The Straits Times, 20 May 1937

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    37 1 The Straits Times The Straits Times THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 24 PAGES. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS. The Straits Times 21 i'.\(;ks SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1937 PRICE 10 ('EM'S
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      382 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH •HVA BOON IM— The Funeral of the late Mr. Chua Boon 1m will take place on I Saturday, May 22. at the Pukit Brown j Cemetery. The Cortege wih leave No. 340, East Coast Road at 2 p.m. on thai day. ACKNOWLEDGMENT MRS. STOVELL wishes to thank
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      696 2 FOR HIRE Shelvador— New or Used. Phone 3333. FOR SALE Shelvador Refrigerator. Phone 3333. FOR SALE Demonstration A Secondhand 011 burning refrigerators at reduced prices. Sime, Darby Co.. Ltd.. Singapore. RECONDITIONED Kelvinator Refrigerators for sale or hire, lowest rates. Apply Srlnkmann ft Co., 15 Grange Road. Telephone 5419. SYRACUSE BEARING
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      825 2 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET TO LET, No. 11, One Tree HllL Grange Road. Water, gas, electricity, modern sanitation. Apply Paterson, Simons li Co., Ltd. BUNGALOW. Cool and spacious. Lights, water, elevated position, near Race course. Rent moderate. Apply Box 286, S. Times. TO LET, furnished Llandudno. 221 Marine Parade, facing
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      790 2 PUBLIC NOTICES THE TONGKAH HARBOUR TIN DREDGING CO., N.L. (Incorporated In Tasmania) Cabled advice has been received from Hobart, Tasmania, that a Dividend of One Shilling (Sterling equivalent) per share has been declared, payable on June 29. 1937. Share Registers will be closed from June 22 to 29, 1937, both
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      910 2 PUBLIC NOTICES SINGAPORE SWIMMING CLUB PIANOFORTE RECITAL Mr. Harold Srott will give a pianoforte recital at the Singapore Swimming Club on SUNDAY— MAY 23 from 7 p.m. until 8.30 p.m. THE TAIPING TIN DREDGING CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICB is hereby given that the Nineteenth Ordinary General
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      677 2 *SCmFFNEITS r 8 4NDERSON KOAD Is tbe asUirst fat Milliner), aaderweoi novelties. Sowers ladles bags. Sreuca oto. stt New <oo<t<> eoasUaUy srrrnag. Tel: 47C8— open 9 a. si to 8 o at Personality //tgfc^^SM Your Coiffure Plays fjss9! t iL UGARO help v* fSEp you it costs no more and
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      181 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Singapore Wlthtn OuUlde Without Malaya Malaya Postage Monthly S S.H f 4.M I Z.M Quarterly S R.M f U.H 7.M Half Yearly >17.M S24.M S1S.M Yearly *34.M WS.M $3«.M Note OuUiation cheqaea sboald linelrte the uhu»I bank discount. ADVERTISEMENT RATES The charge* and Instructions for CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS are
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      682 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated In England/ MAIL. PASSENGER AND CAROO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due X nnag* S pore INI NALDERA I«,WW M«? 2
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      386 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) (Incorporated in Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTj FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. SHORT TRIPS TO JAPAN. VIA HONGKONG Cl SHANGHAI. s.s. I.ARUNA MARU May 30 S.S. KATORI MARU June 14 a.s. KASHIMA MARC June 28 m.s. YASUKUNI MARU July 9 s.s. HAKONE MARU July 25 Round
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      630 3 BANGKOK LINE FOR MARSEILLE: LONDON. ROTIERDAM. UAMCLRG ANO COPENHAGEN From From From From Spore Malacca Port Pena&c MS Sham LALANDIA 8/6 B'6 9/6 11/6 JUTLANDIA 29/6 i9'6 30/6 2/7 MEONIA 20/7 20/7 21/7 23/7 ALSIA 10/8 10/8 11/8 13 '8 BORINGIA 31/8 31/8 1/9 3 9 FIONIA 21/9 21/9 22/9
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      290 3 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) APCAR LINE lOR HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, MOJI KOBE AND OSAKA. s.s. SIRDHANA MM 20th May 3 p.m. Excellent modern accommodation for firM and second class passengers Special holt day return tickets Interchangeable wltt P. ft O. S. N. CO., issued at
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      1017 3 SHIPPING T"f Bl «ii E r^ N^i L '2F J2, c n rb Hna Khlow Steamshln Co (l»3«l Lid. Steam Ship Co LM. and China Mutual The Canard White SUt Ltd 5£ MM L N *7 l tl0 25 Ltd Sarawak Steamship Co Ltd S|"»» Steamahlp Co Ltd The Australian
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  • SHIPPING & MAILS.
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      MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.
      141 4 Daily Weather Report. stations Yesterday Last night max rain- bright min temp fall s shine temp *F ins. tars. *F West Coa*t Alor Star 91 0 31 9.5 74 Bayan Lepas (Penang) 88 0.16 6.7 76 Sittawan 90 Nil 8.9 74 Bukit Jeram 90 Nil 10.7 75
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      MAILS EXPECTED.
      73 4 Mails from Europe etc. London m expected today, May 20, by air dm- perial) will be delivered to boxholders at 6 p.m. General delivery of letters tomorrow, May 21, at 8.45 a.m. Malls from Europe etc. (London) expected tomorrow, May 21, by P. it O. iNaldera) will be
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      SINGAPORE PRODUCE PRICES.
      274 4 Singapore. May 20, 12 noon Buyer Seller Gambit r $8.00 Hamburg Cube $15 00 Java Cube $11.00 Pepper. White Muntok $17.75 White $17.25 Black 39.75 Copra. Mixed $5 85 Sun Dried $6 35 Coconut Oil $12.00 Tapioca. Small Flake $4.90 Fair Flake $4.50 Medium Pearl $5.20 Small
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      SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
      203 4 Today Burma (Khaada!la) 3 p m (By Tram) 7 p.m. ■m and North India (Khaudalla) 3 p.m. (By Tram) 7 p.m. South India (Rohna) ..3 p.m. (By Tram) 7 p ra. Bengkalii. F. de Kock, Padang, Pakan Baroe, Slak S. Pandjan(Ttnombo) 4 p.m. Tandjong Pandan (Mijer) ..4
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      AIR MAILS.
      73 4 INWARD. Imperial: From Europe: Arrives this evening. Dutch: From Netherlands India: Arrives Saturday afternoon. Qantas: From Australia: Due Saturday afternoon. X.L.M.: From Europe: Dae Sunday evening. OUTWARD. Qantas: To Australia: Mails close 7 p.m. today. Imperial: To Hong Kong: Mails close 7 p.m. Saturday. Imperial: To Europe: Mails
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      THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
      135 4 Thursday, May 20. Ships almcside the Wharves or expected to arriTe. Man Wharf Tug Rose, Dredger Todak, Pacific. Lch. Kingfisher, Marudu. Oil Wharf H. M. S. Diomc*. Coal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS Tanjong Pmtar Sheers Wharf Granville. Albert Dock Crane-lighter F. Tug Pltlio Victoria
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      FELIX ROUSSEL.
      36 4 The Felix Roussel from Marseilles via Colombo is expected to arrive on Friday at 6 a.m. and sail the same day at 1 p.m. for Saigon, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Kobe. Berth S.H.B. Wharves.
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      PASSENGERS IN RANPURA.
      552 4 'THE lollowing passengers for Colombo, Bombay and Europe are leaving in Ranpura on Friday morning. Lt.-Col. H. A. Allen, D.5.0., Mrs. H. A. Allen, Mr. D. Anderson, Mr. J. B. Andrew, Mrs. E. M. Ballantine, Miss J. M. Beevor, Master T. A. Beevor, *Mr. W. C. Baker,
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      PASSENGERS BY AIR
      142 4 The following were passengers by Dutch planes: Arrived from N.I. by K.I. M. plane PII-AKR Riotvink on Saturday:— Mr. H. Tanaka Left for Medan, India and Europe by X.L.M. plane PH-AKR Rictvink on Saturday:— Ten gkoe Ahmad, Tnngkoe A. Rahlm, Tengkoe Mohd. Noer, Mr. Mohd. Daroes, Mr.
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      618 4 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporate to P.M 8.) LLOYDS AGENTS:— BOOKING AGtNTS TM S BLVB AND SIAM STATES RAILWAYS. TKLI.FBONB: FreUhi Mtt— Paswcc M3l. $j£&f% EMPRESS Bs^^W a 1 L HUnLjwi Fortuignu> saiungf to Victoria and Vancouvei ...Direct or via -Hr'^dr SHBiUm^i Honolulu snips-side rail mnWn **+m uIK nections at Vancouver.
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      482 4 IS^JiEiR^E" kI ELLERMAN BUCKNALL ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. COMPANY. (incorDorateo in 0.8 A.) (Incorporated id Bogland) BOSTON NtH TORS BAI TIMORB VIA SUEZ CANAI -KLLERMAN- LINK fc>| FOX HAVRE LONDON STEEL VOYAGER May 29 June 4 ROTTERDAM HAMRI'H/: BTEEL TRAVELER June 22 June 27 RO ritKDAM lIAMBGBG STEEL MARINER
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      287 4 TIDE TABLE. SINGAPORE Today H. W. 6.54 a.m. 7.2 ft.; 7.37 p.m. 7.5 ft. L. W. 1 a.m. 3.6 ft.; I 21 p.m. 2.9 ft. Friday. May 31. H. H. 8.06 a.m. 7.3 ft.; 8.20 p.m. 7.8 ft. L. W. 2.05 a.m. 2.8 ft.; 2.19 p.m. 3.3 ft. Saturday. May
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    CHAN SENG LONG CUP.
    284 5 Lawn Tennis. Two Three-Nil Victories For The Chinese. (From Our Own Correspondent > Seremban, May IS. The Negrl Sembilan Chinese R. C. (winners for the past two years) defeated Port Dickson Club by three matches to nil In the Chan SenR Long Cup Inter- team competition.
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    R.S.Y.C. RACES.
    87 5 Yachting. Tomorrow the Royal Singapore Yacht Club will have tl.e usual afternoon races for the "B" and "C" classes starting at 5.20 p m and 5.25 p.m. respectively On Sunday the International 6metre class will practice for the interport races against Batavia, starting at 10 a.m. The "B"
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    G.G.C. WOMEN'S MEDAL.
    67 5 Golf. The Garrison Golf Club's women's 1 monthly medal competition for May. I played at Tanglln on Tuesday and yesterday, resulted in a win for Mrs. D. F. Brcwn with a net score of 36. The following cards were returned:— J Mrs D. P. Brown 41—5=36. j
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    SEREMBAN MEETING.
    46 5 The Turf. (From Our n Correspondent Serembau May 18. I The Negri Sembilan Sporting Cluo I will hold a Skye Meetins at Seiembar. on Saturday, June 26. Entries close on Saturday June 19. The meeting will take place at the course at I Ampangan
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    SELECTED TEAMS.
    311 5 Cricket. Y MCA. against InnfcUMngs at Tanglin on Saturday Leo Foiig Llm, A. Tobln. G. Day. V. Xavier. K. Leembruggen, B. S. Varma. J Ferguson, I. B. Surata. A. Nathanlals, Kara Olm Lock, B. M. Barker and A. Lord. S.C.C. against S.C.R.C. on Sunday, at 11 a.m.. at
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    FARR vs. LOUIS IN JULY?
    148 5 Joe May Then Be World Champion. It was announced recently that the winner of the tight between Tommy Parr, the British heavy-weight champion, and Walter Neusel on June 15 will meet Joe Louis, the American negro heavy-weight, at the White City. London, on July 30.
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    SEGAMAT LEAGUE.
    148 5 Association Football Season's Fixtures To Begin Soon. (From Our Own Correspondent* Segamat. May 17. The S3gamat and District Football league is to begin soon and a meeting of representatives from the various sides will be held on Saturday. The league was revived last year after a lapse during
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      486 5 THE EVENT ALL-MALAYA IS WAITING FOR! 615 OPENING TONIGHT 9.15 J at the CAPITOL PARAMOUNT PICTURES Received by X.L.M. AIRMAIL YESTERDAY THE CORONATION ■Hi PRESENTED AS SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION with 20th Century-Fox Films new hit ■PPf; 'ON THE AVENUE' ■j j WITH 1/ m FAMOUS ENGLISH STAR IN HER FIRST
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      59 5 JULIAN FRANKEL EXCLUSIVE AGENCIES The Best Made in Britain "WALTER LINDRUM" "PADMORE" BILLIARD TABLES All Sixes— lmmediate Delivery. "KEMANTIN" BRASS NICKEL CHROMIUM BRIDAL BEDSTEADS Finest Made in Britain. All Sizes— Exclusive Designs. "BIFFIT" GOLF SETS "SUPER"* FRUIT JUICERS VAL ST. LAMBERT GENUINE CUT GLASS "GEORGE WASHINGTON" Personal Weifhinc Scales. "BOSTITCH"
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      290 5 WHAT IS ON TODAY. THE Straits Times is publishing! this daily feature to give readers a comprehensive summary of entertainments, meetings, sports events, social functions and other outstanding happenings. Organisers of meetings etc. are invited to submit diary dates. HOTELS. RAFFLES HOTBL: Orchestral concert, 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. Formal dinner
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES—LATEST LOCAL QUOTATIONS.
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      AROUND THE MARKETS.
      470 6 COMMODITIES SHOW IMPROVEMENT. RUBBER GROWERS AND N.D.C. From Our Financial Correspondent. Singapore, May 20. The markets generally are showing small signs of reawakening; most commodities are firmer including rubber and tin. Tin is up 105s. for both positions in London and one cent in New York yesterday.
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      EXCHANGES.
      89 6 London, May 19. The toUowlng were mean rates ruling at noon today: Part* 110 31,32 Athens S4T>« New York 4.94 3/l« Bucharest 672,4 Montreal 4.93 9/18 leaf Brussels 29.33'i Rio 4H Geneva 21 6i sellers oOlcJa< Airs'.erdam 8.98 T < 3?lcrade 213 Berlin 12.W4 tiuenos Alre* -nou-n< c Milan
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        MINING.
        583 6 Issue Val. 1 North Taiping 5/- Pahang Cm Fraser Co. Lyall 1 Buyers Sellers Buyers 0.84 0.88 084 26/8 28/6 26/6 It Evatt Sellers 0.88 28. 5/- Pangnga R 5/- Pattani 1 Paroi 5/- Pengki!cn 1 Petallng Tin £1 Puchonp 1 Pulau Kamiil f 1 Pungah 1 Puteh 1
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        GENERAL.
        425 6 uut» uiu. i.oo 1.00 1.55 I.BS 2 2 do 7> 2 CS> Prefs. 2.45 2.55 2.45 2.55 10 10 Alias Ice tJ.OO IO.OOn. 8.00 IO.OOn. 1 1 BM. Broadcasting 0.89 0.95 090 095 10 5 B. M. rrustee 8.25 7.00 8.25 7.26 £100 £100 Cable k Wireless "A" 7>/
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        DEBENTURES AND LOANS.
        225 6 5% 1901 red. 1940 S400.000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 103^ 4', 2 1907 red. 194*3 $1,600,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 107 Hfc% 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 Int. Mar. 31 Sept. 30 115 4% 1913 red. 1963 $2 000.000 Mar. 31 Sept. 30 108 f>--, 1926
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        RUBBER SHARES.
        381 6 Fiaser Co. Lyall b Evatt AUenby 1.95 2.00 IOC 2 OOxd Alor Gajnh 1.40 1A1K-, 1 40 1 50xd Amal Malay 2.00 2.15 1.90 2 05 Ayer Hltam 1.50 l 6Ocd 150 1.65 Ayer M>lek 1.25 1.35 1.25 1.35 Ayer Panas 1.85 1.95 1.90 2.00 Bassett 0.77' i
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      EXCHANGES.
      198 6 The following are the exchange rates this morning according t> the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Sbair-hai Banking Corncrat'on. I SELLING. London T.T 2 4 1/16 j London demand 2/4 1/16 London 4 months sight 2,4Vfe Lyons demand 1285 Hamburg demand 141^ New York demand 57
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      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSN.
      79 6 Noon, May 20. No. 1 X. R. S. S. in cases (F. 0.8.) May 36 36i/ 8 Good F. A. Q. in bales (F. 0.8.) May 34 15/16 35 1/16 No. 1 X. R. S. S. (Spot loose) Awardable Singapore 35% 35% June 35 36
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    STOCK EXCHANGE.
    354 6 London, May 19. The following are today's closing middle prices on the London Stock Exchange:— Shares of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Ye»ter- Rfce day. or Fall Conversion Locn 5 p.c. 1914-64 113',i r; ndinj Loan 4 p.c. 1960-90 HOH War Loon. 3'.. p.c. 101"4 Com. Union Asac*.
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    BRITISH-BORNEO PETROLEUM.
    72 6 Dividend Of 17»/ 2 Per Cent From Our Own Correspondent) i London, May 19. "TtiE accounts of British-Borneo Pet- roleum Syndicate Ltd. show that the profit for the year ended Mar. 31, 1937, was £68,590 compared with £71,597 for the previous year. Assets at the close of the
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    NORTH MALAY RUBBER.
    90 6 NEW CAPITAL ISSUE OF £29,900. (From Our Own Correspondent) London May 19. WORTH Malay Rubber Estates Ltd. *~is Issuing 299,000 shares of 2s. each at a premium of 6cJ. per share. They are being offered to existing shareholders in the proportion of one new share for every
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    BILLITON PROFITS RISE.
    61 6 755,000 Guilders Last Year. tFrom Our Own Correspone.ent > London, May 19. THE profits of the Billiton company for 1936 show a substantial rise on those for 1935. Profits in 1936 were guilders 2,079,000 compared with 1,324,000 in 1935. The dividend for 1936 nas been raised to
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    ROOSEVELT'S LABOUR LEGISLATION.
    59 6 Fixing Wages And Hours. Washington, May 19. President Roosevelt is expected to send a message to Congress next week dealing with minimum wages and maximum hours and the elimination of child labour, according to Mr. Connery, the chairman of the representatives of the Labour Committee. Measures providing
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    BOARD OF TRADE INDEX.
    65 6 London, May iy The Beard of Trade index number of industrial production for the March quarter was 0.2 per cent, less than in the last quarter of 1936 but 7.1. per cent, greater than in the corresponding period of 1936. The production oi iron and steel
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    Foreigners & Income-Tax In China.
    44 6 Foreigners Income-Tax In China. Nanking. May 20. The Foreign Minister ha* opened negotiations with the various foreign envoys In connection with the payment of Income-tax by their nationals, said a Foreign Office spokesman. wh> added that satisfactory results were expected. Sin Chew Jit Poh.
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    FRASER & COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS.
    137 6 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS. *a>pany Divioene I Books CJok Date Payable Singapore, Mai' 20 rota i nr financial Bx. Di» tear Date to 1»te TIM Uub 10% Int. June Hwn» Cone. 2%% Int. May J U'i boom "ongkah Harbour 4% Int. June 22 GENEK.1I. Jammons 10% Final May
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  • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      LONDON METAL MARKET.
      537 7 POSITION MORE CLARIFIED. IN their weekly report on the London metal market, Messrs. Malcolm Rowley and Son, on May 7, write The past week has brought a measure cf clarification in the very confused position. The wild speculation on the Stock Exchanges and elsewhere, which seems to
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      FIXED TRUST QUOTATIONS.
      124 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 18. The following are today's bid' quotations for Fixed Trusts:— s. d. British Empire "A" 22 10',ixd British Empire "B" 10 6 British Empire Cumulative 17 7'£d British Empire Comprehensive 20 3 British General "A" 21 4^ British General "B" 20
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      Tree-Planting: By Malacca Schoolboys.
      38 7 <From Our Own Correspondent. > Malacca, May 18. Fifty young trees 25 Jacaranda mimosaefolia and 25 Cassia multijupa were planted by the schoolboys of the Trav.querah English School, Malacca, as part of the Coronation celebrations
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      THE PATALING RUBBER ESTATES.
      1031 7 DIVIDEND OF 10 PER CENT. HEALTHY PROGRESS OF THE INDUSTRY. rE seventeenth ordinary general meeting of the Pataling Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held in London on May 7. Mr. H. Eric Miller (the chairman), in the course of his speech, said: Compared with the previous year
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      LONDON RUBBER MARKET.
      206 7 CONFIDENCE BADLY SHAKEN. IN their weekly report in the rubber market dated May, 4, Lewis and Peat. London, write: Chiefly owing to the very bad condition of Wall Street and the Stock Exchange, commodity markets have continued in a state of nervous depression in spite of the
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      EXCHEQUER RETURNS
      96 7 Increased Yields From Income Tax And Customs. London, May 18. BUOYANT revenue is still a feature of the National accounts. Exchequer returns show total ordinary revenue amounts to £79,195.039 compared with £73.042.524 at the corresponding date of last year. The ylelc. from income tax is £11,569.000 against £9.739.000
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      GENERAL ASSURANCE CORPORATION
      196 7 The Directors of the General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, have resolved to recommend the payment of the following dividends, subject to income tax: A final dividend of 2V 2 per cent, "(making 5 per cent, for the year) on the Preference Shares, and a final
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      RUBBER POSITION IN BRIEF.
      308 7 ATerace Price 1(34 6.7/32 d. 1935 6d. 1936 m<J. Singapore 193 C 27 t». January Singapore 36 4 cts. February 89 March 39.81 April 40-2 World Absorption— Tons 1034 944.141 1935 931.200 1936 1.031.547 1937 (To Mar. 31) i81.C82 World Shipments— 1934 1.019.201 1935 872.72? 1936
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      EXPORTS OF TINNED PINEAPPLES
      100 7 During the week ending May 8. 1937. exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 91.892 cases, of which: 77,175 (84 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 1,865 (two per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 4,775 (five per cent.) cases to
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      32 7 The late Sir Robert Leicestei Harmsworth, chairman of the Western Morning News. Ltd.. and a brother of Lord Rothermere. left £596.379 (ne £512,159). on which estate duty o! 175,479 has been paid.
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      608 7 BANKING. HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in ine Colony ot Hong Kong) The liability ot members Is limited to the extent and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. ot ins of the Colony Authorised Capital !2M52'2X issued and Fully Paid-Up $20,000,000 Reserve Punds:-- Sterling f 6.500.000 Horn- Kon 8
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    21 8 The Crown Prince and Princess of Norway on arrival at King's Cross to attend the Coronation as official representatives of Norway.
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      292 8 SINGAPORE TODAY p.m. 6.00 Chinese music. Gramophone records. Orchestral recitals and Cantonese dramas 7.00 Tamil music. Gramophone records. 7.40 Time, weather and announcements.* 7.45 Malay Language Lesson. No. 6. By E. M. F. Payne. 8.00 Light orchestral music played by Station Orchestra, under direction of Rex AUen. March. Old Comrades.
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      712 8 PENANG. TODAY p.m. 7.00 Signal and programme 7. OS Recorded procrarr.me o. Grand Oprra. 7 55 Share report. 8 00 Proee reading. 8.20 Coronation Naval Review ireUlflusion from BBC.) 8.55 News bullet in. 9.00 Close down. TOMORROW 7.00 Signal and programme. 7 05 Henry Hall and the B.B.C. Dance Orch.
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      546 8 12.00 -Behind the Scenes at the Coronation" 3.* ca) Preparing the ermine for his Majesty's Coronation Robe; <b) Erecting the stands for spectators along the processional route; (c) Flowers for London. ft. IB. 12.20 Close down. Electrical recording t Gramophone records NIROM. TDC 15.15 Met (19 8 m.) FMN 10
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      392 8 9 00 Reading by Mrs. T-jus. Hooyer. 9 20 Talk. 9.40 Stock report*. 9.50 Close down. TOMORROW IA 8.20 Opining announce!) ent 8.25 News bulletin. < 35 Talk 8.50 The Cavellis. Jol dance and musical act. 0.20 Talk. 9.40 Stock report*. 9 50 Close do«n. PARIS. TODAY TPA 2 19.24
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      207 8 MELBOURNE. VK3ME 9.59 mc/s (31.2 m p.m. <20 Opening announcement. 5 20 With the world's famous orchestras. 6 20 News bulletin and sporting resalts. 6.30 Tour of the world with VK3ME Mallbag f 50 Leading dance bands. 7 20 Close down. TOMORROW pm. C 56 Time rignal. Chlldr.ns Hour. 7.56
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    30 9 GRENADIER GUARDS GET NEW COLOUR. The King's Company of the Grenadier Guards leaving the Palace after receiving their new King's Colour. The ceremony dates to the days o. Charles 11.
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    YOUTH'S TASK TO PROTECI DEMOCRACY.
    212 9 Individual Freedom In Jeopardy. NO ROOM FOR "DIVINE RIGHT OF STATES." London, May 19.. UT^HE big problem In the world In 1 the next quarter of a century will be the problem of Government," said Mr. Baldwin in a loudlyapplauded address at the Rally of
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    ALLEGED ASSASSINS ON TRIAL.
    130 9 Conflicting: Statements By Accused Persons. Shanghai, May 18. The trial of Liv Lu-Jen. a former member of the Central Executive Council. Chao Ping-yung, Yang Chisln. LI Chun-chlen and others for the murder )f Gen. Yang Yung-tal, former Governor of Hupeh. was resumed today in High Court
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    HITLER SENDS GREETING TO ROOSEVELT.
    78 9 New Ambassador Received In Washington. Washington, May 19. Mr. Roosevelt yesterday received the retiring Chinese Ambassador, Dr. Alfred S«e ar.d the new Reich Ambassador. Dr. Dieckhoff. who presented his letters of credence and personal wishes for Mr. Roosevelt's w?!l-b3ing trom Herr Hitler. Mr. Roosevelt, replying,
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    SUPREME COURT RETIREMENT.
    144 9 ONE OF "NINE OLD MEN" LEAVES BENCH Washington, May 19 MR. Willis Van De Vantier, the 78-year-old judge, has informed President Roosevelt he is retiring Iron active service in the Supreme Court. Mr. De Vanter is among ihe ataunchest Conservative in the Suprenu Court and his retirement
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    NEW LINK BETWEEN CHINA AND U.S.
    163 9 Radio-Telephone Service Opened. Shanghai. May 20. R«JIOPHONE service between tlu United States and China was formally opened yesterday. Mr. Cordell Hull, VS. Secretary 01 State, exchanged greetings with Dr Wang Chung-hul, Chinese Forelgr Minister, and expressed gratification al the .success of "such means of
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    LONDON GOES BACK TO WORK.
    96 9 Record Whitsun Crowds Jam Abbey. London. May 19. Londoners went back to work in earnest yesterday following the Whit Monday finale to the chief Coronation celebrations and sight-seeing. Although tha crowds ii. the daytime were a record for Whitsun, they began the homeward Journey relatively
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    FRANCO FORCES TAKE BRITISH PRISONERS.
    364 9 FRANCO FORCES TAKE BRITISH PRISONERS. ALL BEING WELL CARED FOR. STEPS TO SECURE THEIR RELEASE. London, May 19. NO British subjects have been taken prisoner by the Spanish Government, but 26 have been taken by Gen. Francos forces, according to official advice received by the British Government. These prisoners, together
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    II Duce Planning New Attack In Spain ?
    300 9 II Duce Planning New Attack In Spain London. MUSSOLINI, according to reports ITI from usually reliable sources in Rome, is, in one of his recurrent moods of exaltation ».nd anger, preparing some new spectacular move in Spain. Nobody even these usually in the know." can do more than guess what
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  • The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1837.
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      A HARBOUR BOARD HONOUR.
      893 10 In the history of Singapore twe knighthoods have been conferred specifically for services to the port and they are linked chronologically ■for Sir George Trimmer, who became a Knight Bachelor last week was appointed assistant general I manager of the Harbour Board In ,1919, the year
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    Social and personal
    157 10 Mr. K. M. Oli Mohamed, of Singapore, is leaving for India via Colombo today, by the Conte Biancamano. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Johnson, of lanah Merah Estate, Tangk^b. Malacca, ar3 staying at Raffles Kotil. Mr. E. H. Lawrence, of Kuantan, Pahang, is now stationed at Taip'n^
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    FERMENT IN ASIA.
    1331 10 A European Observer On The Last Four Decades. The Twentieth Century in the Far East. By P.B.H. Kent. (Arnold 'TWERE have been various suggestions as to why Pilate asked What is Truth Bacon thought he was jesting, but is it not possible that he was very earnest
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    "Europe In Arms."
    243 10 A NEW book which gives one furious- ly to think Is Captain Llddei) Hart's masterly survey, Europe in Arms. Captain Hart Is well known as a war historian and miitary expert of keen Judgment and detachment. and this timely rev'ew of the present menacing situation gives us
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    NOTES Of The DAY.
    783 10 NOTES Of The DA Y. BULBUL BABIES. 'THANKS to an unhfard-of stroke ol luck. I am able to report a achievement In bird-watch!ng. A bulbul lias built a nest In a tangle of honolulu creeper at the back of my hous?. Just outside th^ kitchen and within three feet of
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    RUBBER GROWERS REVIEW BRITISH TAX ON PROFITS.
    260 11 Suggestions Made To Chancellor. BASIS OF ONE YEAR IN PLACE OF THREE. Shifting Of Headquarters From London To Singapore. THAT the year immediately preceding the introduction of the growth-of -profits tax be used for the assessment of rubber companies' earnings instead of the
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    WORLD AFFAIRS SURVEYED.
    192 11 EDEN AT EMPIRE CONFERENCE. London, May 19. A COMMITTEE on constitutional questions was set up at the first meeting of the principal delegates to the Imperial Conference at No. 10 Downing Street, according to a communique issued tonight. Discussion on foreign affairs was begun by a review
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    MILLIONS STARVING IN CHINA FAMINE.
    71 11 Urgent Appeal For Funds Broadcast Shanghai, May 20. Millions of starving Chinese are eating grass, tree-bark and clay, and thousands are already dead as the result of appa'.ling drought and famine devastating the four provinces of Kansu, Swchuan, Kweichow and Honan An urgent appeal for
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    Soviet Dock To Pass Through Singapore.
    180 11 Soviet Dock To Pass Through Singapore. UMM, A 5,000-ton floating dock will pass through Singapore on its way rom Odessa to Vladivostok. The dock las left Odessa and on its 10.000 mile ourney will call at Istambul, Port Said \den, Singapore and Hong Kong. At Vladivostok it will serve crab•atchlng,
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    DUKE OF WINDSOR'S WEDDING.
    64 11 Ceremony By The Mayor Of Monts. Tours, May 19. THE Duke of Windsor's wedding ceremony will be performed by M. Mercier. Mayor of Monte. Mr. Herman Rogers, the Duke's host, states there will be less than 25 guests at the wedding. After the marrif*-; the bride
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    Italy Now Producing Own Raw Materials.
    292 11 Rome Italy, May 19. THE extent to which Italy was be1 coming self-supporting was| stressed by Mussolini in his address at the Capitol to the Assembly of Corporations. •In a world armed to the teeth, to lay down arms would mean to deliver oneself
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    ANGLO-ITALIAN TALKS.
    148 11 CIANO MEETS BRITISH AMBASSADOR. WESTERN PACT SCHEME DISCUSSED. London, May 19. IMPORTANCE is attached by the London press to a conversation held in Rome between the Italian Foreign Minister, Count Ciano, and the British Ambassador, Sir Eric Drummond. The attitude of the press of both countries towards International
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    'PREPARE FOR NATIONAL CRISIS.'
    71 11 I 200,000 Chinese Workers Want Military Training. Shanghai, May 20. A JOINT petition to the Central Government from 200,000 workers in the tobacco, weaving and other industries in Shanghai and other cities appeals for facilities to undergo military training "in order to prepare for defence in
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    34 11 THE ROYAL FAMILY being acclaimed from the balcony of Buckingham Palace shortly after the return from the Abbey. They are still wearing their robes and crowns. Other Coronation pictures on paces 17 and 20.
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    Scene Ready For Great Naval Review.
    173 11 160 WARSHIPS IN LINE. Cheering Crowds Greet King. London, May 19. f\SK HUNDRED AND SIXTY warV- ships are in line off Spithead for the great Coronation Naval Review tomorrow. The King and Queen, accompanied by Princess Elizabeth, left London by train this afternoon and
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    BLOMBERG LIKES ENGLAND.
    156 11 CORDIAL RECEPTION TO WAR CHIEF. London, May 19. jjIELD Marshal von Blomberg, German War Minister and head of the German delegation to the Coronation, paid a visit to the Royal Air Force station at Andover today. The field Marshal and his party were met by Air Chief
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    GLASGOW ENGINEERS TO RESUME WORK.
    88 11 Important Admiralty Contracts Delayed. London, May 19. nESUMPTION of work by X 1,500 Beardmore engineers, who have been striking in Glasgow for over seven weeks, is expected by the week-end. A mass meeting in Glasgow yesterday resolved to accept the terms suggested by the firm
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    JAPANESE HONOUR FOR THE KING.
    114 11 PRINCE CHICHIBU'S MESSAGE. London, May 19. npHE Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum was presented to King George VI this morning by Prince Chlchibu of Japan. The honour was conferred by the Japanese Emperor. The Firs* Class Order of the Precious Crown was
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    Japan Holds Her Ground In India.
    123 11 Japan Holds Her Ground In India. WILL NOT FORGO HER RIGHTS. Simla, May 10. ]y|R YOXEZAWA, the JapaneM Consul-General at Cak-ulia, and Mr. Dow, the secretary to the Commerce Department, today discussed Japanese coastal shipping rights in India. Official circles are very reticent resarding the outcome of the discussions, but
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    EDEN'S TALKS SOOTHE AMBASSADORS.
    90 11 Chats With Coronation De'egates. London, May 15. "Most useful and valuable" is th? description in authoritative quarters .->! Mr. Eden's series of talks with foreign representatives here for the Coronation. No negotiations with any particular [end in view have begun, but Mr. Eden has taken the
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    MALAYANS DESCRIBE BRILLIANT CORONATION CEREMONY.
    1027 12 Scenes Which They Will Never Forget. AWE-INSPIRING PAGEANTRY. Beautiful Music, Fine Jewels And Glorious Pomp. MALAYA'S Coronation representatives had excellent positions iT1 in the Abbey for the historic ceremony on May 12 and in interviews given to the Straits Times London Correspondent, at their London
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    5,000 Ft. Of Coronation Films For Singapore.
    119 12 5,000 Ft. Of Coronation Films For Singapore. JUTEARLY 5,000 ft. of Coronation films will be seen on Singapore cinema screens. Just a week after the actual event, scenes of the Coronation procession and the Abbey ceremony itself were shown at a Singapore theatre last night. More Coronation scenes will be
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    At The Cinema. JESSIE MATTHEWS IN BRIGHT COMEDY.
    221 12 At The Cinema. JESSIE MATTHEWS IN BRIGHT COMEDY. "Head Over Heels" At The Pavilion. "Head over Heels". (With Jessie Matthews. Louis Borrell and Robert Flemyng). Gaumont -British. At the Pavilion. With Bohemian Paris as a background, this film provides an admirable vehicle for Jessie Matthew's talents, both as a singer
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    European Woman's Fifty Years In Malaya.
    559 12 MRS. J.H.M. ROBSON'S PIONEER DAYS IN KLANG. (Contributed.) A NOTHER link with the pioneer days of the Native States as the F.M.S. were known to people In the Straits before the Federation was founded has been severed by the death of Mrs. J. H.
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    25 12 A TAIPING BRITANNIA The Chinese community's deco r ated float in the Tciping lake carnival tied for first place vrtth "The Planter" (on page 13).
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    Singapore Sends $20,000 To Starving Provinces.
    164 12 gINGAPORE Chinese yesterday s«nt $20,000 to succour thousands of their countrymen who are faced with starvation in four provinces Szechuan, Kansu, Kweichow and Hunan which are in the grip of one of the worst famine experienced in the country for many years. Thousands are
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    MRS. BONNEY REACHES INDIA.
    79 12 Going To South Africa. I COKING rather worried and ap- parently feeling the effects of the heat, Mr-. H. B. Bonney. the Austra-i lian airwoman who passed through Singapore recently on a lone leisurely flight from Australia to South Africa, reached Calcutta a few days ago
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    POLICE GUARD PULAU UBIN QUARRIES.
    165 12 POLICE GUARD PULAU UBIN QUARRIES. Strikers Demand Comrades' Release. THIRTY-FIVE constables are on guard at quarries on the small island of Pulau I bin standing by for c'v elopments which are expected from the strike of over 700 quarry coolies. The strike, now in its seventh day. Is a 'political"
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    MALAYA AND THE CORONATION.
    94 12 Special Straits Budget Pictures. TtllS weeks Straits Budget, published today, should provide a solution for many Malayans faced with the problem of writing. Home to relations and friends about the Coronation celebrations la this country. In addition to full accounts of the celebrations In the various
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    "CHEAP RUBBER BEST INSURANCE AGAINST SLUMP" SAYS H. E.
    1377 13 REASONABLE PRICE OF 9d. OR lOd. A POUND. Sir Shenton Deplores Speculative Booms. PLANTING INDUSTRY WARNED AT R.R.I. OPENING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 19. "THEAP rubber is the best insurance against a slump, the best insurance against competition
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    24 13 THE JOLLY "PLANTER" Planters of Larut and Matang Hed for first place with this fine decorated boat during the Coronation lake carnival at Taiping.
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    Air Council Wins Case Against Petty Officer,
    347 13 Air Council Wins Case Against Petty Officer, JUDGE HOLDS OUGHS NEGLIGENCE PROVED. II'DGMENT for His Majesty's Air Council was given yesterday in the case brought against Chief Petty Officer J. W. C. (high. Mr. Justice Home, in the High Court, holding that charges of negligence brought against him had been
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    SWINE FEVER IN SINGAPORE.
    33 13 Swine fever is prevalent among Singapore pigs. So the Settlement has been declared an infected area and steps are being taken to combat the disease, and prevent its spread.
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    Anna Rae On The Air.
    106 13 Violin Broadcast From ZHL. LJEADING tonight's programme n from the Singapore radio station is a recital by the Scottish violinist, Anna Rae (Mrs. F. O. Rasmussen). Her items will Include "Gems of Scotland," arranged by the artist. Handel's Sonata In A Major (andante, allegro, adagio
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    35 13 Mr. H. W. Reid, proprietor of Batang Padang Estate, Tapah, left last week for Penang en route for England on six months' leave. He was accompanied by his brother. Dr. Reid, as far as Penang.
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    SASTRI REPORT MAY BE REJECTED.
    113 13 SASTRI REPORT MAY BE REJECTED. Malayan Memorial Before New Delhi. THE Government of India is, the Straits Times understands, now considering a memorial by the Indian Association of Malaya urging nonacceptance of the recommendations of Mr. Srinivasa Sastri, the Indian statesman who recently visited Malaya to investigate Indian labour problems,
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    ALLEGED KIDNAPPING OF YOUNG GIRL.
    98 13 Banjarese Charged At Johore Bahru. i From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. May 19. ON a warrant Issued by the Pontian magistrate. Aziz bin All. a Banjarese. was arrested at Ulu Choh near Johore Bahru yesterday afternoon and produced today before Che Ibrahim, the third
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    20 13 In celebration of the Coronation a Chinese dinner, which was followed by dancing, was held at the Railway Institute, Singapore.
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    TODAY'S NAPS AND SELECTIONS.
    132 14 "CAPTAIN DASH'S" DOUBLE: TAJ MAHAL and KISSING TIME. SINGAPORE. RACE 1. RACE 2 RACE 3. RACE 4 RACE 5. RACE 6. RACE 7. RACE 8. C APT. DASH" TAJ MAHAL (NAP) Place Bet. Bright Eves HAPPY BOY Dazrle LEONIE TIME MCRB GOLD KISSING TIME TWINKLING EYES
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    THE ACCEPTANCES.
    807 14 pIVI-J of the 73 horses and ponies entered for today's races at Bukit Timah have not accepted and there will therefore be 68 going to the post. The biggest field will be in Race 8, with ten horses to face the starter. Race 1 Ponies, Class 2, Div.
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    REVIEW OF THE RUNNERS.
    300 14  -  "Captain Dash." By Tips On Form And Performances. Sixty-eight horses and ponies have accepted for today's races. The going will be heavy, and while good horsemanship means much, the low weight should in most cases do well. RACE 1. In a small field of six ponies
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    THRILLING MATCH AT SEGAMAT.
    145 14 Association Football. i From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat. May 18. Eleven goals were scored in the match between the Segamat Europeans and the Government English School yesterday. The result was a 6—56 5 win for the boys. The Europeans started well, Mabin. a newcomer to the
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    JAPANESE HOSTS TO AMERICANS.
    212 14 Golf Sunday's Social Match At Tanglin. The following are the teams and starting times for the match between the Singapore Japanese Golf Club and the American Association to be played at the Japanese course. Tanglin. on Sunday morning. (Japanese players mentioned first) 8.30, S. Ikeda (111
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    20 14 Police defenders combine to outwit the S.C.C. rentre-foruard in yesterday's league soccer match on the pa dang. Straits Times Photograph
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    MALAYA CUP SOCCER FIXTURES FOR THE SEASON.
    196 14 First Southern Section Match On June 5. jJKI.OYV are the fixtures fcr this year's Malaya (up competition, as finalised at the annual general meeting of the Football Association of Malaya held at Kuala Lumpur on Jan. 16: NORTHERN SECTION. Saturday. May 29 Se'angor
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    Y.M.C.A. vs. M.H.D. TOMORROW.
    60 14 Association Football. The following will represent the I Y.M.C.A. in a friendly game againsl th; Municipal Health Department tomorrow at Farrer Park J. Ferguson K. Leembruggon. N. i Jackson W Bates. G. Day. Kwee Thlam Teck P Swyny. Lim Kim Wee. Choo S:ng Chye. R. Medlar.d
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    Y.M.C.A. TOURNAMENT.
    134 14 Lawn Tennis. Ties For This Week Ties in the V.M.C A tournament today and tomorrow areTODAY Men's 'A (lass Singles Championship Teo Tiang Keng vs. Tan Swee Wah. Dr. G. Haridas vs. Arthur Lim. Men's "B" Class Singles Championship Tan Peng Cheow vs. K. M. R. Menon to
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    SELANGOR TITLE TOURNEY.
    251 15 Ec Kong Playing In Singles. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Ltompur, May 19. Dm draws for the Selangor championships, which will begin on Friday on the Selangor Club courts, are as follows: MEN'S SINGLES. Ist Round: San Kwok Thye vs. Loke Tui Wah; 2nd Round: Leong Ho
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    SCHOOL DRILL AND GAMES.
    353 15 Eight Teams In Final Of Malacca Competition. (Ti'.-iii Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 18. INCLUDED in the Malacca Malay Schools' Coronation Celebrations was (he final of the Drill and Games Competition held at Banda Hilir Park (New Reclamation), on Saturday afternoon. Eight t.ams, winners of disIriet
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    16 15 Chonr Nrhee repels header with header during an attack by the S.C.C. forwards. Straits Times Photograph.
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    SPLENDID GOALS REDEEM MEDIOCRE SOCCER.
    620 15  -  Echo." "By S.C.C. AND POLICE SHARE POINTS IN LEAGUE MATCH. •pWO goals to the Police in the first half— two to the S.C.C. in the second a fair result for a point each. That was what happened in the first diviskn league soccer match on
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    THE SPORTS DIARY.
    97 15 TODAY. The Turf: B.T.C. Skyc Meeting, Ut day. Soccer: RE. vs. RAF, Dtv. I, Stadium: P. and N. vs. B»U, 8.H.L.. P. and N. ground; O.E.C. vs. 8.T., 8.H.L.. V.M.C.A. ground. TOMORROW. Soccer: InDlakllilngs n vs. Post Office, Dtv. H, Stadium; H.M.S. Terror vs. RAP. n, Div.
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    McAVOY KNOCKS OUT PHILLIPS.
    815 15 Magnificent Fight For Cruiser Title. Jock McAvoy, of Rochdale, the British middle-weight champion, won the light-heavy-weight title by knocking oat the holder, Eddie Phillip*, of Bow, in the 14th round of their fight In the Doyle -Levlnsky programme. It was a grand fight and at the
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    THE CLUB VERANDAH.
    502 15  -  '£CWa" Conducted By S.L.T.A. Championships Entries Close Tomorrow N.Z. Cricketers Will Play Brightly But Not Recklessly Spurs Forwards Misfortune. f>LAY will begin in the Singapore lawn tennis championships on June 7. Entries close tomorrow, and laggards should note that none will be accepted after that day. Here
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    VICTORY FOR FRANCE.
    35 15 Lawn Tennis. Paris, May 17 France beat Great Britain by 16 matches to 12 in the International Club match. France leads in the series by 8 to 7, one being drawn. Reuter.
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      24 15 TIGER TESTIMONIALS. Miss Joy-Stick landing at Seletar after her epic flight, said "The engine was wonderful, Singapore is wonderful 'nit TIGER BEER is deeihie."
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    LOWEST FIRE LOSS IN 26 YEARS.
    112 16 LOWEST FIRE LOSS IN 26 YEARS. Singapore's Record For 1936. CINGAPORE'S fire loss on assessed property last year was the lowest since 1911. On the value of property at risk. estimated at $804,720. there was a total loss of $11,165 a decrease of $21,665 on the previous year— incurred in
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    INTERNAL CRISIS IN JAPAN.
    536 16 COMPROMISE FORM OF GOVERNMENT GENERAL HAYASHI'S STRATEGY. Tokio. AN internal political crisis involving A the youthful Hayashl Cabinet appeared to be shaping up for the summer -nonths as an aftermath of Japan's latest general election. Predictions that Cabinet would not be able i,o survive the opposition
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    TWO HISTORIC FLIGHTS SOON.
    195 16 First Commercial Plane To Cross Atlantic. R.A.F. TO GO ELEVEN MILES UP. TWO historic flights will made b> Briiish flyers within the next month. The Bristol stratosphere monoplane will attempt to break its own height record. Later, the Imperial Airways flyingboat Caledonia, commanded by Master Pilot
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    30 16 The new Chelsea Bridge, built at a cost or £65,000. which was opened to the public recently by the Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie Kin*, the Prime Minister of Canada.
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    ITALY & RECALL OF CORRESPONDENTS.
    240 16 ITALY RECALL OF CORRESPONDENTS. "Gesture Of Dignified Protest." Rome. 17OREIGN correspondents were ln1 formed at the Press Ministry that Italy had recalled its correspondents from London as a "gesture of dignified protest" at the revival of press polemics. The recall did not signify any diplomatic rupture. Criticising the attitude of
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    CHINESE MACHINE GUN EXPERT HERE.
    139 16 But Strictly On Vacation. IyiEMBER of the famous Chinese TI fourth Route Army and recognised in China as the man who made Improvements to the type of machine gun which now bears his name. Mr. Fong Tin Vat has arrived In Singapore and intends to
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    PLAGUES THREAT IN EGYPT.
    265 16 STEPS TO PROTECT CROPS. 'THE DrosDect of an invasion of 1 locusts, the appearance of the cotton leaf worm, indications of a poor flood Nile and uncertainty regarding the area for rice cultivation, are problems confronting the Egyptian farmer this year. The Ministry of Agriculture, with
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    Further Drop In Siam Cholera Cases.
    57 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, May 19. A further heavy drop In cholera cases and deaths is reporter" for the week ending on ftay 15. The total cases In the Kingdom this week are 217, while deaths totalled 132. At Anden. the capital, there
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    Coronation Dinners At Seremban.
    70 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. May 17. The Seremban Ceylonese and Eurasian communities held dinners on Saturday to celebrate the Coronation of their Majesties King George and Queen Elizabeth.. The Ceylonese function took place at the Seremban Rest House and was presided over by Mr. S.
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    Malacca Boys' Jubilee Club Fund.
    206 16 Malacca Boys Jubilee Club Fund. Donations Now Over $22,000. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 18. /CONTRIBUTIONS to the Malacca Boys' Jubilee Club Endowment Fund now total $22,345. The second Quarterly session of the Board of Licensing Justices for Malacca will Jt held In the District court Malacca, at 2.30
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    INDIAN SETTLERS CELEBRATE CORONATION
    72 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, May 18. THE Indian settlers at the Chuah Indian Settlement did not fall to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties the King and Queen in fitting manner. They decorated their homes suitably, they held a religious service In the morning and
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    81 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 18. Mrs. M. Frisby thanks all those who gave their assistance in helping t>) produce the European Pageant: including Father Coroado. Father A. da Silva Rego. the Scouts and Rovers, the court interpreters, the Malacca Club, Mrs. G. C. Irving. Mr. T. D. Hughes
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    TWO NEW GUNBOATS FOR CANTON.
    187 16 Craft Will Be Built In Hong Kong. (From Our Own Correspondent Canton, May 16. LJAVING been fitted with new tur- bines at Hong Kong, the Shao Hao, flagship of the West River Flotiaa, v now back in her anchorage at Whainpoa. The ciuiser will soon
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    Coronation Pictures By Air Mail.
    88 17 THE KING leaving ihe AbbL'y afttf the historic ceremony His Majesty carries the orb and sceptre. THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF KENT leave their home for one of the ceremonies. CARRYING HER SCEPTRE, the Queen leaves the Abbey in procession. AMERICA'S DELEGATE, Genera. Pershing in
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    THE NEW TWO-LITRE M.G. SIX-CYLINDER.
    1045 18 Notes For The Motorist. A Quality Car With Luxury Equipment. J7ROM Us behaviour on the road and its reputation in sporting events, the family motorist of the past must have admired the M.G. of his day as an excellent small sports car for the young
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    18 18 Tbeee youngster* are 'at home' to the friendly kangaroo at Whipsnade in their new Austin Ten Cambridge saloon.
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    MOTOR DRIVING MADE EASY.
    158 18 THE new edition of "Motor Driving Made Easy," by R. F. Broad (Iliffe. 2f 6d>. has been revised throughout and brought completely into line with the latest mechanical developments In car control and with changes in the law as it affects the motorist. It covers every
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    HONOUR FOR SIR STENSON COOKE.
    202 18 CIR Stc-nson Cooke. General Secretary of the Automobile Associal tion. was recently received by His Excellency the Belgian Ambassador in London who conferred upon him the Order of the Crown of Belgium, in recognition of his services in the cause of International T;urlng. Last Monday,
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    Constructional Features Of The New Willys.
    430 18 ADVANTAGES WHICH MAKE FOR INCREASED SAFETY. CONSTRUCTIONAL features built Into the new Willys, which have a direct bearing on safe driving, show a 30 per cent, greater safety reserve than Is normally deemed adequate among motor car manufacturers, according to David R. Wilson, president
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    NEW MOTOR VEHICLES IN GREAT BRITAIN.
    82 18 motor vehicles registered in Great Britain February totalled 33.440. compared with 43 209 in January a decline cf 9.763. but it wlis. of course, a shorter month. There Is a rise of 592 as compared with February, 1936. Registrations of cars taxed on honepower—22.B9l—fell
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    ITALY INCREASES HER NAVAL STRENGTH.
    56 18 Many New Warships Built. Rome. May IG. Italian naval construction in Urn current financial year which is about to end includes 12 destroyers of one thousand tons, 16 torpedo boats, and 2(5 submarines of over 600 tons. Admiral Cavagnari told the Chamber when speaking on
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      130 18 HEADLAMP IMPROVEMENT Superlight Inserts Eliminate the risks of night driving by fitting "BOSCH superligh^ Inserts". They jtfv« "powerful" far-reaching Deam and can be switched over to anti-dazzle light to safeguard oncoming drivers. The alteration is a matter of but a few minutes and only little cost but what a change
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    JOHORE WANTS CONTROL RENEWAL.
    560 19 "Essential" Say Chinese Planters. 500,000 TONS UNWANTED RUBBER IN TREES. CHINESE planters in Johore are strongly of the opinion that an extension of rubber control is essential for the interests of the industry. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Johore Planters Association at the
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    Personal Touch Needed.
    401 19 J.P.A. Chairman On Labour Trouble. IN a speech which touched on various subjects, including the Sastri report, Mr. G. E. Johnson, the J.P.A. chairman, yesterday stated that he had noticed that people with small estates had not had very much trouble with their Chinese coolies and added:
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    CO-OPERATION ON JOHORE ESTATES.
    293 19 CO-OPERATION ON JOHORE ESTATES. JOHORE planters are in favour of co-operation among Indian labourers being adopted on estates. Views that its introduction would benefit both employer and employee and that it had met with entire success in the Malay States were expressed at the J.t.A. meeting. As there was no
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    NEW J.P.A. OFFICE BEARERS.
    127 19 Mr. Harper-Ball As Chairman. TTHE Johore Planters' Association 1 meeting yesterday elected Mr. 8. Harper Ball as new chairman and reelected Mr. O. B. W. Gray vice-chair-man. The following were elected office bearers for 1937: President, H.H. Sultan of Johore; chairman, Mr. S. Harper Ball; vicechairman,
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    Graded Wage Scale For Chinese Labour?
    550 19 CHOULD Johore Chinese tappers be paid according to a recognised scale of wages Discussions on the subject arose at the meeting and a resolution by Mr. Tan Chin Thuan was finally approved that, as the rate of pay was closely related to the supply
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    THE CORONATION...Air Mail Pictures.
    99 20 THE CORONATION... Air Mail Pictures. HOMAGE FROM THOUSANDS: TheL Majesties, wearing crowns and their full Coronation robes, appear on the balcony of Buckingham Falace with t ;e little Princesses. 9QHH SMILES to rMt crowds bcioro the Palace. STANLEY BALDWIN leaves "No. 10" to attend the Abbey ''"rmony in Privy Councillor's
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      15 1 A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT. FOUR PAGES THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1937 No. 71.
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      Smart Chintz Jackets.
      82 1 *|*HE smart little Jackets made of quilted chintz look very gay and are useful for slipping on over evening dresses. They are cut on fitted lines and pastel shaded floral clu'ntz vies with irore vivid tones of red and green. Smal'er versions of these coats are used
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      An Amah Or European Nurse For Your Kiddies?
      1520 1 Chance For Weil-Educated Local Girls. out a nurse for the children is a question frequently asked of us by young mothers coming for the first time to Malaya and it is a question which is not so easy to answer as would
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      Coronation Ball Helpers.
      96 2 FOUR ATTRACTIVE CHINESE PEASANT MAIDS who helped at the Coronation Ball at Sea View. Left to Right: Mrs. S. K. Wong, Miss Rachel Sum. Miss Sylvia Wong and Miss Rosalind Wong. Straits Times Photograph. MRS. USHER (Right) and her charming daughter, Peggy (left) two of the helpers
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      DEFEND YOUR SHOES.
      190 2  -  Mary Benedetta.) (By WHEN you are driving a car the backs of your shoes are apt to get scratched and ruined. Because of this some people wear a special old pair of shoes for driving, and keep their best pair In the car, ready to change Into
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      If You Want Your Next Tennis Party To Be A Success!
      1128 3 Garden Furniture And 1937 Sports Kit. Straits Times Office, Fleet Street, May 6. NEVER before has London gone so gay as it is at the moment and is likely to remain for several months yet. Engagement books are full
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      Why Dr. Hay Condemns Processed Foods.
      240 4 Why Dr. Hay Condemns Processed Foods. What substitute can you suggest for breadcrumbs in a game stuffing so that it would conform with the Hay Diet principles? Grated carrot which has been squeezed in a cloth to dry It, finely minced and dried onion, or vegetable puree thickened with egg
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      Local Markets Well-Stocked.
      161 4 (By Housewife.) Singapore, May 18. IMPORTED fruits and vegetables will not be so plentiful for the next week or so. The Nieuw Holland and the Centaur have recently brought supplies and there will be no new arrivals for a few days apart from the fresh local and
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      A MARKETING GUIDE.
      768 4 (Special To The Straits Tines.: FRUITS. Description Approximju price* Nates Aop.e green) M eta. each Oood. Apple* (red) 04 each For eating. Apples (Japanese) M each For cooking. Bananas (green) 0? eacn Oood. Sananar ired) 03 each Very good Bananar (yellow) M for 10 Excellent Chestnuts Supplies
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