At the General Hospital, Singapore, on Dec. 18, 1933. to Tl. Mrs. A. T. Platt, a son.
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  • JAPANESE TO INVADE RUSSIA BY WAY OF MONGOLIA.
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      OBJECT OF ACTION IN CHARHAR?
      1104 11 Kwangtung Dictator's Narrow Escape. FIRED ON BY TROOPS. Major Fighting Feared As Rebels Advance. The invading Japanese and Manchukuo force has not been withdrawn from Charhar. It is alleged that the Japanese are planning to seize the UrgaKalgan highway and the (ha tung region as
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    TIN RESTRICTION HAS SUCCEEDED!
    1267 11 But Malaya Must Beware Of The Future. "Very real risks are being taken with the future of Malayan mining by the encouragement of production elsewhere." This statement was made in the Federal Council >esterday by one of the leaders of the Malayan tin-mining industry, Mr. T.
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    COAL SHORTAGE IN FRANCE.
    322 11 Temperature Down To Zero In Places. Paris, Dec. 14. The severity of cold throughout France has reached such a degree that the shortage of coal for demestic use is making Itself actually felt. Consequently the Minister for Public Works, M. Paganon, has decreed that the quota
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    BELGIAN CONGO.
    84 11 Negotiations For Tin Restriction. London, Dec. 19. The Financial Times Brussels correspondent states that the International Tin Committee is reported to be negotiating with the tin producers of the Belgian Congo concerning conditions under which the Belgian Congo might join the international restriction scheme. The Belgian Congo producers,
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    "WILL NOT RESTORE PRICE LEVELS/
    527 11 "WILL NOT RESTORE PRICE LEVELS" U.S. Gold Policy. FAILURE OF RECOVERY DRIVE Washington, Dec. 17. The Brooking Institution, a foremost economic authority, in a report prepared by Mr. Leo Pasvolsky, declares that the United States gold policy cannot be relied on to restore price levels, but may be potent in
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    TRIAL OF SALVAGE CORPS CHIEF.
    335 11 Startling Evidence Of Leopold Harris. London, Dec. 18. "Bribery and corruption in my business started before I was born!" declared Leopold Harris, giving evidence at the trial of Capt. Miles, London Salvage Corps chief. Harris said he merely carried on the practices already existing." It
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    COUNCIL TOPICS.
    67 11 Among the subjects raised by unofficial members of the Federal Council yesterday were the new State clerical services, the advisability of creating F.M.S. Chinese advisory committees similar to that formed in Singapore, and the results obtained with the first commercial shipment of Highlands tea to London. Owing to
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    JAPAN TO SINGAPORE. Huge Airport Planned Near Osaka.
    118 11 JAPAN TO SINGAPORE. Huge Airport Planned Near Osaka. A new international airport, costing approximately Y. 10,000,000 will be established by the Japanese Air Transportation Co., the only civil aviation company in Japan, near Naruo between Osaka and Kobe, It was announced recently. The airport, which will have facilities for both
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    First British Air Mail Arrives In Singapore.
    42 11 The Imperial Airways Aatraea, the first British air mail machine to ajriv,© In Singapore. l\ landed at Seletar this moraine bringing many bars of Christmas mail, and the picture shows' the machine immediately after arrival.
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    "DE-MALAYANISATION" OF THE KAMPONGS.
    4043 12 FEDERAL COUNCIL DEBATE. Gross Injustice And Great Hardship." That illfeeling and resentment among the non-Malay races would be caused by the new law relating to Malay reservations was a contention made in the Federal Council yesterday. It was argued that as. the powers of attorney granted
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    WOODLANDS CRASH.
    358 12 .Cater Charged With Rash Driving. The trial was commenced before Mr. A. N. Worley, the acting criminal district Judge, this morning of \\e case in which F. Cater, of the Kranjl Wireless Station, is charged with three counts of causing grievous hurt by a rash act. This is
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    INDIAN CHARGED.
    84 12 Using Title Of "Doctor" Falsely. On the complaint of Detective Inspector J. Tolmie a bespectacled Indian K. V. Filial, wearing European costume, appeared before Mr. H. A. Forrer. the criminal district judge, yesterday to answer a charge of falsely using the title of "doctor" implying thereby that he
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    $2,000,000 BREACH CLAIM.
    329 12 Writ Issued Against Singapore Chinese. $2,000,000 is claimed by a Hong Kong I Chinese girl whose solicitors 'nave Just filed a writ for breach of promise to marry against a member of a Singapore millionaire family. The girl Is Miss Leung Kinying, of 53, Lee Yuen Street,
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    STATE SUED.
    113 12 Two Claims Against Negri Sembilan Government. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. Dec. 18. In the Seremban Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Hereford, a Chinese, Tan Sin, from Bunga Raya. Malacca, claimed damages of $3,000 for alleged Illegal sale of his land against the Negri Sembilan Government. The land
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    DOCTOR'S APPEAL.
    169 12 Motoring: Conviction Charge Reduced. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 18. Dr. S. C. Howard, the well-known estate medical practitioner, of Negri Sembilan, appealed before Mr. Justice Hereford, in the Seremban Supreme Court today, against the recent decision of the Seremban magistrate who convicted and fined him $20
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    CHINCHEW HELD UP. Sikh Constable Saves 2,000 Guilders.
    226 12 CHINCHEW HELD UP. Sikh Constable Saves 2,000 Guilders. An armed robbery in broad daylight which was frustrated by a Sikh constable resulted in the arrest of four Chinese, Wee Thian Chong, Ong Chin Kow, Chin Pan and Lee Tong. The first throe are charged with the robbery, while the fourth
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    RED FLAG IN PARCEL
    146 12 . Discarded On Approach Of Detective. Mang Beng Scow, alleged to be connected with Communistic activities, was yesterday bound over in $150 with two sureties for a period of four months, by Mr. R. J. P. Curtis, the third magistrate for falling to show cause. Evidence was
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    MAN WHO EXAGGERATED
    128 12 . Barber Certified Sane Charges To Stand. The preliminary inquiry into a charge of attempted murder and voluntarily causing hurt against Suppiah Naidu has been posted for Dec. 22 before Mr. Norman Grice, the second magistrate. The charges are the outcome of an Incident In a barber's shop
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    HIT BY VAN.
    76 12 Arab In Critical Condition. Injuries of a serious nature were sustained by an elderly Arab pedestrian who was knocked down by a R.A.F. charabanc in Serangoon Road at 9 o'clock last night. He was picked up in an unconscious condition, bleeding from nose and ears, and Is
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    POOR CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS.
    601 12 Generous Response To Charity Appeals. Charity begins at home— but not this Christmas, for the people of Singapore have responded in most generous manner to the appeals by various bodies to make Christmas a happy tlnvi for the poor children of the city. The- following experience of
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    AMUSEMENTS
    106 12 Singapore. ADELPHI HOTEL Special Dinner. ALHAMBKA The Man Who Dared. With Zlta Johann Preston Foster. 6.1S 9.15. CAPITOL Slim Summerville dc Zasu Pitts in Love Honour Oh, Bab;. 6.l^— 9 15. GEEAT WOULD Cabaret Possessed Tenderfoot. MARLBOKOUGH Cohens Kelly* In Trouble. 6.15—9.15. NEW WOHLD Side Shows, Cabaret, Dancing, Talkies.
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    BRITISH AIR MAIL ARRIVES.
    697 13 R.A.F. Planes Escort Astraea to Seletar. Escorted by a flight of seven Hawker Horalcjr aircraft attached to No. 36 squadron. R.A.F., led by Squadron leader Lang-ford -Sainsbnry, the Astraea, inaugural plane of the Imperial Airway* new air mail service between London and Singapore, landed at Seletar
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    A CLERK'S DEBT.
    260 13 Judge Says He Must Pay Sikh Moneylender. The Chief Justice (Sir Walter Huggard) dealt with a claim on a promissory note, yesterday In the Supreme Court. Tcjah Singh, a Sikh moneylender, sued Cheang Slew Beng. a cleric employed at a local broking office, for $581.28. made up
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    HIT WITH HAMMER.
    148 13 Woman Attacked In Fish Street. A middle-aged Chinese woman was attacked by a robber in Fish Street, not far from the New Bridge Road police station, at 11 o'clock yesterday morning. It appears that she was walking along the five-foot way with her little daughter when a
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    MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.
    271 13 Mr. J E. Skelton, of Tampin Llnggi Estate, Negri Sembilan. and Mrs. Skelton returned from Liverpool by the s.s. Pyrrhus. Mr. E: H. Wilson, S.S. Education Officer, is to be seconded for service in Kedah as Headmaster Government English School, Alor Star, in place of Mr. R.
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    WOMAN WHO TOOK A PURSE.
    784 13 Left Behind In Shop By Customer. Originally charged with cheating a Chinese cook-general of a purse containing $20.80, but the charge being amended to criminal misappropria1 tlon, Mrs. Cecilia Mlsao, a Ceylonese, stood her trial yesterday when the case against her was resumed with Mr.
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    JAPAN'S TRADE RIVAL.
    265 13 German Hopes In The Far East Germany has not come to any trade agreement with Japan, accordIng to Herr Hans Ries, a German Journalist visiting Singapore. "We are the sternest rivals," he said today. "I was amazed to learn that such an Idea had gained currency in
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    BANGKOK FIRE.
    27 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Dec. 18. A big slum area was destroyed by fire in Bangkok yesterday. European insurance companies are very lightly affected
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  • Big Third-Wicket Partnership Fails To Save India In First Test.
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      ENGLAND WINS FIRST TEST.
      1165 14 Nine Wickets Victory. GREAT EFFORT BY NAIDU AND AMAR NATH. After Amar Nath (118) and his captain, C. K. Naidu (67) had taken the second innings total from 21 to 207 for the third wicket India colfapsed badly and the remaining seven wickets fell for the
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    S.C.C. Pack Fails Again.
    788 14 6.C.C. "A" ..Opts.; Islands' "A" 12pts. The score of 12 points to nil hardjy Indicates the extent of the Islands' "A" '•'superiority in the game against the "A" XV on the padang yesterday. J The winners were better served in all departments, especially at forward, which
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    29 14 The S.C.C. "A" were outplayed by the Haada "A" at Rugby yesterday. The visiting forwards, who were in great form, are seen nipping a club attack in the bud.
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    U.S TENNIS.
    48 14 Helen Jacobs Ranked Above Mrs. Moody. New York, Dec. 16. The official rankings by the United States Lawn Tennis Association show that Shields heads the men and Miss Jacobs heads the women, Mrs. Moody being second. In the doubles Lott and Stoeffen are placed first.— Reuter.
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    HOCKEY TEAMS.
    112 14 The following will represent the V.MC A. Ist XI against 8 C.R.C. on the S.C.R.C. ground on Wednesday, at 5.15 p.m.: J. Ferguson, R. Lyne, L. af. Pennefather, V. Xavier. P. O'Dwyer, R. J. R. Stracey, M Catohatoor, W. R. Willis, O. L. F. Willis. D. Ross, P.
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    20 14 n S.C.C. defender making a great attempt to slop an Islands' raM in the Kugby match on the padang yesterday.
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    Perak Outp lay Penang.
    493 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 16. Perak showed all-round superiority when they met Penang In an InterState match here today and won by five goals to two. The home team thoroughly deserved their victory. The goalkeepers of both sides played well, although Swee Lin did
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    A. L. HENRY.
    52 14 Wins Best Footballer Competition. The following is the result of the voting in the Best Footballer Competition run by Malayan Breweries Ltd: A. L. Henry (Selangor) 28,617 Keng Hock (Singapore) 27,293 Dolfattah (Singapore) 21,342 Chim Mcc Onn (Perak) was fourth. The prize is a four months trip
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    AUSTRIAN XI
    37 14 . Well Beaten By Manchester City. London. Dec. 18. Manchester City defeated the Austria Football Club by three goal:, to nil. Pcuter. Tlu» visitors, who drew with a Scotland XI, were also beaten by the Arsenal.
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    Spr-nmi VQ Fl \' •' '* KS.
    123 14 SPORTING FIXTURES. Tuesday, December 19. Hockey: Police I vs. Old Raffleiian.s, Depot.; Wtltshires II vs. Kbalsa A&sn.. TangUn. Rugby: S.C.C. tournament: P.S. v». Etceteras. Padang. WedncwUy, December 10. Rugby: S.C.C. vs. Islands B, Padang. Hockey: S.C.C. Ist vs. Malaya Command. Padang: S.R.C. Ist vs. I. A. Ist, S.R.C. grd.; S.C.R.C.
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  • Local Hockey Team's Success Up-Country.—Airmen Overwhelm Club XI.
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      64 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 18. A hockey side from the Malay College at Kuala Kangsar, led by Raja Mahamud, defeated the King George V School here by five clear goals, the scorers being Ismail (3) and Sheltch (2). The N.S. Chinese Hockey team defeated the N.S.
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    PENANG TURF CLUB MEETING.
    430 15 Handicaps For Opening Day. The following are the handicaps for the opening day of the Penang Turf Club meeting on Saturday: Race 1. Horses, U»» 111, Div. 3, 5 furIsngs. Aiya Aiya 9 Sandbeth 9 StaiU Up 8.13 Boy Charlton 8.13 Mithras 8 12 All Alone
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    BADMINTON.
    280 15 Local Championship Tournament Ends. The official badminton season was brought to a close on Saturday when the finals of the remaining events, namely the inter-club, women. doubles and mixed doubles were played oft at Mr. Tan Chin Heng'3 court, Tanjong Katong Road. Heavy rain prevented play starting earlier than
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    SQUASH TOURNAMENT.
    136 15 The following were the results of ties played In the Tanglin Club squash competition: A Class. O. K. R. Caldbeck owe 1 beat H. S. Hewett plus 1. 2—9, 9—6, 9—5, 9—6. W. H. Droogleever scr. beat T. J. A. Green plus 2, 3—9, 10—8, 6—9, 9—7, 9—
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    R.A.F. Score Five Times Against S.C.C.
    504 15 S.C.C. nil; R.A.F... 5. The Cricket Club paid the penalty for putting out a weak eleven against the R.A.F. at hockey yesterday. The home team, which was outclassed In every department, was unable to make any Impression on the airmen and conceded five goals
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    PERAK TURF CLUB.
    222 15 Details Of January Meeting. The January meeting of the Perak Turf Club will be held on Saturday Wednesday, Saturday, Jan. 13. 17 and 20. There will be three runs each for Horses Classes 1 and 2. Two runs each for Horses Class 3 and Ponies Class 1.
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    SELANGOR CLUB.
    75 15 To Play S.C.C. And Malaya Command. The Selangor Club XV will play two matches In Singapore next week-end. On Saturday the annual match for the Trophy will be played against the S.C.C. on the Padang and on Sunday the visiting team will play the Malaya Command at the
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    S.A.F.A. REFEREES.
    46 15 At the meeting to be held at Anson Road Stadium to-day at 6.30 p.m., the subject will be "Off-side," and Mr. G. R. Nesbit will continue the second part of his former lecture. Referees, Club Captains, Secretaries and members interested are Invited to attend.
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    22 15 An incident during the hockey match between the S.C.C. and RAF. on the padan; yesetrday. The airmen won by five clear goals.
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    LOCAL GOLF.
    447 15 Singapore G.C. Overwhelm Garrison. The match between the Singapore Golf Club and the Garrison Golf Club played over the Garrison Golf links on Sunday resulted In a win for the Singapore Golf Club by 11 points to > 2 The scores were as below (Singapore G.C. players mentioned
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    SINGAPORE COLTS WIN AT K. L.
    448 15 G. Valberg In Great Form. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 18. The Singapore Colts played like a team of giants and secured five goals against their opponents, the Y.M.C A. who replied with two goals, in the annual hockey encounter played hero
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    O'DUFFY'S ARREST.
    256 16 Profound Sensation In Free State. London, Dec. 18. Gen. O'Duffy's arrest has caused a profound sensation in the Irish Free State, but no disorders have resulted. Steel- helmeted soldiers guarded the police barracks in which he and his two companions are detained throughout the night. It is understood
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    LOCAL WEDDINGS.
    378 16 Mr. C. H. Boehringer And Miss N. Schmitt. The first of two Interesting American marriages took place at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday, when Mr. C. H. Boehringer, assistant American Trade Commissioner, was married to Miss Norma Schmitt, who arrived the same morning by the President Van Bueren.
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    ANARCHIST RISING.
    170 16 Spanish Revolt Led By Girls? Madrid. Dec. 18. The mystery as to what brains directed the recent anarchist rising Is solved by the police raid on a luxurious flat in a fashionable quarter of Madrid, where masses of documents were seized, revealing an anarchical revolution covering the whole
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    MR. A. G. M. CADOGAN.
    44 16 British Minister To China Sailing Next Month. London. Dec. 18. The Hon. Mr. Alexander O. M. Cadogan, the new British Minister China, with his wife and daughter leave for China from Marseilles on Jan. 26 by the Chitral.— Reuter.
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    150,000 KRONER.
    85 17 Norwegian Charged With Embezzlement. I Postponement of another week was applied for yesterday, when Ragmar Erlksen, the Norwegian who was arrested last week on the s.s. Trianon and alleged to be wanted in Norway for embezzlement of 150.000 kroner, was again produced before Mr. H. A. Forrer. the
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    35 17 A dance is oeing held by th? Girls' Sports Cluo at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday, at 9.15 p.m. in aid of thfir grouni cxfnslo.- fund. I'ckcts rray be ob'. iine.l at U-t door.
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    "ABSOLUTE PEST,"
    226 17 "ABSOLUTE PEST." Sikh Informer Fined. "A registered criminal, a desperate character, an extortionist, an absolute pest to all Sikh taxi-drivers and watchmen, an intimidator of witnesses." This was how a Sikh ex-pollce-in-former named Omar Dhin, was described upon his conviction before Mr. R. J. F. Curtis, on Saturday on a
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    POLICE BAND
    68 17 . The Band of the S.S. Police under the direction of Mr. F. E. Minns will perform the following programme, weather permitting, at Botanic Gardens on Wednesday at 5.15 p.m. March Machine Gun Guards <Marechal) E. fat Clarionet Solo on Scotch Melodies (Ackermann) Waltz Estudlantlna (Waldteufel) Selection Panorama of
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    54 17 The funeral of Mr. A. O. Varella took place yesterday at Bidadarl Cemetery. The Rev. Father Dlis look the service. Four RAF. bombers circled over Teluk Anson yesterday before flying on in the direction of Alor Star. It is understood the machines left Seletar air base In the morning on
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    HAS LOST FAT FOR THREE YEARS
    179 18 68 lbs. Gone Altogether A woman writes:— "For nearly thre« years I have been taking Kruscheii Salts every morning in hot water, and have lost 68 lbs. of fat. My weight before taking them was 196 lbs., and it is now 128 lbs. Compare
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    CEYLON CAFE'S LICENCE.
    493 18 Immediate Cancellation Ordered. Mr. R. J. F. Curtis, the third magistrate, yesterday, ordered the cancellation forthwith of the licence of the Ceylon Cafe when he convicted the licensee of knowingly allowing prostitutes to remain on the premises. Since, however, the defendant gave notice of appeal the order
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    WHITE COLLAR JOBS.
    241 18 Headmaster's Advice To Students. On Saturday, at the Garden Club, the 1933 school certificate class of the Anglo-Chinese School held a farewell dinner. Among the suests Invited were Bishop Edwin F. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Hinch, Mr. and Mrs. E. Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. H.
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    BICYCLE THEFTS.
    57 18 (From Our Own Correspondent Talplng, Dec. 16. "In view of the recent Increase In thefts of bicycles, the general public are requested to take precautions against theft when leaving them unattended In public places." So runs a notice issued by the F M.S. police, and now seen plastered
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    WOMAN'S DEATH BY POISONING.
    136 18 Ipoh Sensation. TAMIL AYAH CHARGED WITH RASH ACT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec 18. A sensation was caused at noon yesterday by the announcement that Mary Toft, widow of Mr. Toft who achieved considerable success in local soccer some years ago, had died in hospital
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    CHURCH WORKERS.
    126 18 Farewell To Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Cathirasoo. Mr. S. A. Cathirasoo, who left last evening by the s.s. Conte Rosso for Ceylon on retirement, and Mrs. Cathirasoo, were entertained to a farewell tea by the St. Peter's Church Tamil congregation at the parsonage, 340 River Valley Road,
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    "Mixed" Squadron For 1934 Africa Cruise.
    2468 19 FLYING NOTES, Day Bombers And Troop-Carriers 12,000 Miles' Journey "Showing The Flag" More British Engines For Belgium Compact Power—— London-Isle Of Wight Airway First Season's Working. London. Nov. 21. EMERGENCE from the mists of se- crecy of the world's first practical sleeve- valved aero
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    255 20 IBS Viis» GOLD CUP which with .C 10.090 will be presented to the winner of the international London to Melbourne air race during next year's Melbourne Centenary Celebrations is here shown with its donor. Sir MacPherson Robertson, th< Australian millionaire. A SNOW FIGHT at its height on the Eimoor Road,
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