The Straits Times, 17 November 1934

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    38 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED DXARLT A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES, SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      340 1 SINGAPORE: 140. CECIL ST. ('PHONE 61S1)/ W I Nl $2OOl| I SEE Pace 13 POPULAR S Aerated Watcn ILft— WOKDS COMPETITION It'i simple, eaty I provides bitetcat- ing anwMrornt! J DO "YOU KNOW* THAT Trtrt^"~- ONE POUND OF MONSANTO SACOHAAIM r (S SurrtCICNT TO SWEETEN i— ■< gQLtM^~>» 1 20,000
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      226 1 KUALA LUMPUR 25. JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683> !<B>I Vi r f.iiulll THIS YEAR WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER A REMARKABLY FINE SELECTION OF CALENDARS. A SPECIAL FEATURE IS OUR MALAYAN SERIES OF X'MAS CARDS. THESE ARE PUT UP IN BOXES OF SIX ASSORTED ATTRACTIVE DESIGNS WITH ENVELOPES TO MATCH. PRICE
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      11 1 FOR I FLOWERS I— PHONE 4097 15. Orchard Road. (Amber Mansion*)
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      632 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESI V S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICEOUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage Spore BURDWAN 6.070 Nov. 18 CORFU 15
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      404 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON VUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSBNGER AGENTS I FOR CUNARD LINE. WINTER HOLIDAYS IN JAPAN Special inclusive arrangements for the CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS Leaving by a* Fl SHIMI MARU Dec. 17 Due back by s-s. SVWA MARU Jan. 24 RATES FROM $382 in a party of four or
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      687 2 THE EAST A? M TIC C 0« LIMITED. (Incorporated in Denmark.) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA. LONDON. ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG ANI/ COPENHAGEN Prom Prim Prom Prom S'Dore Malacca Port Penans MS B't«m ERRIA S7/11 !7'll 28/11 SOU PICNIA 18/12 18 li 1913 21/12 LALANDIA 8/1 «/l »/l Ill JUTLANDLA 29/1
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      210 2 PRESIDENT LINERS Tourist Class AMERICAN STYLE £71.12.SINGAPORE TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA. GREATEST ADVANCE IN TOURIST CLASS LUXURY. Beautiful public rooms; Swimming pool— Delicious meals Hot and cold runnxg water in each stateroom. Cabins (or two or more passengers with real beds— Modern ventilation throughout. Weekly service (rom Manila and Hongkong
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      1291 2 4\9-"\*M^~^4^. ian i ~*JLf MWM TBE BUTE rUNNEL UNB (Ocean TBE HIA KHIOW STEAMSBT* CO, Steam Kale Co, LM-. and China Mutual (1931) LTD. Steam Navigation Co, Ltd. THE CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. THE STRAITS STKAMSHIP CO.. LTU. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO LTD. THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO, LTD The AUSTRALIAN
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    GOLDEN HARVERT OF SUMMER CRUISES.
    451 3 Plans For Christinas And Winter Trips. October has brought to an end another wonderful season for those British shipping companies which have placed their trust In cruising. Most of the big cruising liners, which before holidays at sea became popular three years ago were making
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    HELP FOR TRAMP SHIPPING.
    300 3 Scheme Submitted. HOW £2,000,000 WILL BE SHARED. In a month or two from now the Government's £2,000.000 subsidy for tramp shipping may be in full operation, writes the Shipping Correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. A scheme which fulfils all the Governments essential conditions has. I learn,
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    A SHIPPING BOOMERANG.
    214 3 Complaints To M.P.s VESSELS SOLD ABROAD RETURN AS SCRAP. British shipbreakers are complaining of the increasing imports of foreign scrap steel to England, and the consequent loss of employment. The whole position has been placed before Mr. Godfrey Nicholson, M.P. for the Morpeth Division, by Messrs. Hughes,
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    WORK FOR THE CLYDE.
    195 3 Big Liner To Be Broken Up. The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of France has been sold for scrap to Arnott, i'oung and Co., of Glasgow, and will be broken up at their shipbreaking yard on the Clyde. The price pud is in the region of £35,000.
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      430 3 AMERICAN LLOYD AGENCY LTQ »4 M4KMM MM imuw he cevkiNi nit ©STATES STEAMSHIP COMPANY FAST AND REGULAR TRANSPACIFIC PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. Through Bills of Lad'njj issued to principal South American and West Indian ports. s.s. GENERAL LEE due to sail Hongkong Dec. 8 dur to arrive San Francisco Dec.
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      7 3 PUBLIC NOTICES ON Page t w V.
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      719 3 BOUSTEAD CO,, LTD. (Incorporated in rail LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGENTS, FJM.S. BLf B. AND SLAM STATES RAILWAYS. ICLBPHONEs Freight 5433-Fastage (111 CANADIAN PACIFIC. STEAMSHIPS LIMITED. (Incorporated In England). PEDUCED FARES SINGAPORE TO EUROPE First Class ?rom £106.4.6 Up Connecting with Canadian Pacific Atlantic l*ipn»i \>eond Class From £70.6.1 REDUCED AROUND
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      394 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. bi England.) ELLERMAN LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG Via Forts and Soex CanaL Due Sails, steamer Spore Spore CITY OP BAGDAD Nov. 30 Dec I CITY OP FLORENCE Dec. 14 Dec 16 CITY OP EASTBOURNE Dec. 30 Jan. 2 FOB HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN
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      119 3 TIDE TABLES. Saturday, Nov. 17. H. W. 7.30 a.m.. 8 ft., 7.51 p.m.. 8 ft. 3 In. L. W. 1.5 a.m.. 3 ft., 1.42 p.m., 3 ft. 5 In. Sunday. Nov. IS. H. W. 8.17 a.m., 8 ft. 4 In 9 p.m., 8 ft. 7 In. L. W. 2.12 a.m.,
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      476 4 SITUATIONS VACANT «h n applying lor im posit lor advertiwd in these columns en copies of testlr> in 1 In Do not -tnd "rtrjnals UHOrm OPERATORS. P.-li.-'b'e men. Apply in person to Li'ho^raphers Ltd.. 37,38. V alheh Street. Singapore. I" 'li f'LFRK for large Estate in Johcre V rit" v.it.h
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      792 4 HOUSES. FLATS TO LET Bunga.o- 363-A. Orchard Road Angullla Co. HOUSE TO LET, Institution Hill Unlteo Engineers Limited TO LET. 26. Calrnhlll Road, modern aanltatlon. Apply MA. Market StreetSHOP FLAT. Amber Millions Apply Singapore BulldUv Corp. 96-A. Market St NO. 7 NAPIER KOAD. Modern sanitation, garage St tennis court. Apply
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      903 4 FOR SALE. T.M.I. RADIO SET. fitted also with gramophone. Owner leaving. Write 367, 8. T. PIANO. Robinson upright. In excellent condition. $275 including music stool, or near offer. A. G. Cooke, 154, Mount Pleasant. CHEAP SCRIBBLING PADS— FOR WORK SHOPS SCHOOLS AND OFFICES— BE« ADVERTISEMENT— IN THIS ISSUE BRITISH PIAY.NO
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      648 4 BUSINESS CARDS. Etc. X MAS AND NEW YEAR SALE Jott unpacked a large consignment of Shanghai Embroideries. Lampshades, Teakwood Trunks. Kiangsl Chlnaware, Curios. Pelplng Clolsonneware, Brasnrare. Swatow Drawn Thread Goods, Filet Laces. Foochow Lacquer ware and Wooden ware. Canton Ivory and Fancy Goods. And all kinds of Chinese Fancy Goods.
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      434 4 BUSINESS CARDS. Etc FIGARO ladles Hairdressers. PERMANENT WAVING By Barapean Experts. $8. $10, $15 only BAFFLES HOTEL (Room IM) and at M. Bra* Basah Road. MASSAGE. MBS. and MB. AKAJL GRADUATE OP THE TOKIO MASSAOI SCHOOL. Ist Fleer. No 111. Middle Boao. SINGAPOBE. SINGAPORE JNGI.NKKBING MECHANICS ASSOCIATION. St. Club Street.
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      517 4 WHO IS YOUR EXECUTOR? I It an individual, does Me otter any security Does he possess the necessary knowledge and experience? Will he live to complete the Trust? £y appointing THB BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR COMPANY LIMITED you secure a permanent and reliable Executor qualified to administer your Estate
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      183 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Jutside Vithout Malaya Malaya Postage Monthly f 300 5 4.50 1.5J Quarterly 8.50 $12M IS* 55 Yearly $17.00 tUM $1500 Yearly $34.0« WB.W $3«0« Note.— OotstaUon cheque* should include the us*a) bank discoi ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charges »ml Instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as under:— 23
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    752 5 ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL 25fh Sunday »fter Trinity. Nov. 18. 8.50 a.m., Holy Curnn.; 7.30 any. Mat ns; 8 a.m.. Holy Comn. (choral); 9.15 am.. Holy Comn.: 5.30 p.m., Evensong (chora>> ar.d Bermcn; At the to.al Air Base: 10.30 a.m.. Pa:nd; Service; HMS "Terror": 7.15 a.m.. Iloiy Comn; 9
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      299 5 HOTELS TO-NIGHT SPECIAL RACE DINNER BALL EXTENSION TO 2 A.M. CABARET FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE VERSATILE SISTER TEAM MARYA MARTA HAWMOMY 80W6S, OAHCIM6 MUSICAL NUMBERS RAFFLES CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA r PHONE 5381. TONIGHT THERE WILL BE NO DINNER DANCE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 1934 POPPY DAY FUND SPECIAL DINNER DANCE SEA 1/IFW
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      142 5 JUST UNPACKED NEW SHIPMENT OF "PIFCO" ROTAMETER There's no doubt about a PIFCO Rotameter. It traces faults In no time any kind of radio fault. There are 9 distinct meters in one handy-sized, polished bakelite case. The new De-Luxe model moving-coil ROTAMETER has a resistance of 200.000 ohms, ensuring absolute
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      136 5 SPOT RADIO LIMITED Phone 30tS 68, ORCHARD ROAD, .-.nntnnrr the truly REMARKABLE 1935 Ma ti-Wave (12-2504 metrra) RFPEIVER ol sensational RADIO VALVE by I. C. A. employ only 8 valves, loud enough for a rln.ir* hall equal to sets having 10 or 12 valves but price Is lower than a
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      528 5 b!!.C. PROGRAMMES. i •<« 8.8.C. announces that, owing to the change of propagation conditions due to the approaching winter. It has become necessary to make certain changes In the wavelengths used In Transmission 3. In future the following wavelengths will be used: metre. metre. 9.35 p.m. -11.5 OSB 25.29 OSB
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      495 5 PHOHI-HOLLAND. TODAY. 7.60 pjn. Dutch National Anthem and opening announcement. 7.55 Children's half hour. 8.26 Alexandra Brallowsky plays. 8.40 Talk by Lieutenant general B. C.J.ter Book. 8.55 Ouv. "Die verkaufte Braut". F. Bmetana. 8.10 Song recital by Topy Clerum: 9 25 Newstalk by Mr. L. Aletrino. 9.40 Second part of
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      682 5 BERLIN. TODAY. p.m. 8.0 Opening Announcement DJA. Oerman Folk Song. Programme -Forecast (Oerman, English) 8.15 Piano Duets. 8.46 News In English. 9.0 Concert from Hamburg. Gay Tunes of Craftsmanship 10.0 Topical Talk. 10.15 News in German. 10.30 "The Picture Book of Friti and his Animals Songs and Verses by Heinz
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    LODGE MALAYA INSTALLATION.
    780 6 Bro. N. K. Bain The New Master. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov. 2. I The Installation meeting of Lodge Malaya. No. 5213, was held at Hotel Rembrandt, South Kensington, on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The members prc|sent were: Bros. Charles Stewart, W.M., A. E. Bailey. 1.P.M., N.
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    NEWS-BOYS QUARREL.
    94 6 Incident Near Newspaper Office. A quarrel between two newt>-boy& led to their appearance ln the Singapore police court yesterday on a charge of disorderly conduct by fighting. They were acquitted when one declared that he was Issuing a summons against the other for stabbing. The accused were Rangasamy
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    VITAL STATISTICS.
    60 6 The Singapore health statement for the week-ending Nov. 30, shows that there were 20b' deaths, 10 being persons who had been less than 3 months resident ln Singapore. Births totalled 365. but the Infantile death rate was 172.6 per mile per annum compared with 150.4 ln the preceding
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    39 6 The Rotary Club of Singapore will meet on Monday at 1 p.m. at the Adelphi Hotel. The speaker will be the Hon. Col. Cecil Rae, Hon. District Commissioner for Rotary International for the Provisional District of Malaya and Slam.
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      206 6 SUFFERING HUMANITY THE ONE SURE RELIEF COMFORTABLE SLEEP THE ONE SURE REMEDY:— THE WORLD FAMOUS SIMMONS BED SPRINGS llBl'^^fcaMllßiaM "SIMMONS" BED SPRINGS ARE OBTAINABLE IN ALL SIZES TO FIT WOOD OR METAL BEDS. TO PROVE ABOVE CLAIM WE ARE PREPARED AT OUR EXPENSE TO DELIVER WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION ON YOUR
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      31 6 II t% ..:<:, i rtL-Vtk. tney rr net r latest style— Call at 325. North Brtdrr Road. Manufacturing Upttctan. Branch— "l ye Clinic." «S, Stamford Bd. Uptomrtriat— P. S. Dstng, O.D. (Phßla.)
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      407 6 CHINAFERRO'S ■j PT)^^^^ BAR K and IRON I1I 1 Vj| la^^L^^bßb^^^Bbß I Recover y ls ln the air I. > jb^T V^aw^x^wMV^a^^H I business ls gradually on the JV^V^prTvVO^jafl^^X I up-lHt better opportu JP^V^J^I I nllles are ahead of us! vVi^Lm Are you P re P ared? MentHbisisi r^^ as
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      182 6 Today's Crossword Puzzle <CLUES.) ACROSS. J»- 31. liable 5 e< n k 32. Place 6." Aperture Conjundtton S Float •"I W~ out 11. Vegetable **>"" 14 Twist Force 15. Stimulant resin J5 £^L° f fl WCT 18- Subjoins jg Atlrirted 23! Concur ™>«™ 26. Anger 28. Mountain 23. Vase li!
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      482 7 NEXT CHANGE: PAVILION j WHILE THE WORLD HATED AND FOLLOWED HIM jj£m r to a living helliS jMT A .^^^HLaaV^ Baxter r*T7 i GRAND r, i CANARY j ■a Uir\r[ rwi.ir marjorie rambeau IfIAUUC CVAPIJ ZITA JOHANN ROGER IMHOF STRANGE PEOPLE ON j A STRANGE JOURNEY Dishonoured doctor and runaway
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      385 7 Never have such beautiful Girls api>enreil in any Picture! Crowds Nightly acclaim this as one of the 3est Musical Films yet made 1 4phj| CAPITOL 3.15 6.15 9.15 /tI M^ EARL CARROLL'S celebrated Revue on '^N^ln^iV Screen for the first time. •J^jlX Gorseoui Sttge \!^^M S^A Spectacle*'. t*A* Stunning MUftDEB
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    AROUND THF MARKETS.
    132 8 Rubber A grain Dull. I (Prom Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Nov. 17. The price of rubber this morning was a fraction below yesterday's closing. The market is dull with little business passing. Tne following were this morning's opening prices of rubber: Buyers Sellers. Spot 20'"$, 20% Jan.-March
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    KILLINGHALL DEVELOPMENT.
    507 8 12'/ 2 Per Cent. Dividend. PROFITS FROM TIN AND RUBBER. The annual general meeting of Klllinghall (Rubber) Development Syndicate. Limited, was held in London on Oct. 31. Mr. W. Arthur Addinsell (chairman of the company) presided. You have probably noticed that this Is the twenty-fifth annual general meeting—
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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        MINING.
        457 8 Issue VaJ. Pd. 4/- 4A Ampat Tin £1 £1 Asam Kumbang Buyers 4/3 32/Sellers. 4/9 35/£1 £1 Austral Malay. 5/- 5/- Ayer Hitam 1 1 Ayer Weng £1 £1 Bangrin Tin £1 £1 Changkat Tin. £1 £1 Chenderiang 50 50 Hitam Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt 5/- 5/- Hong
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        GENERAL.
        306 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers 2 2 A. Brick 7% Pref. 1.90 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 1.40 10 10 Atlas Ice. 10.00 £1 £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.3.0 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.75 £1 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 23/9 £1 £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 21/£1
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        137 8 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5% 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 Interest Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 112nom. AVi'i 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Interest Mar. 31 Sept. 30 110 115nom. 41/2% 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Interest Mar. 31 Sept. 30 110 115riom. 4% 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 Interest Mar. 31 Sept.
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        374 8 Fraser and Co., and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Fraser Lyall Evatt Co. Allenby (fl) 180 1.85 1.80 1.90 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.60 A. Hitam ($1) 2.40 2.55 2.35 2.45 A. Malay ($2) 3.45 3.55 3.40 3.50 A. Molek ($1) 105 1.10 1.05 1.15
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      KAGERA TIN PAYS AN INTERIM.
      163 8 After Five Years. DIVIDEND OF 3 PER CENT. ON ORDINARY. Kagera (Uganda) Tin fields Is returning to the Ordinary dividend paying list after an absence of five years. TT.e directors announce an Interim at the rate of 3 per cent, ictual. less tax. The last
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      COMPANY RESULTS.
      55 8 Sungei Tukong's Good Profit. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 16. Bun tar Rubber.— Profit for year ended June 30 £0.265. Dividend 3.12 per cent. £852 forward. Sungei Tukong. Profit for year ended June 30, £2.223; forward CBl6. Bukit Kajang. Profit for year ended June 30. £8.029. Dividend
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      EXCHANGES.
      90 8 Rugby, Nov. 15. Foreign exchanges today were: Amsterdam 7.39 Athens 523 sellers. Belgrade 220 Berlin 12.42V 2 Bombay 1/6 1 16 Brussels 21. 39 A Bucharest 497 Buenos Aires 36 \<> sellers official. Copenhagen 22.40 Geneva 15.37«/s> Helsingfors 226 1 Hong Kong 1/8 1/16 Lisbon 110% Madrid 36% Milan
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    354 8 Today. 1 North and East India (Talma) 3 p.m. C.tambl (Tobai 3 p.m. Borneo (North), Brunt' 1 and Lafcuan (Kajanß) 3.30 pm. Mirl iKaJang) 3.30 p.m. Netherlands Indira (Thei Bagan and BengkaLU (TobOßli) 4 pm. Bandjernuln ißrlawam 4 pm. Lnboean BUik and Tandjong Bald (Rantau) 4 pm.
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    TIN DIVIDENDS.
    42 8 'From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Nov. 10. The following final dividends are recommended: Pangna River 9'i per cent., making 16 per cent, payable Dec. 14. Kamunting Tin Dredging— l 2 per per cent, making 20 per cent pavabu nee. 13.
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    IMPERIAL AIR MAIL.
    54 8 The local agents of the Imperial Airways notify that the outward aeroplane is expected to arrive at Singapore at about 7 p.m. tomorrow. The mail will be available to boxholdcrs and winaow delivery ticket holders immediately. Correspondence for non-boxhoiaer.; will be sent out by the 8 25
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    34 8 From China and Japan by Oinyo Maru due at Singapore this evening. From China by Wiegand due at Singapore daylight on Monday. From Holland by Baloeran due at Singapore on Tuesday morning.
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      48 8 \\~M TOLLEY SCOTT TOLLEY LTD. I J \i ESTABLISHED 1858. nRST PRIZE BORDEAUX EXHIBITION 1895 f/rilllHM GOLD MEDAL LONDON n 190S Hml FIRST PRIZE ADELAIDE 1934 jfe^gEfrgsgiS INCREASING SALES %*^r^ UNVARYING QUALITY ONLY $2.75 PER QUART jjpSS^gj INCLUDING DUTY ITS! McALISTER CO., LTD. \Ajm^J\*S SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      PROSPECTUS OF NEW TIN MINING COMPANY.
      1780 9 AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY. Production Unaffected By Restriction Scheme. ANEW TIN company— Briseis Consolidated No Liability is to be formed in Australia with a capital of £150,000 divided into 600,000 five shilling shares. The company will operate property at Derby, Launceston, which being in Australia is
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      TANDJONG RUBBER'S GOOD RECOVERY.
      173 9 Standard Output Below Actual Crop. I Mr. Eric Miller, the chairman of .Tandjong Rubber, speaking at the annual meeting held In London said that the net profit of £12,093 compared with a loss of £513 In the previous year. That substantial recovery was largely due to
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      37 9 Tin Price of Tin Price of Tin Price of £200. £325. £250. £78.T50 £91,750 £98,750 £48,750 £48,750 £48,750 £30,000 £43.000 £50,000 relationship to the company's producing capacity. A dividend of 4 per cent., less tax, was approved.
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      "REFUGEE" CAPITAL IN LONDON.
      381 9 Consequence Of Gold Uncertainties. (By Air Mail.) London. Oct. 29. i Outstanding strength of gilt-edged securities has been the feature of the past week's financial markets. This strength has not, however, been an unmixed blessing, since its source is the renewed Inflow of refugee capital to
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      STATISTICS LIBRARY.
      422 9 The following publications were Issued or received by the Department of Statistics, S.S and F.M.S.. during the period Nov. 3 to Nov. 9. inclusive, and are avails'cie for public use in the Reference Library, Falterton Building, Singapore. Application may be made by members of (he public resident in
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      644 9 BANKING HONG KONG .SHANGHAI I BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kung). The liability of members Is limited to the extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1920 of the Colony HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Ixsued and fully paid up (20.000.000 Rcjirve Funds:— Sterling 6,500.000
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      12 9 WciuuMii PERFECTION! YOuJ SErT^D EVERYWHERE M Sole Agents. THE EASTERN AGENCIES, LTD.
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      9 9 Exchange calculations are estimated at S.S. $I=2/11 Australian currency.
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      9 9 See FOR SALE and WANT ads. on Page !V.
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      439 9 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OP INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 1853) 1 Paid Up Capital in 600.000 shares of £5 eacb £3,000.000 j Reserve Funa S3.OJO.J"C Reserve Liability ol Proprietor* £3.0U0.'J00 i HEAII OFFICE 33, B.shopssate, London E.C. 2. Afeuts and Bnwbcs, Alor Star J'°»° 3;ilgon
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOV. 17, 1934. STICKING TO GOLD.
    699 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOV. 17, 1934. STICKING TO GOLD. It is a serious fault that all politicoeconomic agreements are nowadays bl-lateral and not multi-lateral. The gold bloc has made a brave effort to bolster Itself up by such an agreement, for the result of the Brussels Conference was
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    Eurasian Association.
    258 10 The annual report of the Eurasian Association, Singapore, Is an encouraging document and indicates an admirable spirit In this ever loyal and much respected community. The membership, at 769, is surprisingly good. The Eurasian population of the Settlement was estimated at June 30, 1933, to be 7.051 and
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    THREE DAYS' CHASE IN THE JUNGLE.
    2222 10 An Elephant In Negri Seir.bilan, (How he trm ked an elephant lor three days th> mgh the jungle in Negri Sembilan ij related by Mr. H. H. Banks, a noted Malayan shikari, in the October number of "British Malaya." The article is reproduced below.)
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    732 10 rpHE arrival this week of a Brltlsn professional for the Island Club U a reminder of how rapidly golf Is being taken up by the Asiatic communities. This Singapore country club Is the largest non-European club in the country at which golf Is played, but It
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    JAPAN DELAYS REPLY TO BRITISH NAVAL QUERIES.
    203 11 THE "THOUGHTS BEHIND." Tokio Asks For An Explanation. COMPROMISE POSSIBLE Delegation Holds "Decided Views." l.i m don. Nov. 16. Yesterday's atmosphere of optimism at the naval talks was suspended in mid-air by the announcement from Tokio that the Government had sent no instructions
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    GLORIA VANDERBILT.
    153 11 Mother To Fight To The Bitter End. New York, Nov. 16. The attorneys on both sides have drawn up an order as to Gloria Vanderbilt's future which is expected to be made public on Monday. The New York American says that Gloria's aunt. Mrs. Whitney, has won almost
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    TREASURY'S WINDFALL.
    35 11 Rugby, Nov. 14 The will of Mr. Samuel, M.P. for Putney, was proved today for £1,516.902 as far as can at present be ascertained. Estate duty of £623,727 has been paid— British Wireless.
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    MORE ORDERS FOR ENGLAND.
    248 11 The Chinese Mission. SHIPS AND RAILWAY MATERIAL. London, Nov. 16. Mr. Yu Fel-peng, Chinese VlceMinlster of Communications and leader of the Chinese mission, interviewed by Reuter, said he had a very friendly conversation with the Minister of Transport, Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, who conjointly with the War
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    INFLATION OPPOSED.
    191 11 Statement By Belgian Finance Minister. Brussels, Nov. 12. The Finance Minister, M. Gustave, Sap, one of the most prominent figures in the Broquevllle Cabinet, ;n a speech delivered on the eve of the meeting of the Belgian Parliament strongly expressed himself against inflation of Belgian currency as advocated
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    HOLLYWOOD WEDDING.
    19 11 Hollywood. Nov. 15 Miss Ginger Rogers and Lew Ayres. two well-known film players, were married today— Reuter.
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    MR. B. BURROUGHS.
    23 11 New York, Nov. 16. The death has occurred of the artist, Mr. Bryson Burroughs, at the age of 65.— Reuter.
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    II Duce And Trianon Treaty Revision.
    185 11 Budapest, Nov. 14. The Hungarian press expresses deep satisfaction at the result of the negotiations between Dr. Goemboes, Hungarian Prime Minister, and Signor Mussolini. A semi-official report declares "It was a hundred per cent, success. The mice of world politics would gladly gnaw holes
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    INSULL TRIAL CONCLUDED.
    113 11 Jury To Consider Verdict Next Week. Chicago, Nov. 16. The trial of Samuel and Martin Insull and 15 co-defendants on charges of embezzlement in connection with the collapse of the Instill Utilities Corp. was virtually completed today. The final witness for the defence was Samuel Insull Junior,
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    THE KING'S SPEECH.
    145 11 Reference To The Naval Discussions. London, Nov. 16. The King's speech on the prorogation of Parliament briefly reviews the legislative enactments of the session and refers sympathetically to the assassinations of King Alexander and M. Barthou. It says that in continuation of last summer's conversations representatives of
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    POST-WAR AUSTRIA.
    105 11 Ex-Chancellor's Records Missing. Vienna, Nov. 15. No trace can be found of the poll tical diary containing historical material of the highest Importance and Interest kept by the late Dr. Schober, who. In his capacity as the Austrian Chancellor and Viennese police president, made a detailed record of
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    CHINESE IN MALAYA
    107 11 Nanking Recognition Of Their Patriotism. Shanghai,. Nov. 16. A number of Chinese residents in Malaya, Indo-China, Netherlands Indies, the Philippines and other parts of the world will receive recognition from the Central Government for funds given for certain worthy causes since the Japanese overran Manchuria on Sept.
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    SOVIET AND SPANISH REVOLT.
    107 11 Alleged Evidence Of Implication. Madrid. Nov. 15. Irrefutable evidence cf the recent Catalan insurrection having been partly financed by Soviet Russia is said to have been discovered in Barcelona, according to press reports here. It Is alleged that in the course of the domiciliary visits made
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    COPPER SCHEME.
    148 11 Denial Causes Sharp Fall In Price. London, Nov. 16. The copper price today fell sharply, more than losing yesterday's gain caused by the news of the imminent formation of an association to protect copper shareholders' interests which are considered to be threatened by the low price of the
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    DRASTIC METHODS.
    126 11 How Elections Are Held In Russia. Moscow, Nov. 14. The general election to the seventh AU-Unlon Soviet Congress opening on Jan. 15 will not pass off without some show of opposition on the part of the kulaks, at least in some of the outlaying districts like Kutaisk, in
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    LESSON TO PROFITEERS.
    77 11 Bakeries Closed By Nazis. Berlin, Nov. 12. In accordance with the decree cf Herr Hitler and Gen. Ooering to proceed ruthlessly against profiteering, 18 bakeries at Osnabrueck and a score of others at Frankfurt have been closed by the police after it had been ascertained that the
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    TURKISH DIPLOMAT SHOT IN MOSCOW.
    122 11 Encounter With Bandits. GUN BATTLE IN THE STREETS. Moscow, Nov. 16. The Turkish Vice-Consul, Seki Bey, has been wounded by a stray bullet fired by one of a gang of bandits who had an encounter with the police. The police pursued the bandits and opened
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    CREATING WORK.
    221 11 Seven-Hour-Day And Five-Day Week. Rugby, Nov. 15. The possibility of absorbing more persons in industry by a better distribution of employment is engaging the active attention of the Government. The Minister of Labour. Mr. Oliver Stanley, was asked In Parliament it he could indicate the Government's proposals. He
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    SHANGHAI STRIKE.
    82 11 Sequel To Assault By Russian Foreman. Shanghai, Nov. 16. Three thousand six hundred Chinese factory hands In the employ of the British and American Tobacco Co. have declared a strike and have sent a deputation to the Municipal Council of the International Settlement of Shanghai requesting that steps
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    MR. J. J. BELL DEAD.
    88 11 Well-Known Journalist And Author. London, Nov. 16. Mr. John Joy Bell, journalist and author, died yesterday at the age of 63. Mr. Bell, born and educated in Glasgow, wrote numerous novels and plays, mostly one act, but is chiefly known as the creator of the
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    JAPANESE SHIP SEIZED.
    43 11 Attempt To Smuggle Rayon Into China. Shanghai, Nov. 16. Another Japanese steamer carrying 290 cases of artificial silk for which taxes have not been paid, was seized by a Customs revenue cutter this morning off Woosung Sin Chew Jit Poh.
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    SCULPTOR'S DEATH.
    27 11 London, Kov. 16. The death has taken place of Mr. Charies Sargent Jagger, M.C., A.R.A., F.R.8.5.. the sculptor. He was 49 years of age.— Reuter.
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    RUBBER STOCKS MOUNTING.
    111 11 But Consumption Also On The Increase. U.S. STATISTICS. Jump In Arrivals Last Month. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London Nov. 16 U.S. rubber statistics for October are published as follows: Oct. Sept. Oct. 1934. 1934. 1933 Tons. Tons. Tons. Consumption 31.347 30.352 31.905 Arrivals 35,298 28,835 43.01(i Stocks
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    THE ROYAL WEDDING.
    226 11 Princess's Arrival Next Week. Rugby, Nov. 15. Princess Marina will arrive in London, for her wedding on Wednesday, the 21st, travelling from Dover by special train to Victoria, where she will be met by the King and Queen, the Duke of Kent, the Prince of Wales and
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    IRON AND STEEL.
    69 11 British Industry Being Reorganised. Rugby, Nov. 15. Sir Andrew Duncan, chairman ol the Central Electricity Board, has been appointed Independent chairman of the Iron and Steel Federation, which includes fourteen industries and more than forty associations. It is recognised that he will play an Important part in
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    KWANGTUNG TRADE.
    50 11 Adverse Balance Of $64,661,207. Hong Kong, Nov. 16. Statistics Issued by the Finance Commissioner of Kwangtung show that during the first nine months of this year imports into the province amounted to $122,518,925. while exports were valued at $57,661,207, representing an adverse balance of $64,661,207. —Sin Kuo Mm.
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    NEWS OF MALAYANS IN LONDON.
    843 12 Wedding Of Mr. C. Noble. SEREMBAN MAN'S BRIDE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 7. This week's most interesting event among Malayans at home has undoubtedly been the marriage of Mr. Christopher Noble with Miss Barbara Constance Wather3ton. The bridegroom Is a member of the
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    BABY BOY DRINKS CAUSTIC SODA.
    202 12 Left By Mother On The Floor. Tragedy overtook a Chinese family recently when their year-old baby boy died by drinking caustic soda. The story was told at the inquest yesterday when the Coroner, Mr. W. G Porter, returned a verdict of death by misadventure. The
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    SIKHS' QUARREL
    37 12 During a quarrel between two Sikhs in Kampong Bahru last night one is said to have pelted the othi-r with mtlic ii.g several cuts over the head and fare The man was taken |Q !r>S()iUil
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    16 12 Mr B F. Santos of Ca'db-ck MacI Co Ltd and Mrs B F. Sanntumad iru:n H
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    EUROPEAN IN MOTOR' ACCIDENT.
    65 12 Prison Warder Injured In Singapore. Mr W. O. Smith, a European warder of the Singapore prison, met with an accident while motor-cycling in New Bridge Road last night. His machine ran over a dog. killed It and then skidded and threw Mr. Smith off. The machine
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    THE MALAY REGIMENT
    107 12 Recruiting Campaign Begins With Drill Display. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 16. Steps are being taken to Implement the recent decision passed by the Federal Council regarding the Malay Regiment of Port Dickson whose strength will be Increased by 230 men In February. To encourage
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    *NtiERS CRUSHED.
    26 12 A Chinese labourer working on a bu.lduig conn act in Haveiock Road had three lingers of his right hand crushed Ly machinery yesterday morning.
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    TWO BANKRUPT BANKI CLERKS.
    323 12 Both Offer One Dollar Monthly. An offer of one dollar per month to clear off his debts of $2,400 was mad'; by a bankrupt bank clerk in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday before Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell. The man, Chua Chee Lira, pleaded that on his fifty
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    THE JOY OF INDIAN LEPERS.
    320 12 Presents On Deepavali Day. (From Our Own Correspondent.; Kuala Lumpur, Nov. IS. The delight, with which Indian lepers in the Sungel Buloh settlement accepted presents during a Deepavali treat for them organised by the social service section of the Selangor Indian Association, is described by
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    FOUND HANGING.
    106 12 Chinese Who Had Worried Over Illness. A verdict of suicide by hanging was returned by Mr. W. Q. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, at the Inquiry Into the death of a 40-year-old Teochew cook. Chia Stale Puang, who was found dead In a house hi Arab Street on on
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    DR. TEMP ANY LOOKS AT JOHORE.
    322 12 DR. TEMP ANY LOOKS AT JOHORE. Reaping The Benefits Of Research. A report on the agricultural development of Johore by H. A. Tempany, Director of Ar; culture for the F.M.S. and S.S., is published in the November number of the Malayan Agricultural Journal. This report is an authoritative statement of
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    SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS IN MALAYA.
    111 12 The Matriculation Board of the University of Hong Kong hat decided that the King Edward VII Scholarship* must continue to be awarded on the results of the University's Matriculation Examination, i..c, on the results of the Hong Kong University School Certificate Examination. The Board agreed that
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    SHAREHOLDERS' SUIT FAILS.
    168 12 Prospecting Co. Obtains Judgment. From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Nov. 16. In the suit of Lee Eng Hock and other shareholders against the Malay-Siamese Prospecting Co., Ltd., for a declaration that proxies were wrongfully disallowed by the chairman and that resolutions were wrongfully declared carried at the
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    FLYING SPOILED BY RAIN.
    127 12 Penang Club's Monthly Report. Penang Flying Club's report for October, states that further heavy rainfall during the month restricted flying operations very considerably. Flying was impossible on eight days as rain fell either in the morning or afternoon during flying hours. The wetness of the aerodrome
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    ROYAL VISITOR TO SINGAPORE.
    70 12 King George's Cousin. The ex- Duke of Albany, Charles Edward of Aaxe-Coburg and Gotha. a first cousin of His Majesty Kink' George V., will be in Singapore a few hours on Monday on his way back to Europe from Japan where he has been attending the
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    POLICE BAND.
    65 12 The Band of the S.S. Police under the direction of Mr. F. E. Minns will perform the following programme weather permitting at the Singapore Botanic Gardens tomorrow commencI ing at 9 p.m. Swiss Fantasia. Alpine Memories arr (Whiter). Reverie. In the Cloisters (Torrance); Sketch, Down South (Myddleton); Selection.
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    THREE SMUGGLERS CAUGHT.
    128 12 Haul Of Dutiable Tobacco. After lying in wait at Pasir Panjang for several hours, revenue officers recently arrested three Chinese as they were about to smuggle a large quantity of dutiable tobacco into Singapore. About 3 a.m. they saw a koleh' making for land. Directly the boat
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    SYCE ACQUITTED.
    137 12 Pedestrian Killed In Village Street. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 16. Remarking that there was no evidence of speeding or of a rate of thirty miles per hour having been exceed jd, Mr, F. K. Wilson, the magistrate, acquitted and discharged Buang Bin Haji Asat. a
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    "INTERNAL AIR SERVICE IS A NECESSITY."
    1047 13 JJEFORE leaving Singapore yesterday, the Master of Sempill told the Straits Times his reasons for embarking on a solo flight which will occupy the best part of six months and discussed the subject of an internal air mail service in Malaya. A leading British
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    73 13 The Hongkong papers announce that a handsome donation of 50,000 Italian lire ($10,636) has been given In the name and on behalf of H. E. Benito Mussolini towards the Building Fund of St. Teresa's Church, Kowloon. The first intimation which most of the parishioners had of the gift was when
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    29 13 Sir John D. Barlow, who has recently paid a visit to the East returned to Singapore from Shanghai on Nov. 7 and proceeded Home by air on Nov. 11.
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    21 13 Miss Tjonr See Yin, seen at the organ at the Victoria Hall. Singapore, where she is giving a recital next week.
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL.
    545 13 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. Abdoolcader Reappointed M.L.C.: Hon. Mr. Veerasamy Recuperating: Death of Mr*. Hardial Singh Scientists in Klang. Dr. R. o. Fitzgerald, Adviser, Medical and Health Services, S.S., has been visiting Ipoh. Dr. S. R. Krishnan has been ap pointed a member of the Indian Immigration Committee. The Hon. Mr.
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    WOMAN DRIVER IN COURT.
    507 13 Orchard Road Crash. WHEN MR. BRAGA'S CAR CAPSIZED. Further details of the accident in Orchard Road in which a car driven by Mrs. Y. Gates collided with Mr. A. J. Braga's car were given in the Singapore police court yesterday. The case for the prosecution was
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    ELEPHANTS IN TANK ROAD.
    216 13 A Menagerie Finds A New Site. For the first time since the Slngapore-Kranji railway was opened on Jan. 1, 1903, the vacant land at Tank Road will be used for a new purpose this month. The site of the former goods station, at the junction of
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    47 13 The 22nd annual celebration of Selangor St. Andrew's Society will take the form of a ball to be held at the Selangor Club on Friday, Nov. 30. Practice elghtsome reels will be held In the Selangor Club at the [egular tea dances on Nov. 21 and 28.
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    PROSPECT OF HEAVY GOING AT BUKIT TIMAH TODAY.
    676 14 AVERAGE OF 11 HORSES IN EACH RACE. Miss Sardis Likely To Be A Warm Favourite. The Singapore Turf Club November Meeting opens at Bukit Tlmah this afternoon when 89 horses will face the starter in a card of eight events. Following the
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    128 14 Saturday, No*. 11. Races: Singapore November Meeting, first day. Rugby: Johore vs. Malaya Command (Malaya Cup). Johor* Bahru; Penang vs. Perak (Malaya Cup) at Penang, B.C.C. "A" vs. R.A.F., padang. Hockey: Singapore vs. Malacca, padang; O.R.A. vs. R.A. (Changt). R.I. ground. Football: B.C.F.A. League, C.W.A.A. vs. CCA. A..
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    PERAK RACES.
    130 14 2 Days Amateur Meeting: Next Month. 1 There will be two days amateur racing at Ipoh next month, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8 under the auspices of the Perak Turf Club. Two runs each for horses class 4 and ponies class 3 have been arranged as
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    PAHANG TENNIS.
    95 14 Pekan Champion Wins The Worthington Cup. The final of the Pahang singles championship for the Worthlngton Cup (presented by a former British Resident of Pahang for annual competition among Europeans In the State) was played early on Monday morning at the Pahang Club between A. Mullaly, champion of
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    A TRAGIC END.
    32 14 London, Nov. 15. Doctor Vincent Coatea, a former English rugby International, who played for Bath fell from a train at Gerard Heath today and died from his Injuries Reuter.
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    TWO MALAYA CUP MATCHES THIS AFTERNOON.
    599 14 RUGBY FOOTBALL. Penang Expected To Beat Perak At Home. Two Malaya Cup Rugby matches ar^ to be played this afternoon. In the Southern section the United Services meet Johore at Johore Bahru. For this mitch the Services have made several changes from the side
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    CLAY PIGEON SHOOT.
    63 14 The Kuala Lipis Armistice Day celebrations wound up with a clay-pigeon shooting competition on Monday afternoon. Towards the end the shooting attained a high, standard and the results obtained were creditable. The competition was eventually won by J. M. M. Maclean of the Police, and thta monthly
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    VILLA AT HIGHBURY—MANCHESTER UNITED VISIT HULL.
    442 15 VILLA AT HIGHBURY— MANCHESTER UNITED VISIT HULL. ENGLISH SOCCER AND y RUGBY FIXTURES. Cambridge To Try And Lower Blackheath s Record. One of the most interesting football matches of the year will be that staged at Highbury this afternoon when Arsenal, the champions, enter tain Aston Villa. True the Villa
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    RUGBY UNION.
    193 15 If Lancashire can beat Northumberland in the county championship at Newcastle this afternoon they will have put themselves well on the road to heading the Northern Section and thus qualify for the semi-final. Yorkshire were beaten by Northumberland last Saturday by a dropped goal to a try. Of
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    HOCKEY CANCELLED
    30 15 Rain triumphed again over local hockey yesterday. Matches cancelled were:— SC.R.C. vs. Colts; S.C.C vs. Sikh Police; SRC vs. R.A.. YMCA. vs. R.A.F.; Ceylon B.C. vs. A.-C. School.
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    11 15 D. E. Nickels one of Singapore's bwt Rugby forwards this season.
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    Guillermo Gets Verdict Over Sultzdorf.
    415 15 Guillermo Gets Verdict Over Sultzdorf. fOXINf*^ With the weather doubtful and the programme shrewdly assessed at its true merit, there was a poor attendance at the bouts at the New World Arena last evening. This was regrettable, inasmuch as it was a benefit show for the dependents of the late
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    SCHOOLS RUGBY.
    251 15 Cheltenham Just Beat Wellington. London, Nov. 4. The following were the results of the principal School Rugby matches p'.aycd today: Ampleforth Coll. 25 Mount St. Mary's C. 0 Bedford Sch. 35 Leys Sch. 3 Blundell's Sch. 36 R.N.C. D'moutb 0 Cheltenham Coll. 15 Wellington Coll. 11 Crantrcok School
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    SELANGOR RACING.
    134 15 New Membership Rules To Be In Force On Nov. 30. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 16. The recently revised rules of the Selangor Turf Club affecting visiting members will be In operation for the amateur meeting to be held here on Nov 30 and Dec. 1.
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    Singapore vs. Malacca At S.C.C. Today.
    219 15 STATE HOCKEY. Singapore will play her fourth State hockey match this afternoon, Malacca being the visitors to the padang. Following their B—28 2 victory over the Negri, who beat Malacca 4—3.4 3. Singapore are confident of winning by a conclusive margin, and It they
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    HOME RACING.
    139 15 Manchester Nov. Handicap Probables Jockeys. London, Nov. 16. The Manchester November handicap is due to be run at Manchester on Nov. 24 over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs. The probable starters and Jockeys for this event are as follows: Brunswick (Jones), Hill Song (Carslake), Gainslaw (Pat
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    STATE HOCKEY.
    131 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 16. I Several new players are given their chances to sscure places in che Selan gor hockey eleven by their inclusion tn [the teams to play in the ??tond trial on the padang next Tuesday. The tsam to travel to Pena
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    MATCH ABANDONED.
    133 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. IS. Mudlarks were Indulged In by members of the Selangor Club and the Selafignr Chinese Recreation Club when they met in a hockey match on the latter.- '-round this afternoon. The pit was water-logged following heavy rain, but the teams were
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    THE CLUB VERANDAH
    603 15 A Thankless Job. Malaya's New Trainer. —C. Prosper-Liston. Conducted by "LEIGHTON" /\NE of the most thankless tasks going in club life is that of convenor. Never mind whether it be for rugger, cricket, hockey or any other game the convenor can never satisfy everyone and stands to
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      GAYLANG SERAI VILLAGE.
      411 16 To the Editor of the Btraits Times. Sir, Oaylang Serai, opposite Joo Chiat Road, is a very thickly populated village, where hundreds of families of all nationalities live in houses and huts built close to each other, with no system of sanitation. At ttie entrance to the
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      JOHNSTON'S PIER
      155 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— l venture to suggest that If this question of the naming of the pier were properly and .adequately presented to His Excellency the Governor It may yet be possible to have restored to Singapore her old traditional and historic land
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      PUBLIC TRANSPORT.
      462 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— At, the Municipal Commissioners' meeting held on Oct. 27, objections were made against taxi drivers, presumably on the Serangoon route, taking passengers who paid "by the seat." According to the President, the old bye-law oi 1922 gave taxi drivers the
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    TIN MAY BECOME A RARE METAL!
    1000 16 CONSUMPTION DISCOURAGED. Restrictionists' Attitude To Market Trends. (From A Special Correspondent.) London, Nov. 5. Prices of tin have had an easier tendency during the past few days, mainly, of course, because of the lack of interest so evident on the part of consumers. However,
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    AMUSEMENTS
    80 17 a*.naiam»a l&arcvk Show. 6.16— 9 15. CAPITOL Murder at the Vanities. 6.15 9.15. GREAT WORLD Cabaret The Show -OS Son ot a Sailor. MARLBOBOVGB Naci-Ki-Rajinl. 6.15—9.16. NEW WORLD Side Shows, Cabaret, Dancing. Talkies. Theatres <fe Cinemas. PAVILION Girls Pleaae. With Sydney Howard. 6 15— 915. BAFFLES HOTEL Special Rare
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    U.S. RECOVERY PLAN.
    163 17 Government Activity Relaxing. Washington, Not. 14. There are two indications that President Roosevelt believes the national recovery has reached the point at which private lending agencies can resume their normal functions: First, the Home-Owners' Loan Corporation, which Is a Government agency, has closed its doors against new
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    HEAVY OIL vs. PETROL.
    135 17 Air Ministry Making Investigations. Rugby, Nov. 14. The Under-Secretary for Air, Sir Philip Sassoon, was asked In the House of Commons whether, in view of the need for very high fuel economy on the long flights of the Empire mall services, steps were being taken to
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    FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
    121 17 U.S. Treasury Removes Restrictions. New York, Nov. 13. The Treasury's removal of restrictions on foreign exchange is considered in many quarters to be a definite assurance that the dollar is now stable and one of the concrete developments arising from the recent rapprochement between the administration and bankers.
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    SAAR TENSION.
    105 17 Reprisals Against The German Front. Saarbruecken, Nov. 15. The Saar Governing Commission today announced that it has asked the supreme tribunal of the plebiscite to take proceedings against the signatories of the German Front memorandum for libelling Government officials. Reuter. The German Front in its memorandum claims that
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    NEGOTIATIONS FAIL.
    59 17 Proposed Franco-Latvian Economic Pact. Riga, Nov. 12. Direct negotiations between Latvia and France concerning an econMnlc accord for the purpose of adjusting the trade balance and concerning compensation have broken down, according to a semi-official statement. Negotiations with that end in view are not '.o be conducted along
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    THE BRIGHTER SIDE OF LONDON LIFE.
    1548 18 Theatrical Consequences— What A Critic Has To Put Up With— What The Actors Have To Put Up With— What The Audience Does— And What The World Says Buck In The Malayan Jungle He Brings Himself Back Alive. (From the Straits Times Corresponde nt.) London,
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    BRITISH LECTURERS.
    79 18 Being Invited To Tour China. Nanking, Nov. 2. A decision to invite renowned professors from Great Britain to China on lecturing tours was reached at a meeting of the Sino-Brltlsh Cultural Promotion Association held here yesterday. The meeting was presided over by Sir Alexander Cadog in, British Minister
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    IDEAL HOLIDAYS
    223 19 IDEAL HOLIDAYS Mental And Physical Rest. Holidays and hobbies are the two alliterative allies for health and happiness. It is generally considered that a holiday should provide mental and physical rest and change. The ideal, therefore, for the holi-day-maker should be his transformation into somebody else, and to avoid taking
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    CARE OF RARE RUGS.
    104 19 CARE OF RARE RUGS. Owners of rare rugs are cautioned] by an American rug dealer never toj use patented fluids for cleaning. He advises a neutral soap devoid of al- kali if home cleaning is necessary. If something is spilled en the rug,' he says, the best and quickest remedy
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    35 19 This attractive Rrville even me creation of deep rosepink tulte moulded to the figure and embellished with graduated ruchings was worn by Miss Thelma Todd, the popular American film star, in a recent British picture.
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    CARROTS FOR COMPLEXION.
    575 19 NOT SUCH A DULL VEGETABLE. By OUR COOKERY EXPERT. In considering the possible changes that may be rung on the vegetable course, very few cooks devote serious attention to the carrot. Yet this homely vegetable has many vl.tues, I not leasr among them being its beneficial effect
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    TOPICS FOR WOMEN
    532 19 EVENING FROCKS MORE ELEGANT. Feather-Trimmed Capes. By OUR LONDON FASHION CORRESPONDENT. Straits Times Office, Fleet Street, Oct. 30. p'LEGANCE and dignity are the outstanding characteristics of the new evening gowns. Only the very, very young will be permitted to flutter about in frilly organdies or trip gaily
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    APPLES AS AID TO BEAUTY. THE ENEMIES OF ANAEMIA.
    162 19 APPLES AS AID TO BEAUTY. THE ENEMIES OF ANAEMIA. Apples are beautifying as weU as health-giving and since the apple harvest this year has been a record one, and the fruit is consequently cheap, we should be able to sacrlf.ee some of it to the Goddess of Beauty. Being rich
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    32 19 Dennis Michael and Philip Lang, the ■MHal tU twin sons of Bing Crosby, the American screen and radio star, posed with their elder brother. Gray Evan, aged 15 months, for the photographer.
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    CHOOSING YOUR COLOUR.
    133 19 One of the more important lessons which the dress shows seem to teacti is that if a particular colour is wanted for a new coat or frock, the material in which it is expressed should be chosen with great care. Emerald and bright red are among the
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