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King's Birthday Parade All ranks of The Corps are re- minded of the King's Birthday Parade which will take place on the Cricket Ground during the forenoon of June 3. His Excellency the G.O.C. has expressed his special wish for a full turn out of the Corps and the Commandant asks to keep the date free.

The story is a delightful comedy of youth, in which a young lady, to escape home nagging, pretends to be married, rues it, goes through some startling and excruciatingly funny adventures, and in the end gets to be what she pretended to be.

Sergeants' Mess Meeting SETON-WINTON has sever. The picture contains a number of extremely amusing situations of which the utmost has been made by the principal players and the large supporting cast.

Andrey Ferris, Anders Randolf and Robert Agnew, all well known with several im screen artistes successes to their credit, also have important parts to play.

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FIRST YEAR OF THE ISMA LODGE

Isma Lodge. No. 5009, a Lodge formed in connection with the In- corporated Sales Managers' Asso- ciation, has just completed its first year's existence, under the master- ship of Sir Edward Manville, P.G.D. Practically the whole of the lodge furniture has been given

There will be a meeting of the Sergeants' Mess at 6 pm. on Thurs day, May 15,

It is particularly requested that all members will attend as there are several important items on the agenda for discussion..

Command Order No. 6/4 dated 3.5.29. is repeated for information: His Majesty the King's message to the Nation.

Struck off the Strength Having left the Colony: Car Section, as from 31. 8. 29.

No. 1057 L/Cpl. T. W. Southam,

SUN'S ECLIPSE

SUCCESSFUL PHOTOS IN THE PHILIPPINES

ASTRONOMERS BUSY-

Iloilo, Yesterday. The eclipse observations here ther conditions excellent, with were highly successful, and wea- only very faint cirrus clouds near

the 'sun.

The United States Naval Ob- servatory, the British Expedition, and the Manila Observatory exe cuted their scheduled pro-

Section, aa from 31.3.29.

No. 976 Pte. J. H. Sutcliff, Car grammes.

The British Professors Water-

Car Section, as from 31.10.28.

No. 1044 Pte. E. T. S. Zimmern, field and Lloyd, obtained seven- teen valuable photographs, and No. 1039 Pte. S. M. Garrard, Ma-the United States naval staff ob- chine Gun Coy., as from 24.2.29.

No. 1108 Pte. H. D. Orr, Machine Gun Coy, as from 31.12.26.

No. 1811 Pte. W. F. Leckie, No. 7 Platoon, as from 25.4.29. Corpa Band, as from 15.2.29.

No. 1236 Bandaman J. A. Souza,

R. A. WOLFE MURRAY, Major.

Adjutant, H. K. V. D. Corps.

Notices

Smoking Concert and Dinner-

Corps Band The Band will parade on Tues-to-night, day, at 5.30 p.m. at Corps Head-

tained thirteen variable exposure plates, with a 65ft. camera, and 46 others with a two Folar axis and celostat. Two aeroplanes. also obtained photographs and ob servations from 5,000 to 10,000

DON'T WASTE

WATER!

feet. The Manila Observatory The Annual Corps Smoking Cou-made several actinometric mea

quarters for Band Practice in mufti cert and distribution of Corps Tro- surements.

night.

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from similar troubles.

"Some time ago my

two little sons were afflicted badly with in- fantile indigestion, accompanied by colic, flatulence and attacks of feverishness," writes Mr. Karim. "They were cross and fretful and could not sleep well at night.

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phies and Musketry prizes will take

A beautiful corona of the maxi- and restlessness disappeared, their Mounted Infantry Co.

place at Volunteer Headquarters to-mum sunspot type, also planets digestion and appetite improved, Thursday, May 16. A ranka

and stars were visible. Keen in.und in a short time they became will parade at Race Course at 5.80 C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., has kindly con- Major-General J. W. Sandilands, p.m. for

Mounted Drill Dress: sented to present the prizes.

In Malaya

are an excellent medicine for young Mufti

children." Alor Star, Kedah, Yesterday. Tickets for the dinner will only Armoured Car Co.

Although the Greenwich Obser-

Chemists everywhere sell Baby's Car Section. Monday, May 13. coat $1 to include drinks.

vátory's eclipse observation party Own Tablets, or post free, 60 cents Parade at Corps Headquarters at

Tickets can be obtained at the here were apparently slightly per vial, from the Dr. William's Officers' Mess, the Sergeants' Mess,

terest was generally evidenced. perfectly well. Baby's.Own Tablets

A Jew Boarders of Accounts for the year ended by the founder members, and the 5.30 p.m. for passing of Machine the Canteen. The boys of these more successful than the Pattani Medicine Co., 60. Kiangse Road,

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lodge has qualified as a Hall Stone

of Lodge

the Masonic Peace Memorial. At this year'a annual of the Cafe Royal a large gather- installation meeting in the Temple

ing assembled to witness the Pro- Grand Master, Lord Ampthill in- stal Mr. John Ames (who acted as immediate past master last year) as master.

A presentation was made to Sir Edward Manville by the lodge, in recognition, of his services as first master. He and Mr. John Ames re- ceived gifts from the seventeen initiates of the year.

TURKISH MINISTER

RECEIVES OVATION IN ITALIAN PARLIAMENT

The

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Rome, April 29. Fascist Parliament alected Signor Giuriati president by 848 votes to two.

The Senate nominated Signor Frederzoni president by 166 votes to 83.

The Turkish Minister for For- eign Affairs. Tewfik Rushdy Bey. who was present in the gallery, re ceived an ovation.

In an interview Tewfik Rushdy Boy foreshadowed the conclusion. of a commercial treaty between Turkey and Italy based on the most favoured nation principle.-Trans- Ocean

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Disappointment in Siam Dress: Uniform optional but all

Singapore, Yesterday. lished two stations--ne in Ceba The sultry atmosphere when and one in Iloilo. prize winners are requested to at tend in uniform. Forage cap, khaki the eclipse of the sun commenced The Naval Observatory's ex- jacket, medal ribbons, belt and at 12.05 pm. was followed by a pedition is the most completely out-

refreshing coolness as the pheno- fitted of the slacks, Scottish as ordered.

four groups. This menon reached its maximum at party of astronomers brought with 1.40. The Pattani observation them approximately 28 tons of ap- party on the Siamese side of the paratus. Their equipment includes "shadow line" were disappointed. huge solar camera with a focal as the sun was veiled by clouds length of 65 feet. They have during the period of the eclipse.-established their station across the Reuter.

The Machine Gun Company Rifle Club will hold their next meet- ing at the Peak Range on Sunday May 19, at 9.30a.m. to compete for the Company Commander's Cup,

JAPANESE NEWS

GROWTH OF THE CINEMA

ASTRONOMERS IN THE

PHILIPPINES

Manila, May 8.

The greatest group of

astro-

river from Boilo, on the island of Panay.

Com- The party is headed by mander C. H. J. Keppler, U.S.N. Other members of the expedition are Professor W. A. Cogshall, head nomers ever to go to the Philippines of the department of astronomy, of Indiana; Mra. the central islands of the University growing popularity of motion pic archipelago to observe the total Cogshall; Professor Paul & Sol tures in Japan, more especially in eclipse

Tokyo, April 29, In consideration of the steadily are in

af the

on

May

scientists

lenberger, astronomer at the Naval Observatory; and Lieut. J. Kellers, medical corps, U.S.N.

one

from

The members of the Johns Hop-

the Kansai district, three thea-9. Two groups of trical groups in Osaka are planning from the United States, to establish as many palatial thea from Germany and one tres almost exclusively for staging the Manila Observatory, have ins University are Dr. Watenfield, cinema films in Osaka.

established stations from which to of Baltimore, and Dr. Lloyd, of view the phenomenon.

London, bath noted astronomers., The three groups from abroad They will probably establish their the Emperor, the Privy Council went half way around the world, station at Iloilo or Silay, Occidental that met in its plenary session in taking with them tons of instru- Negros. the east chamber of the Imperial ments at

Civil Service Law Revision

In the presence of His Majesty

occurs.

a cost of thousands of The German scientists from the Palace, Tokyo, unanimously ap- dollars, on a 50-50 chance that the University of Hamburg are Dr. Bernart proved the draft revision of the sky will be clear when the eclipse Walter Raade and Dr. law governing the Higher Civil Ser-

Schmidt. They brought several Gun Standard Tests. Cards can be vice Examination, submitted by the HONG KONG HOTEL VISITORS drawn at Corps Headquarters by Government

They were informed by the local tons of equipment with them. They those not in possession.

weather bureau that the eclipse have set up their station near Cebu, New Hospital in Osaka, Motor Cycle Section. Monday, Physicians and nurses will in of che rainy season, and that there

would take place at the beginning island of Cebu..

The local scientists are Father May 18. Parade at Corps Head-future be able to know temperatures quarters at 5.30 pm. for Machine and change of conditions of the was but half a chance that clear S. J. Selga, director of the Manila

weather would prevail.

Observatory, and Father Charles chief of the patients under their care, just aft great importance do they consider. Deppermann, ting in, their own rooms, without'

to study the sun's scismic and magnetic division of directly attending to them, by means corena, which may be seen only dur- the observatory. Father Selga ja of electric devices installed in the ing a total oclipse, that they chose in charge of the section at Iloilo and newly completed southern portion to gamble with the weather. Of Father Deppermann is in charge section at Catmon-Sogod.

Messrs. A. II. Birchall, F. Grey Burn, Barguirdjian and G. Buff.

Mr. E. J. Carmichael. Comdr. and Mrs. T. E. Docksey, and Mr. J. M. Dalgarno.

Mr. T. J. Evans.

Mrs, and Miss E. Foster. Mr. M. F. D. Graham. Messrs. O. Haynes, Frank D. Van Horn, and J. Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hess.

One Refrigerator, complete with Compressor and Condenser. Two C. 0. 2 Plants Compress-

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complete Safier.

One Potato

Peeler with Motor on Top.

One Conservator, One Compartment Flour Bin

also

Marble Top Table, Wooden Top Tables, Garbage Table, Decolite Top Tables, Wooden Sink, Gaa Cooker, Ice Boxes, etc.,

and

Thirty Mirrors.

On View from Monday, May 19, 1929.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

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There will be no further Com- pany Parade until further notice. Scottish Co. Weekly parades will be discon- tinued until further notice. All Death of Viscount Mizuno course, if the sky is cloudy, the of the ranks are reminded that rides and

The death is announced of Vis-extensive preparations which they The latter station is near the

have made will have been for University of Hamburg station. bayonets must be kept at Corps count Mizuno, a member of the

Belt 100 Miles Wide naught. Headquarters or in the Armoury House of Peers-Nanyo Nichi-

The eclipse will originate in the Mystery of Corona at Platoon Headquarters. No arms Nichi. ara to be kept by individuals at

The corona which the scientists Indian Ocean, close to the eastern It will trace a their homes.

are to study is that little-known coast of Africa,

over a width body which surrounds the sun. Al-path of total eclipse though it is present at all times, of 1000 miles, passing over it cannot be seen because of the Malay Peninsula, through Sumatra, sun's brightness, but when the sun through the Philippines and off into is obscured by the moon it blossoms the Pacific.

Pipe Band. Weekly practices will take place at Corps Headquar-

ri

COUNTESS DIES

SAD SEQUEI, TO MOTOR ACCIDENT

Free

It varies

in

the

wali ag

This is the

J. ters each Wednesday at 5.80 p.m. Pipe-Major Mackie will make ar- Wong and rangements to advise the members

forth like a brilliant tropical flower. In the Philippines it will pass of the Band of any change in this

London, April 30. order.

The Countess Powis while motor- It is probably in the mair composed over the nothern half of Palawan, Portuguese Co. N.Ç.0's Class. All N.C.D.'s are with another car

ing to London came into collision of finely divided matter shot out by most of Panay, the northern half the sun, and acted upon by electro of Negros, the northern tip of at Towcester expected to take advantage of the (Northants) and although not in-magnetic forces. That it is not Bohol, most of Leyte, as Classes to be held at Corps Head-ured she died subsequently from a solid substance is proved by the many lesser islands.

during the

Summer shock.

unresisted passage of comets most land that it will cross at any quarters

third Months, on the first and

Countess Powia was the wife of through the space occupied by its point in its course. Fridaya in each month.

All of the Philippine stations are Viscount Fowis, Lord Lieutenant luminious sheafs. The next Class will be held at of Shropshire.

Before marriage shape with the progress of the close to the centre of totality, Corps Headquarters on Friday, she was the Hon. Viola Ida Eveline sunspot period.

especially those at Rollo, and if May 17, at 5.30 p.m. for Lewis Gun

Lane Fox. "Singapore

Scientists are intensely interest. weather conditions are favourable, Instruction and training.

ed in the corona because they feel excellent observations are anticipat+ that a further study of it mighted. The eclipse will occur in the reveal the secrets of the atom and Philippines at approximately 3.80 altimate structure of the p.m., Philippine time. A partial universe. They want to know its eclipse will prevail for many miles chemical composition, a origin, north and south of the area of its relation to sun spots and other totality. The sun will be 90 per solar phenomena; ita size and the cent, obscured in Manila. - London, April 80.

The erection of the Philippine rapidity with which it changes Mr. Baldwin speaking to the In shape. They want to know what stations has been completed and ternational Council of Women urged coroniam, that

the scientists now are praying for mysterious gas on them on the question of films, many of sists of with the hope that ac preparations will

to sound public opinion found only in the sun's corona, con

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OPERA LEAGUE-

London, April 80.

sun's spectrum.

Two Stations Established The two parties of scientists from the United States are from the United States Naval Observatory

POISON GAS

LEAKING FROM FACTORY NEAR TOKYO

Tokyo, April 29. Sir Thomas Beecham has or in Washington and from the Johns Polson gas which leaked from the Lieut, C. Peake Anderson, M. C. ganised for the Leaguers--Mutual Hopkins University. The one Military Ammunition Factory at Battery from 15. 5. 29. to 15. 12. 29. Subscription Fund

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