The Straits Times, 22 November 1934

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    37 1 The Straits Times ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS
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      402 1 SINGAPORE: 140, CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5151). pwsle Uke J j Orup KM (Tlferj j I Brand) for Its J'niqur ll»HMir I L°" I Abondanoe of tIU- I mim: Why Mt I DiOf 6179 for a l-*m I I §|CB ENDANGERS |J|nß health L I '\k i^H Tl3T 13 8 on
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      402 1 KUALA LUMPUR! 28. JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683 K DRESS CLOTHES WITH AN ELEGANT AIR THE FESTIVE SEASON IS 11/lM APPROACHING WHEN YOU J 1 WILL WISH TO LOOK YOUR :^3F SMARTEST. LET ROBINSONS U* HELP YOU. ...THEIR EUROPEAN JH\ SS CUTTER WILL GIVE YOU HIS mm PERSONAL SUPERVISION SI THEREBY
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      11 1 FOR j j FLOWERS PHONE 4097 IS. Orchard Road, (Amber Mansion*)
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      630 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 MA JEST V 8 GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICEOUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Due Tonnage Spore BURDWAN 6,070 N0v.33 CORFU 15.000
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      640 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. CICNEHAI. PASSENCER AGENTS FOX CUNARO LINE. (Incorporated m Japan; TO LONDONNaples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp Rotterdam and Middlesbroogh. Vessels Tonnage Due Sail i KATORI MARU 10.000 Nov. 2* SO 3 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Dec 13 14 t YASUKUNI MARU ***** Dec 35 36 HAKONE MARU 10.500 Jan 9 10
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      706 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Denmark.) PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON, ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Prom Protii Prom Pron Spore Malacca Port Penan] M.S. Sham ERRIA 37/11 37/11 2*711 30/1: PIONIA 18 12 18 12 19/12 21/1! LALANDIA 8/1 8/1 9/1 11/1 JUTLANDIA 3»/l 38/1 SO/1
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      211 2 PRESIDENT LINERS Tourist Class ■AMERICAN STYLE I £71.12.- SINGAPORE TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA. GREATEST ADVANCE IN TOURIST CLASS LUXURY. Beautiful public rooms; Swimming poolDelicious meals Hot and cold running water In each stateroom. Cabins for two or more passengers with real beds Modem ventilation throughout. Weekly service from Manila and
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      1261 2 THK BLUE FUNNEL LINE (Ocean THE HUA KHIOW STEAMSHIP CO. Stsaas Ship Co., Ltd., and China Mutual (1931) LTD. Steam Navigation C*, LM. THE CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. THE STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. THE SARAWAK STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. THI CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. The AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL LINE Ltd. The Skua
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    "SCRAP-AND-BUILD" POLICY.
    368 3 "Tlioroughly Wrong." PLIGHT OF OFFICERS OF MERCHANT NAVY. London. A meeting of the Officers' (Merchant Navy) Federation, held at Cardiff, passed a reso- lution viewing with apprehension the introduction of a policy of scrap-and-build and declared that, if such a policy wen adopted, the Government had a clear
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    JEYPORE.
    30 3 The Jeypore has left Hone Kong and is expected to arrive at thia port at 6 a.m. on Monday. She will proceed alongside the B.H. Board's wharf on arriva'..
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    VESSELS ARRIVED.
    133 3 TO6ARI, Dut.. 4.457 tons, from Portland 22-11. for Belawan 22-11. BTJRDWAN, Brit.. 2,878 tons, from London 22-11. for Yokohama 23-11. PENANG MARU Jap., 3.230 tons, from Yokohama 22-n, for Calcutta via Penang 23-11. CHITRAL, Brit.. 8.772 tons, from Yokohama 21-11, for London 33-11. KURANDA, Brit.. 553 tons, from
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    SLNGAPOPE HARBOUR BOARD.
    158 3 Thursday, November 22. Ships alongside the Wkarvea or expected to arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUR Main Wharf sn Tunda, Lch. "Crow," Lch. "Lady Evelyn." Clam, Aquarious. Lch. "Sir T. Fraser." Lch. "Curlew," Sergo OrdJunolcldze, The Cable, Reljnst, Mapia, M. Lch. "Sir Hasting Anderson." Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil.
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      173 3 HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE. OUTWARDS Regular Freight Service i MANILA. HONG KONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPANESE rOKTS. ■J ARENDSKERK 10.000 T. Dec. 5 SJ GAASTERKERK 11.000 T. Dec. :8 HOMEWARDS. TO GI.NO A. MARSEILLES. ROTTERDAM AMSTERDAM. HAMBURG AND BREMEN. Leave. Tonnage Spore s ZUIDERKERK 11.000 T. Dec 20 U, ARENDSKERK 10.000 T.
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      84 3 SARAWAK STEAMSHIP COMPANY. LIMITED. (Incorporated in Sarawak} SINGAPORE TO KUCHINQ (9 day servlcel VYNER BROOKE 25th NOT. 4 pjn. VYNER BROOKE 4th Dec. 6 p.m. VYNSST. BROOKE 13th Dec. 6 p.m. SINGAPORE TO KUCHINC AND BINTULC AUBY Dec. 2 8 a.m. I auey Dec. 16 6 a.m. t Does not
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      713 3 BOUSTEAD CO,, LTD. (Incorporated In MIS.) LLOYDS AGENTS:BOOKING AGENTS. FJa.S. BLYB. AND 81AM STATES KAIXWATB TELEPHONE: Freight 4433— Passage 5111 CANADIAN PACIFIC. STEAMSHIPS LIMITED. (Incorporated In England). PEDUCED FARES SINGAPORE TO EUROPE First Class /rom £106.4.6 Up ConneeUag with Canadian Pacific Atlantic Expresses, Second Class Fiom £70.6.1 REDUCED AROUND THE
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      445 3 EH.ERMAN& BUCKNALt STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. (Incorporated tat England.) ELLERMAN LINE. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM HAMBURG Via Porti and Suet CanaL Due Sslla. Steamer Spore Spore CITY OF BAODAD Nov. 30 Dec. 1 CITY OF FLORENCE Dec. 14 Dec. IS CITY OF EASTBOURNE Dec. 30 Jan. I FOB HONGKONG. SHANGHAI AND
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      209 3 Today's Crossword Puzzle (CLUES.) ACROSS. oi»°« i 26. Fuel 1. Inconstant 37 ordinal T«* 28. Modest f" 1 39. Ghost 10. Lengthwise 3J setter P/» 33. Unsultabb M «*»l 35. As well 14. Sudden spasm 36 Joke 15. Proud 18. Fear 19. Quiver 31. Slow dowtt 25. Tyrant 28 M^j
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      112 3 TIDE TABLES. Thursday, Nov. 22. H. W. 10.37 a.m., 9 ft. 7 in. L. W. 4.55 a.m., 4 ft. 3 In., 5.27 p.m., 2 In. Friday, Nov. 23. H. W. 12.6 a.m 8 ft. 9 in., 11.9 a.m., 9 ft. 8 In. L. W. 5.23 a.m.. 4 ft. 5 in.,
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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      DEATH
      99 4 Ci'">H\- Mrs. Goh Kee Hoon n»f Tan Sfan Neo. aged 57.' passed away peacefully at her Dee No. 41 Emerald Hill Road .n '■...•> day the 20th Inst. at 2.20 p.m. She lea.es behind two sons, Goh Khiam S'n^ md Goh Tlan Hock, two daughters. G h Chit Neo
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      370 4 J/CKfON—NERI—Miss Ethel Jackson ida.:j'iter of Mrs. Dolores Jackson of Spore l/ndon) was married to Senor Ezio Nri of Ilaly. on Nov. 11, 1934. at the Church ol the Sacred Hear Shanghai. SITUATIONS VACANT When aonlTinc tor am posttior advertised in these rolwnns en rentes »t testlii mills Do not *end
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      767 4 BOARD—RESIDENCE WHITE HEATHER, 358, River Valley Rd. Suite also double Sc single rooms now. Tel. 4521 SUNNYSIDE. 7, Oxley Rd Ist clans accom. Highly recom. Very reasonable. Phone 6575. 7 ST. THOMAS' WALK. Furnished rooms, mod. san. Sing!* »25. Double $40. Garages Board optional. Phone 4329. 3. GRANGE ROAD CORNER
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      791 4 FOR SALE. CHEAP SCRIBBLING PADS— FOR WORK HHOPB SCHOOLS AND OFFICES— SEE ADVERTISEMENT— IN THIS ISBUE PIANO- Robinson upright, In excellent condition. (275 Including music stool, or near offer. A. G. Cooke, 154, Mount Pleasant FOB SALE: Twin Berew Seagoing motor cruiser 42' x 96" Tbomycroft designed englned and built,
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      652 4 BUSINESS CARDS. Etc. OPENING SHORTLY OR OFFICE WORKERS A New and High Cbua Restaurant. SENG TING GUAN »t Na. 24, Japan Strut, where delicious European and Chinese foods hygienlcally prepared will be served at low prices. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. Artistic artificial flowers made in England. They are beautiful and natural like.
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      691 4 BUSINESS CARDS. Etc FIGARO Ladle* Hairdresser*. PERMANENT WAVING By European Experts. $8. $10, $15 only RAFFLES HOTEL ißoom 12*1 and at •3. Bras Rasab Road SELETAR GRANGE European seaside residential hotel. Excellent j Food ani accommodation. Peaceful and attractive surroundings Healthy sea breezes 3ood bathing (Large Pagar) Just :he place
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      492 4 MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mr* HS~U and Mlaa HANA 6C WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. STOURCTFFI r ~HOUSE 7~7 i 3. TANGLIN HILL* rAVING GUESTS RECEIVED SPACIOUS GROUNDS. TENNIS. BADMINTON. MODERN SANITATION. VERY MODERATF TERMS. TEL: »78 rXCELLENT MODERN OFFICE IM GODOWN ACCOMMODATION Robinson Road Singapore. Splendid position AJI conveniences.
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      182 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Within Jutslde Vlthout Malaya Malaya Partake Monthly I.M I *M t 2.50 Quarterly 8.50 $12.90 750 Half Yearly ***** 524.00 $15.00 Yearly $34.00 $48.0J $30.00 Noir— OuUtatlnn ebr-.uva should Include the usral bank diseoi ADVERTISEMENT RATES Tbe charges and instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are as under: iS
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      329 5 HOTELS I TONIGHT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24th SPECIAL DINNER SpECIAL WCE DIRRER 4 BALL and CONCERT extension TO 2 a.m. 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. CABARET DANCE (FORMAL) THE VERSATILE SISTER TEAM 9.30 p.m. to Midnight MARYA MARTA CABARET HARMONY SONGS, DANCING THE VERSATILE SISTER TEAM MARYA MARTA musical numbers RAFFLES CELEBRATED
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      72 5 P« I L OO THE RADIO WITHOUT A RIVAL FOR NATURAL REPRODUCTION SIMPLICITY OF OPERATION —LONG DISTANCE RECEPTlOfsi^==MAINS OR BATTERY OPERATED. ALL- WAVE (from 12 meters upwards) ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED BX SOLE AGENTS. RADIO SERVICE CO. OF MALAYA LTD. (Owners Operators of station "Z.H.1." 49.9 Meters). BROADCAST HOtSfc. 2 Orchard Road.
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      42 5 INSURANCE FIRE- ACCIDENT-MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. THE LONDON ASSURANCE HONG KONO FIRE INSCK CO. LTD. PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO. WESTERN A.IBURANCE CO. UNION INSCE SOCIETY OF CANTON LTD EAOLK STAB to BRIT. DOM INSCK. CO. LTD. GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated a 8.8.)
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      202 5 COAL TAR More economical than pauits easy to apply lasts longer. Write for our quotations LEE KIM SOO LTD. 89. HIGH STREET. PHONE 2063. HH/K-4. ■festtiN AJbhV The dailf ate of^k EUCRYL TOOTH *T. M POWDER <ruickly m removes the slightest staio and prevents 1A ff\ M discoloration. It deans,
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      541 5 B.B.C. PROGRAMMES. The B.B.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 OSE 25.29 GSB 31.55 11.5-11.30
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      490 5 SINGAPORE. "Z.HI" Singapore 19.9 metre*- (Owned and operated by Radio Service Co., cf Malaya Ltd., Broadcast House, Singapore.) THURSDAY. NOV. 2* 6.0 Recorded Music. 6.45 News Bulletin supplied by Straits Times. 8.0 Relay of Dinner Music by Raffles Ho'el Orchestra under direction of Dan Hopkins. SUNDAY. NOV. tS. 11 a.m.
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      614 5 BERLIN. TODAT. p.m. 8.0 Opening Announcement DJA. Oerman Folk Song. Programme-Forecast (German, «"g»Th) 8.16 Light Music. 8.90 Topical Talk 8.46 News In English. 9.0 Song Recital: Hetnz Marten accompanied by Frledrlch Rolf Albes. 9.30 Recitation from Oerman Poetry. 9.45 An evening with Johann Strauss. 10.15 News In Oerman. 10.30 Music
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    NO COAL STRIKE.
    63 6 Negotiations Continued In South Wales. London, Nov. 20. The threatened stoppage In the South Wales coal field has been averted. A special delegate conference of the South Wales Miners' Federation at Cardiff decided not to proceed to strike action but to continue negotiations with the owners of
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    " I AM FINISHED !"
    43 6 I AM FINISHED Sydney, Nov. 20. A sensation was caused at the antiwar meeting today when the octogenarian, the Rev. Mr. Rivett, at the end of a pacifist speech, suddenly cried, "I am finished. Time Is up," and collapsed and died.— Reuter Wireless.
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    SILVER SMUGGLING.
    73 6 Motor-Boat Fleet Busy At Canton. Hong Kong, Not. 20. A launch containing silver bars worth nearly $150,000 was captured by two Government gunboats In the delta of the Pearl River, Canton, this morning. The owner of the metal disappeared before officials appeared on the scene It Is reported
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    STRATOSPHERE ASCENT.
    38 6 Detroit, Nov. 20. A height of 57.979 feet was reached by Dr. Jean Piccard and his wife in their stratosphere flight on Oct. 23, according to an official statement oy the National Aeronautic Association. Reuter Wireless.
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    CHINA " ON THE RIGHTs ROAD."
    197 6 CHINA ON THE RIGHTs ROAD." 'Times" Payg Tribute To Nanking. London, Nov. 21. The Chinese Government Purchasing Commission has ordered from the Vulcan Foundry In Lancashire, for the Canton-Hankow Railway. 1« locomotives of a new design, with exceptionally large boilers and special mechanical stokers. They will be among the largest
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    GERMANY'S TRADE.
    58 6 Favourable Balance In October. Berlin, Nov. 15. For the first time since March the foreign trade returns show a favourable balance, one of 16,900.000 marks, compared with Septembers adverse balance of 1,900.000 marks. Imports totalled 349,500,000 marks, compared with 352,200,000 marks in September, while exports were 365.900,000 marks
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    CARDINAL BOURNE ILL.
    20 6 London. Nov. 20. Cardinal Bourne Is seriously ill again, suffering from his former cardiac complaint.— Reuter Wireless.
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      213 6 X'MAS GIFTS of KINGLY ELEGANCE Everything SO DIFFERENT Everything SO CLASSY YET INEXPENSIVE PERFUMES FROM THE HOUSES OF WORTH also CHANEL CUT CRYSTAL FROM BELGIUM St FRANCE. SMOKERS' REQUISITES SO DAINTY FROM U.S.A. BRITISH STERLING SILVER WARE AS ONLY BRITAIN CAN PRODUCE LADIES' HANDBAGS IN LATEST CREATIONS. TOYS THAT LAST
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      213 6 THE SUNDAY TIMES On Dec. 16 WUI Consist of 60 PAGES WITH THE APPROACH OF CHRISTMAS THE DEMANDS FOR ADVEK I tSISG SPACE IN THE SUNDAY TIMES HAVE INCREASED FAR BEYOSD ANYTHING PREVIOUSL V EXPERIENCED. IN ORDER TO MEET THE REQUJRtIMENIS OF ADVERTISERS. ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE FOR THE ISSUE
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      190 6 /jf Uses for I PEPSODENT J/]/ ANTISEPTIC Kills germs in 5 seconds! has over SO different uses THE mw, powerful, rmn-kflHnc odors. BacaoM of Its superior germ, sgant used in Pepsodent Antiseptic killing power, Pepsodent is more efmakes this r— M product an tt- (active in helping to protect you
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    Malaya-Java Phone Service
    55 7 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 21. The reason for the reduction of charge* in the Malaya-Java phone service it that both the administration* have considered it desirable in the hop* of getting more traffic. Since the inauguration in March traffic has varied bat the line
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    SPECIAL PATROLS OUT IN K. LUMPUR.
    265 7 How The Auger Thieves Were Caught (From Our Own Correspondent. > Kuala Lumpur, Nor. 22. A gang of burglars has been operating In Kuala Lumpur for the put 10 months or so with considerable success. Their method of working Is always the same. An
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    CUSTOMS DUTIES ON F.M.S. TRAINS.
    244 7 Magistrate Criticises The System. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nor. 21. Comment on the existing system of collecting customs duty from passengers bearing goods on trains, was made by Mr. F. K. Wilson, the magistrate, today. This was a case In which a Sumatran
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    29 7 "The Origin of the World and of Man" will be the subject of discussion at the Tamil Ep worth League at No: 1 Short Street, today at 5 30.
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    NOVEMBER RACES.
    405 7 Handicaps For The Last Day. The handicaps for Saturday, the last day ot thi &.T.C. November meeting, are as fo.kws: Race I. Ponies, Class Z. Dir 2. About 6 furs, find 18 yards t IS p.m. Oreat Joy 9 3. Can Do J 12, Erensong 8.12. Valkyrie 8.10.
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      246 7 Pf A SENSATIONAL BRITISH L PRODUCT PRODUCED AT Zi A QUALITY AND PRICE TO f j CONQUER THE WORLD. HERE ARE SOME OF THE BEST RECORDS! 8153 Beside my Caravan. Maruschka T R O I S E 8202 A Cafe in Vienna Ballarina AND HieH ie 8237 Destiny Waltz Wlu
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      72 7 J£' Come to Gay Paree! n Follow the Trail through the glamorous ,;1 maze of PARIS High Life, The Daring Art |M Students' Ball and |Im Oazzling Fashion E H6VUCS r jfru\ J A Uljlj! W^^^^^^ MADGE EVANS X ROBT YOUNG BPI^J Frisky Revelry KhiJ Boulevards I N An M.
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      278 7 TONIGHT 6.15 A 9.15 PAVILION A BKST-SKLLER BROUGHT TO THE SCREEN REALISTICALLY. A. J. CRONIN'S NOVEL THRILLED THE WORLD THE PICTURK DOES JUSTICE TO A GRKAT STORY! LHa^^aßßßß^^A -r x&^^F I*\ B^^^\^ B^^^^af tP^^ DRAMA ROMANCE ADVENTURE Warner Bros, migiity monarch of the seas! Truly a 54 million dollar show.
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    AROUND THE MARKETS.
    168 8 Tin Shares In Demand. (Prom uur Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Nov. 22. Tin shares continue very steady and this morning buyers were still looking for bargains. Rubber shares were flat but the industrial market continues very steady. The commodity market was quiet nd slightly easier with little business
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    PRODUCE.
    321 8 Singapore, Nov. 22, 12 noon. Buyer. Seller Gambler 6.75 Java Cube 9.00 Hamburgh Cube 10.00 White Muntok Pepper 64.00 White Pepper 63.00 Black Pepper 21.50 Mixea BlacK Pepper Copra, sundrled 2.95 Copra, mixed 2.70 2.70 Small Flake Tapioca 3.60 Fair Flake Tapioca 3.50 Mcd Pearl Tapioca 525 Small Pearl
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    12 8 From France by Aramls due at Singapore 7 am tomorrow.
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  • LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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      EXCHANGE RATES.
      215 8 The following are the exchange rates this morning, according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING. London, 4 months' sight 2/4 7/32 London, S months' sight 2/4 3/16 London, 60 days' sight 2/4 5/32 London, 30 days' sight 2/41/* London, demand
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      EXCHANGES.
      97 8 Rugby, Nov. 20 Foreign exchanges today were; Amsterdam 7.371,2 Athens 523 sellers. Belgrade 219 Berlin 12.40 Bombay 1/6 1/16 Brussels 21.361,2 Bucharest 494 Buenos Aires 3614 setters official Copenhagen 22.40 Geneva 15.36 Helsingfors 226% Hong Kong 1/7% Lisbon 1101/4 Madrid 36 1 j Milan 58 7/16 Montevideo 38 V
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    • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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        MINING.
        457 8 ■MM Val. Pd. 4/- 4/- Ampat Tin £1 £1 Asam Kumbanp Buyers Sellers.' 4/3 4/7V4 32/- 36/- £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/-
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        GENERAL.
        309 8 Val. Pd. Buyers 2 2 A. Brick 7Co Pref. 1.80 2 2 Alex. Brick Ord. 1.30 10 10 Atlas Ice. 10.00 El £1 Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.7.6 10 5 British Malaya Trustee 5.75 El £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prefs. 23/9 El £1 Con. T. S. Ord. 21/El £1
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        137 8 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 5% 1901 red. 10 !0 $400,000 Interest Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 112nom. 41/2% 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 Interest Mar. 31 Sept. 30 110 115nom. 414% 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Interest Mar. 31 Sept. 30 110 115nom. 4% 1913 red. 1963 $2,000,000 Interest Mar. 31
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        363 8 Fraser and Co., and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices Fraser Lyall Evatt Allenby ($1) 1.75°' 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) 3.40 3.50 3.40 3.50 A. Molek ($1) 1.00 1.10 1.05 1.15 A.
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    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
    66 8 Daily Prices COACQt For R.M A, No. 1. K. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Noon, Nov. 22. Tone of Market: Dull and Easier. Latest Cable: London Spot Shcei, 6 l/16d. per Ib. New York Spot Sheet G. ct3 12 7/16 per lb. Buyers. Spot (loose) 20 (F.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    221 8 Todmjr. Aden (Parcels only) (Rajula) ..2.20 p. n. Burma (Khandalla) 3 p m. North and East India (Khandalla) 3 pin. South India (Rajula) ..3 p.m. 'licngganu (except Kretay) (Hong Ho) 3 pm. BenfrkaUs. Port de Kock. Padang, Pakan Baroe. Slak Selat PandJaog (Tidore) 4 p.m. Bilnjoe Pangkal
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    SIAM PREMIERS TOUR.
    36 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Nov. 21. The Premier Is leaving on a for night's tour In the north this evening. [He is handling over the Premiership temporarily to the Minister of Justice.
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    OUTWARD MAIL.
    42 8 Malls from Europe, (London maih» dispatched Nov. 1), ex P. and O. Corfu will arrive by train tomorrow morning. Correspondence will be ready for delivery to boxholders at 8.45 a.m. and delivery by postmen will commence at the same time.
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    SAGGA DIVIDEND.
    28 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 21. Sagga Rubber— Profit for year ended July 31 £6,160. Dividend 6% per cent, less tax, recommended, carrying forward £4,144.
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      96 8 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE INCORPORATED A.D. 1720 THE WORDS OF A FAMOUS AUTHOR:Q For a Corporation to live for two hundred yean is very well 111 itself but to live at the end of that time amidst the increasing confidence and goodwill of those who have entrusted their interests to its
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      TIN SUPPLIES UP IN OCTOBER.
      1417 9 Accumulation Of Pool Stocks. Special Monthly Review by Messrs. A. Strauss Co. THE STATISTICS for October show an increase in the visible supply of 1,712 tons. The arrears of supply, on which we commented in our last review, have now been made up. The most
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      HOME AND AMERICAN STOCKS.
      272 9 Last Night's London Quotations. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Nov. 21. Closing quotation* today ot the principal British stock, are' given below. The rtw or fall is In relation u> the price of 20. GOVERNMENT STOCKS, BRITISH. Rue or Pal) Conversion Loan 5% 123% -H Funding
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      THE SINGAPORE AUCTION.
      155 9 The 1201 st auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association. was held on Nov. 21: catalogued 1.386.687 lb. or 619.04 tons: offeree 1,211.004 lb. or 540 03 tens; sold 939.277 lb. or 419.32 tons. Spot London 6%<L New York 12 11 16 ts PRICES REALISED
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      TIN STATISTICS DISAPPOINT.
      725 9 Commodities. Copper And Its Restriction. London, Nov. 2. Messrs. Malcolm Bowley and Son write: Copper. We opened this week wlt^i a further rise and up to £29.11.3 was paid for forward metal. The sharpness of the advance obviously was unwarranted, and a natural reaction, followed. Rumours have
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    The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOV. 22, 1934. MALAYA'S EURASIANS.
    894 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOV. 22, 1934. MALAYA'S EURASIANS. Two qualities distinguish members of the Eurasian community of Malaya. They are Intensely loyal to their British citizenship in the Colony and to their association with the British Empire In the Malay States, and they are peaceful and law-abiding by
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    The Trade Schools.
    197 10 The "blind alley" of clerical work for local-born youths for long an anxious Malayan problem, is as yet unsolved in any material measure. A good beginning for one class of youth has, however, been made In the Trade Schools, which are providing acceptable recruits for the engineering
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    SWEET SEVENTEEN TODAY.
    1085 10 What A Wise Mother Would Say. (By Vera Brlttaln.) My daughter, at the age of three, possesses an eager and inquiring m'nd. When she asks me questions I endeavour to be strictly truthful In reply, though everyone who has attempted this baffling occupation of truth-tell-ing knows that
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    NOTES Of The DAY
    719 10 T|OES anyone remember when an *J Irish regiment was last stationed in Singapore? The Royal Inniskilllng Fusiliers, who will replace the Wlltshlres in the autumn, will be the first Irish troops to Join the garrison since before the War, so far as I have been able
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    MIXED RECEPTION FOR INDIAN REFORMS REPORT.
    875 11 SELECT COMMITTEE'S PROPOSALS. A Decentralisation Scheme. SAFEGUARDS FOR IMPERIAL INTERESTS AND MINORITIES. Progressive Elements Disappointed. 1 ONG awaited with intense interest, the Report of the Select Committee on Indian reforms is now published. Already heated controversy is arising concerning it. The Report, generally, provides
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    LABOUR M.P.s' REPORT.
    411 11 Progress Towards Dominion Status. London, Nov. 21. The draft of an alternative report, presented by Major C. R. Attlee (Lab.. Llmehousc) and other members of the Labour Party on the Sslect Committee, expresses the view that the new constitution should be so framed as to enable India
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    "A VERY SERIOUS AFFAIR."
    153 11 The Trails That Led To General Butler. Philadelphia. Nov. 21. Gen. Smedley Butler today gave an I Interview with regard to his sensa- tional evidence before the Sena* e I Committee yesterday, when he alleged that he had been offered $3,000,000 by a group of wealthy
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    FAR EASTERN ISSUES.
    152 11 Japan Refuses To Discuss Them. Toklo, Nov. 21. A semi-official statement refutes the contention that the Washington Pact, the Nine Power Pact and the Four Power Treaty are inter-related, and declares that if the Nantao Treaty is renewed and the territorial integrity of China reassured, the independence
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    ASSISTANT BANK MANAGER CHARGED.
    42 11 Tan 800 Kiah, assistant manager of the Sze Hai Tung Chinese Exchange Bank, was charged In the Singapore police court today with criminal breach of trust of $104,723. He was remanded on bail of $200,000 until Nov. 29.
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    THE DUKE'S BRIDE ARRIVES.
    290 11 France's Send-Off. ROYAL PARTY AT VICTORIA. London, Nov. 21. Princess Marina h»s arrived in England from Paris for her wedding to the Duke" of Kent on Nov. 29. The bridegroom met her at Dover, and Their Majesties the King and Queen, the Prince of Wales and
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    GRAN CHACO WAR.
    44 11 League Plan Rejected By Paraguay. Rio de Janeiro, Nov. 20. Paraguay has decided to reject the recommendations of the League for I ending the war with Bolivia. Paraguay proposes instead that the dispute be settled by conciliation and arbitration.— Reuter Wireless.
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    INDIAN OPINION.
    295 11 'Rigid" Constitution Causes Disappointment. Nlw Delhi, Nov. 21. Indian opinion on the Select Committee's report amounts to general censure of the Committee's failure to endorse the ideal of Dominion status, and its provision, on the contrary, of "a rigid constitution not susceptible o! growth." All political Parties, however,
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    TIBET MAINTAINS INDEPENDENCE.
    176 11 I But Wants Friendship With China. New Delhi, Nov. 21. After the visit of the Chinese official mission to Lhasa, the Tibetan National Assembly, according to a messa? from Lhasa, has refused to adhere to the Chinese Republic. The Assembly declares, however, that It Is desirous of
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    SAAR PLEBISCITE.
    123 11 Germany's Measures To Check "Exuberance." Berlin. Nov. 21. It is reported that the German authorities are making determined efforts to guard against any possibility of irresponsible action from the German side of the 'rentier before and during the Saar plebiscite. Following the recent issue of an order by
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    N.I. QUOTA.
    99 11 Producers Stated To Be Satisfied. (Froi.i Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 21. The Daily Express al'eges that reports are current in the City to the effect that Dutch rubber growers are likely to request an increase in the Netherlands Indies quota shortly, but the Amsterdam correspondent of the
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    NAVAL TALKS FAIL.
    254 11 Anglo-American Treaty May Ensue. U.S. OPINION. Admiral- Saito Rebukes The Jingoists. London, Nov. 21. That the only thing remaining from the navul talks is to say "goodbye," is the view of American circles. It is understood' that the Japanese and American delegations will depart from London within
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    "UNOFFICIAL ESPIONAGE"
    362 11 Prevention Measures In United States. Washington, Nov 21. With a view to obtaining a of an bargaining position with the naval Powers, very rigid secrecy in connection with American naval developments has been ordered, states tne Associated Press. The move is reported to have oeen ~.>ted by th?
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    CHIEF SCOUT TO ATTEND FOUR MALAYAN RALLIES
    931 12 ARRIVAL IN PENANG TODAY. Lord Baden-Powell's World Tour At 77. T ORD BADEN-POWELL, the Chief Scout, arrived in Penang today with Lady Baden-Powell and their two daughters. They are making an extensive tour of scouting activities in Malaya, and will attend rallies in
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    VIGOROUS VETERAN OF SCOUTING.
    433 12 First Visit To Malaya. (From A Correspondent.) Although he is 77 years of age. and underwent a serious operation not long ago. Lord Baden-Powell is visiting Malaya in the interests of the movement which has become his lifework. This will be the first time that the
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    4 12 Lord and Lady Baden-Powell.
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    ELECTRICITY AND WATER.
    383 12 Singapore Charges. MR. BARTLEY EXPLAINS THE POSITION. Water and electricity charges in Singapore are discussed by Mr. W. Bartley, president of the Municipal Commissioners, in a letter to the Straits Times.. Mr. Bartley writes in reply to a Note of the Day in which attention was drawn
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    MORE CURRENCY IN CIRCULATION.
    148 12 Enhanced Purchasing Power. (Straits Times Special.) Malaya's steady progress towards the normal In trading conditions during the past twelve months is reflected In a steady Increase In the amount of the currency note issue during that period— which- means that more money Is in demand and
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    LETTERS LEFT BY SHOT ENGINEER.
    307 12 Inquest Story. WITNESS SAYS MR. DRYSDALE WAS WORRIED The Inquiry opened today before Mr. W. O. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, into the death of Mr. Alan Henderson Drysdale (44), the chief engineer of the Eastern Extension Co.'s vessel "The Cable," who was found shot dead
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    STOP PRESS.
    379 12 A verdict of suicide was returned. tents of the letter addressed to himself to mean that Mr. Drysdale intended to take His life owing to mental worry and sleeplessness. Answering the Coroner, witness explained that the revolver belonged to the ship. The door was open when he arrived
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    ANOTHER EUROPEAN SHOOTING TRAGEDY.
    48 12 A European, H. J. C. Heytman, was found shot dead in hi* house in Wilkinson Road Singapore today. Hi* age is given as 65. A shot was heard and a neighbour entered the house and found the man seated a gun between his knees.
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    16 12 Mr. P. R. Davlson returned from Rangoon on Tuesday and proceeds to England by th« Chltral.
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    SIAM'S NEW PAPER INDUSTRY.
    280 12 Mill Tenders. TO PRODUCE TEN TONS EVERY DAY. (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Nov. 20. Progress is being made with th-? development of Slam's new paper industry. The tenders for the machinery for the new Siam Paper Co.. Ltd., have now been received, and a special
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    GOVERNORS VISIT TO KUALA LUMPUR.
    55 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 21. The High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, is expected in Kuala Lumpur on Jan. 23. A reception will be given hint and an address of welcome presented to him by the unofficial community of Selangor at the Victoria
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    INSPECTOR IN GUISE OF PULLER.
    125 12 JJOW a Singapore police inspector, disguised as a ricksha puller, caught an Indian molesting two schoolgirl- was told in the police court yesterday. The tailor. Stepan Khan, was eh irged with using criminal force to ths girls Part of the case was heard in camera.
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    31 12 A lecture on Education will be given in English by Mr. S. M. M. M. Marlcar. at the Young Muslim Physical and Literary Union premises, Katong Road on Wednesday, at 7.30.
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    AMUSEMENTS
    114 12 SINGAPORE. ADEI.PHI HOTEL Special Dinner Dance ALHAMBKA Here Comes The Navy with Jamea CAPITOL* 8"^8 P t Brkn ei^~ 9iy The Battle with John Loder Merle Oberon. 8.15— 9.15. GBEAT WORLD Cabaret The Cai The Fiddle 4k Mother's Million. MARLBOHOUGH Satlavan Savitrl. 6.15—9.15. NEW WOKLO Side 8no»«. Cabaret, Dancing.
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    SINGAPORE PROFESSOR WEDS.
    138 13 Mr. F. J. R. Bottrall. Mr F. J. R. Bottrall. Professor of English Literature at Raffles College, Singapore was married to Miss Margaret Saumarez Smith, daughter of I lie Rev. H. and Mrs. Saumarez Smith Bl Waldershare Rectory, Kent, at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday. The bridegroom Is
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    VITAL STATISTICS.
    53 13 During the week ended Nov. 17, 226 deaths were recorded within the Muni clpality of Singapore compared with 12C last week and 116 In the corresponding week last year. The principal causes of mortality were pneumonia (34), convulsions (23) and phthisis <27), One death occurred trom diphtheria. Total
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    NEW DANCE HALL PLAN FAILS.
    103 13 Singapore Project Doomed. The Straits Times understands that the project for a new dance hall in Singapore has fallen through. The hall was to be erected in Berangoon Road and was to be called the Palais de Dar.se. The capital of the Palais de Danse
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    THE DUKE'S WEDDING.
    29 13 The Master Attendant, Singapore, has requested the Shipping Community to "dress" the vessels which are in harbour on the wedding day of the Duke of Kent
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    57 13 A cocktail dance will be held at the Lake Club on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. The programme will include a display of classical dancing and machan kechil will be served during the evening. A charge of $1 per person will be made and the proceeds will
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    FIVE KILLED IN SUM AIR DISASTER.
    60 13 (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Nov. 21. When a Siamese plane was taking off for upcountry in the pretence of a great crowd yesterday the under-carriage touched a parked motor car and crashed. Five were killed and 19 injured. The plane was smashed. The
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    EURASIAN SPORT IN SINGAPORE.
    217 13 S.R.C. Players Want More Independence. A new method of- management !s proposed for Eurasian sport in Singapore. It is suggested that in addition to the board of control which at present controls all outdoor games for thi Singapore Recreation Club new machinery should be set up.
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    RAILWAYS TO RUN NEW ROAD SERVICE.
    253 13 Arrangements For Ipoh I.umut Route. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Nov. 20. The F.M.S. Railways are shortly instituting a new road service by car, motor bus and motor lorry, from Ipoh Station to Lumut in the Dindings, via Parit, Bruas, Ayer Tawah andSitiawan. All
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    CIVIL AVIATION BUREAU FOR MALAYA.
    565 13 Major Ro L. Nunix's Tour. After inspecting 150 aerodromes in various parts of the world, Major R. L. Nunn, Deputy Director of Public Works, S.S. and F.M.S., has returned to Singapore this s week. His £1,500 tour, on behalf of Oov- ernment, marks an important
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    SERVICE AT A CENTRE
    98 13 What Kuala Lumpur Women Are Doing. The following are office-bearers and committee unanimously elected at the annual general meeting ot the Women's Service League held at the Infant Welfare Centre. Kuala Lumpur. President. Mrs. A. Caldecott: vicepresidents. Mesdames W. V. D. Skrir.t, Gunn Lay Teik. D.
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    20 13 Kuala Lumpur District Girl Guides will give a concert at 6.30 p.m. tomorrow at St. Mary's Girls' Schocl, Middle Road.
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    M.C.C. MAKE IMPORTANT CHANGES—A NEW L.B.W. LAW.
    497 14 M.C.C. MAKE IMPORTANT CHANGES —A NEW L.B.W. LAW. BODY- LINE BOWLING TO GO. Umpires Will Be Strongly Supported. London, Nov. 21. At a meeting at lord's today the Advisory County Cricket Committee, decided to give a trial during the 1935 season to a new Leg Before Wicket rule. The new
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    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    83 14 XbnrsdAy. No*. St. Rug'jy: P.S.R.P.C. "A" vs. Wiltshire*. Dunearn Road; S.C.C. Training and Scrum Practice, p&dany. Hockey: S.C.C. vs. Indian Association, Balesticr Road; S.C.C. vs. H.M.S. Terror, padang: European Women vs. The Rest. Anson Road Stadium. Friday. Not. 23. Rug>y: United Services Officers vs. Singapore 11. padang. Hockej:
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    15 14 The Keta Raja Rugby XV who lost to the S.C.C. "B" on the padanjr yesterday.
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    SELANGOR VOLUNTEER SHOOT.
    853 14 Not>el Falling Plate Event Won By "A" Coy. The Selangor Battalion. F.M.S.V.F. held a successful meeting on the Kuala Lumpur rifle range on Sunday. I There were events for rifle, machine j and Lewis guns and revolver. The weather was bright and conditions were good. During the
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    Europeans vs. The Rest Match Today.
    166 14 Europeans vs. The Rest Match Today. WOMEN'S HOCKEY. The women's hockey match between the Europeans and the Rest In aid of the Poppy Day Fund, which should have been played two weeks ago but bad to be postponed owing to bad weather, will take place this afternoon at Anson Road
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    THE F. A. CUP.
    1118 14 THE WORLD OF SPORT. First One Was Stolen.— New Use For The "Mike".—R. Miku— Cotton Out Of Ryder Cup Team. (CONDUCTED BY THE SPORTS EDITOR.) INTEREST In the English Football Association Challenge Cup Com- petition comes only in the third round when the First and Second
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    ONLY TWO FAVOURITES WIN AT BUKIT TIMAH YESTERDAY.
    2982 15 WADSWORTH TAKES A NASTY TOSS. Three Place Dividends Over $40. Although the going was still heavy yesterday for the second day of the Singapore Turf Club November Meeting conditions were a great deal better than they were on Saturday and some keen
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    22 15 Golden Queen (Tankard geto home by half a length from Lady Rona (Hayes) In the fourth event at Bukit Tim ah yesterday.
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    THE CLUB VERANDAH
    618 15 C/C. Pflng Leaves Singapore. Soccer All The Year Round.— Good For Golf. Conducted by LEIGH! ON" WHAT Tile luck the S.C.R.C. are having with the weather for their open tennis tournament. It seems as If the remaining finals will never be played off. Some comment has been
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    15 16 The Chinese Student literary Association, the winners of the Open PingPonr Inter-Club Championship of Singapore.
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    M. C. C. TOUR.
    72 16 London. Nov. 20. The M C.C. have selected the following fourteen players to represent them In the tour of the West Indies: R E. S. Wyatt (Warwickshire). E. R. T. Holmes (Surrey), D. C. H. Townsend 'Oxford Un>, F. K. Fames Essex i. W. Harbord (Yorkshire).
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    A. L. Henry Shines As A Rugby Player.
    259 16 RUGBY FOOTBALL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 21. In a scrappy rugger match this afternoon, the Police fifteen defeated the Selangor Asiatic's team by six points (two tries) to three points (a try) This was their second encounter. Although the
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    MALAYS IMPRESS.
    152 16 Poor Display By Club "B" Team. S.C.C. "B" 6 pts. Kota Raja 3 pts. The Malays showed up well in their first rugger match on the padang yesterday and were rather unfortunate to be beaten by 6 points (2 tries) to 3 points (a try). The Club "B"
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    TAIPING RACES.
    58 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Nov. 21. Taiping Turf Club are holding their amateur meeting on Dec. 14 and IS. Two runs each for Class 4 Horses and Class 2 and 3 Ponies, have been arranged. If entries permit, two runs will be provided for Class 3 Horses.
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    SCOTLAND TRIUMPH AT HOME.
    242 16 Great Display By The Welsh Goalkeeper. Aberdeen, Nov. 21. Scotland 3; Wales 2. j I A crowd of 25,000 today saw Scot-, land beat Wales at soccer by the odd, goal In five on a crisp dry pitch In a game full of fast, clever football.
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    Manchester November Handicap.
    252 16 The final list of probable starters and Jockeys for the Manchester November handicap Is due to be run at Manchester on Nov. 24 over a distance of 1 mile. 4 furlongs is as follows: Brunswick (Jones), Hill Song (Carslake), Galnslaw (Beary), Achtenan (Pat Beasley), Thrapston (Weston). Robber
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    STATE HOCKEY.
    147 16 Negri vs. Perak Match Postponed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Nov. 21. I understand that the Negri Sem-bilan-Perak return hockey match scheduled to be played at Seremban on Saturday has been postponed at Perak's request. The following sides have therefore been chosen for a State trial on Wednesday,
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    LOCAL HOCKEY.
    114 16 Colts Too Good For The Combined Services. The Singapore Colts showed really good form yesterday to defeat the Combined Services at Tanglin by four goals to two. The Services scored first through Clapp and led at half-time by a goal to nil. After the interval the Colts struck
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    Six Reserves To Play For Singapore.
    386 16 MALAYA CUP RUGBY, Two more changes have had to be made in the Singapore Malaya Cup XV which travels to Seremban on Friday night to meet the combined NegrlMalacca side. R. H. Cowan and D. A. Johnston, two of the best forwards. are unable
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    470 17 H.F.s Visit To F.M.S.: Mr. J. 11. Bassett Retiring: Mr. W. L. Morgan Goes On Leave: Garrison Changes: Chinese Weddings At Penang. Leave prior to retirement has been granted to Mr. J. H. Bassett, M.C.S. HE. the High Commissioner's first visit to the F.M.S. is expected to
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    CABLE TRAFFIC.
    130 17 'The following index numbers repr;yentli g the estimated monthly traffic receipts of Cable and Wireless Limited as related to comparable traffic in the year 1929 is for favour of publication Monthly figures reduced to working cay average. Wo: king day average of comparable receipts, year 1929 equal 100.
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    RAILWAY SUBSIDENCE
    66 17 iTrom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Nov. 20. A subsidence occurred on the main line be. ween Lahat and Batu Gajah this morning as a result of which the through train to Malacca, which leaves Ipoh at 7.15. was delayed for two hours. The enginering department rushed about 50
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    31 17 The Oei Khee Association is holding Its tenth anniversary celebration on Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday programme will be held at 335 A, East Coast Road, from 1 p.m. to midnight.
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    SOLD TO JAPANESE
    57 17 White Star Liner To Be Scrapped. I London, Nov. 17. The White Star liner Adriatic, 25.000 tons, has been sold to Japanese shipbreakers for £65.000. I She was the largest White Star liner sailing from Liverpool and with the CelUc, Cedric, and Baltic, formed the Big Four
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    FOG BEATS BELISHA.
    92 17 A.A. Says Traffic Devices Are A Failure. London, Nov. 19. An uniavourab'.e report on Mr. Hore-Belisha's devices to regulate tragic, made by the Automobile Association as the result of investigations in London and Kent during a icidespread prevalence of fog last night, says that the "Belisha Beacons"
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    PRISON SENTENCE FOR MERCHANT.
    266 17 Convicted On Two Charges Of Cheating. JAN Swee Lim, a well-known Singapore business man, formerly proprietor of Chap Ban Swee Hong, North Canal Road, was yesterday sentenced to five months' rigorous imprisonment on two charges of cheating, in the third police court. He was found guilty
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    DROVE ON AFTER ACCIDENT.
    329 17 "Extremely Callous Conduct A Chinese driver who was Involved in a motor collision with a car driven by Mr. W. G. Baker, divisional manager of the Eastern Extension A. and C. Telegraph Co., Ltd.. was convicted on charges of (1) causing hurt by a^rash act to
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    54 17 The Christmas Tree dance of the Malacca Volunteers will take place at M.V.C. Headquarters on Dec. 13. The proceeds will go towards the M.V.C. children's Christmas Tree, and admission to the dance will be by tickets at $1 each. The Officer Commanding is very anxious that as many Vounteers as
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      THE WAR MENACE.
      543 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Your Issue of Nov. 12, contains statements so remarkable for their diversity of opinion that I beg leave to comment thereon. "Four months of blood and mud 400,000 British lives squandered in a quagmire (Passch'endaele). the most gigantic, tenacious,
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      PLANTERS' WAGES.
      511 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— From time to time your PlantIng Correspondent has advocated that the tormer rates of pay should be restored to those employed on rubber estates. Unfortunately It has not been stated what former rate is meant —boom rate or pre-War rate.
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      106 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— A planter's wife would like to thank you for the constant publicity which you continue to give to the miserable lot of the planters and tlieir wives. It is only by the frequent and strong wording of the protests of the Press
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      FRANCIS LIGHT.
      523 18 the Editor of the Straits Times. I S.r.—^n the .generation the li'achlng of history was much neglected, with the result that many peopta thought of Waterloo as i just a railway station, and Gladstone! as just a bag (Wasn't he cries a Primrose Leaguer?) More advanced students r*ad
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      MEDICAL REGISTRATION.
      392 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— At the trial In November of a man charged with an offence under the Medical Registration Ordinance, Inspector Tomlle, the prosecuting officer, la reported to have said: "The purpose of this ordinance Medical Registration Ordinance; is the protection of properly
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    BURMA COUNCIL.
    107 18 Propsal To Cut Salary I Of President The Rangoon Times understands that notice has been given by the exEducation Minister, U Kyaw Din, M.L.C., for South Henzada, that he Intends to introduce a bill at the next session of the Council to reduce the salary of the President
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    KLANG CHINESE WEDDING.
    267 18 Leong— Ng. The wedding of Mr. Leong Cheok Kin, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Leong Peng Khoon, took place op Sunday at I the residence of his parents, 91, Jalan I Raya East, Klang, the bride being Miss Ng Slew Inn, niece of Mr. and i
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    MISAPPRCDRIATION ALLEGED.
    79 18 MISAPPRC DRIATION ALLEGED. "I am honest, I did not take the money," declared Nakashlm, a Japanese merchant, who was charged at the instance of a Chinese in the police court before Mr. J. M. Brander on Tuesday with criminal breach of trust in respe:t of $48.50. The case was postponed
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    72 18 The Government of the F.M.S. has authorised the grant of return tickets at single fare and a half to the wives, families and servants (not exceeding five in number) of officers and other ranks of His Majesty's Regular Forces, on presentation to the booking clerk of a railway warrant signed
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    MUNICIPAL ACTION.
    215 18 Work On Bukit Timah CanaL Action taken at an extra meeting of Municipal Committee No: 3 held on Oct. 20. Agreed to service of notices for the half of Buklt Timah Canal be proceeded with immediately after the first half is completed to the extent of funds available,
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    F.M.S. APPOINTMENTS.
    202 18 F.M.S. Government appointments are gazetted as under: Mr. J. A. Carr-Archer to be a Probationer, Trade and Customs Department, F.M.S. Lieut. A. G. W. Jolliffe to be an Adjutant. Volunteer Forces, Malaya. Mr. J. Webster to act as Gaoler. Grade 11, Kuala Lumpur. Mr. W. A. C. H
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    FUNERAL OF MR. A. DRYSDALE.
    241 18 Cable Officers At Bidadari. The funeral of Mr. Alan Drysdale. Chief Engineer of the Cable, who was found shot in his cabin on Tuesday, took place at the Bidadari Cemetery the same day. The cortege was met at the gates by 'the Rev. Stephen Band,
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    TAMIL CHARGED.
    84 18 Alleged Use Of Scythe On Compatriot. A well-built Tamil. Kunji Krishnan, appeared on Tuesday betore Mr. N. Grlce, the second magistrate, on a charge of voluntarily causii.g grievous v .urt to a Tamil, named Ramachandrji. K ishnan Is the owner of a small sundry goods shop and Ramachandra
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    BATTERIES ARE BEING OVER-STRAINED.
    971 19 THE OPEN ROAD. New Forms Of Self Starting Suggested. (By the Motoring Correspondent.) TN Oliver Stewart, The Morning Post, London, have a motoring correspondent of distinction. He has that happy knack of making the most technical subject extremely readable yet always his comments are forceful. Recently
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    HEADLAMPS OPERATED BY STEERING GEAR.
    89 19 A patent for an interacting car-lighting device was recently granted to an Engli'h inventor. The idea, which is called an anti-dazxle steering lamp, consist* of fitting auxiliary headlamps inclined to the left and right. A switch, which is operated automatically by the steering gear, bring*
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    Mr. Ford Sees End of Slump.
    341 19 A MILLION CARS NEXT YEAR. MR. FORD has decided to build one million cars In 1935 for the first time for four years. He told a con—ference of branch managers at Detroit that he was convinced the country was emerging from the depression. "The
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    Shelsley Walsh Victory.
    113 19 The famous International Hill Climb at shelsley Walsh usually reveals the redoubtable Austin Seven thrilling the crowds with spectacular climbs, and last Saturday's event was no exception to the rule. Despite the bad weather conditions caused by heavy rain, the Seven Supercharged Special, driven by L. P.
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    NEW BRITISH CARS FOR THE COLONIES.
    744 19 Refinements To Vehicles Of Proved Reliability. VOW that most of the British motorcar manufacturers have revealed their programmes for the coming year, users In the Colonies are once again afforded a wide range of choice in models which are not only equal in every
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    A Water Car
    188 19 Thames-Side visitors have been not a little Intrigued lately by the spectacle of an old 11.9 h.p. Morris Cowley propelling a boat across the river. The owner of the car. Mr. A. Burgess, uses it on land as well, but as an exnaval engineer is responsible for
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    43 20 The man who introduced the air mail charges, the Postmaster General. Sir Kingsley Wood, paid a visit of inspection to the headquarters of the Post Office Remittance and National Savings Certificate services at the Money Order Department in Manor Gardens, Holloway. (Planet News.)
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    22 20 A view through the Clare College gate of the imposing new Cambridso University Library which was opened by the King. (Planet News.)
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    53 20 Holiday camps for Pioneers (child Communists) have been established by the Soviet Government near the city of Yalta in the Crimea. Photo shows: A detachment of Pioneers marching from the harbour to the city of Yalta on their way to a holiday camp. Thy march in something akin to military
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    11 20 Premier Duuraergue leaving the Elysee Palace before his resignation. (Planet News.)
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    31 20 A general view at the Parliament House, Melbourne. as the Dnke of Gloucester reviewed the Air Force guard of honocr. A crowd can be seen watching from the roof. (Planet News.)
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    16 20 Collins Street, Melbourne, illuminated. On rlfht are the Town Hall and the Mancheater Unity building. (P.N.)
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