The Straits Times, 27 September 1883

Microfilm: NL5047
Total Pages: 4
1 4 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    16 1 The Straits Times. vol. xxn NEW SERIES SINGAI'OIiE, THURSDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER, 1883 DAILY ISSUE. No. 15,117
    16 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      447 1 *tram #bip <Pom; i anirs. AX AND ORIENTAL \M NAVIGATION COMPANY Office— Collyer Quay. Godowns— New Harbour. MAIL LINES. •noted are the dates on wuiCli '.'tnpany's Mail Steamers may be er)ected to arrive at Singapore during the OCTK VABP. Friday Bt>. 191 Monday 22nd IJHh 3rd V 1 2Kth MARSEILLES
      447 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      659 1 *tram »biv tomnamts. THE MKSSAGERIFS MARITIMES COMPANY. The following are the dates m which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year: Outward. Hovkwakd. Thursday 30th Sept. Thursday 2*tl IMa Oct. Monday 11th Oct. 2Pth 2f>tn 12th Nov. 12th Nov. 2fith 2fith
      659 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      743 1 strain 4>f)tp Companirs. DE NEDERLANDSCH-INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contracts with the Netherlands, Indian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London, E. O. Head Agency Batatia. The following are the dates on which the Company's Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. 8. N. Coy.,
      743 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 4
      785 1 strain *bip Compantrs. N.B.— The steamer does the voyage in one month via Priaman, Ajerbangis, Natal, Siboga, Baros, Singkel, Goenoeng-Sitoelie Troemon, Tampa ttoean, Analaboe, Regaa and Patti and tack from Acheen via Analaboe, Goenoeng-Sitoelie, Singkel, Baros Ac., for Padang. On another month via Priaman, Ajerbangis. Natal, Siboga, Baros, Singkel, Goej
      785 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 5
      564 1 fnsuranrr. 1 JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURAN0 B COMPANY Head Officb, Batatia, The undersigned, Agents for the above 1 Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i 0/0 discount allowed on all risks f 1 coasting voyages, and 15 0/0
      564 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 6
      621 1 fnsuranrr. THE HONGKONG FTRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,209 General Manaobrs. Messrs Jardine Matheson A 00. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Ewj. iMmhti. Meloh«r», Co.) J. P. Ran.** (Mi— IS HnllMar.Wisa Co. T. Kinnr, (Mwuri.Don 'lM,t»pimik*Co. W. Sif»lw, (Bonwo Company Ltd.) J- do R*meaio., (J.
      621 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 7
      510 1 fnsuranrr. LANCASHIRE INSURANOIi COMPANY. Capital J3.000.000. OFFICEBOFTHB QOMPANY. Manchester— Exohang* Street. Liverpool— 4, Manchester Buildings. Birmingham— Cherry Street. London— l 4, King William Street, I. 0. Glasgow— 133, West George Street Bristol— Com Street Leeds— l 2, East Parade. Newcastle— 40, Mosley Street. Dublin— 9, Lower Saokville Street CHAIRMAN IN
      510 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    TBUaSDaVT, 27th SEPT., IHB3. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
    172 2 THURSDAY, 27TH SEPT., 1883. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Sinoapobe, 27th Sbptambcb, 18S3. Gambier 697*. Slack Pepper 16.75. White Pepper, fair quality. •_>7. Sago Flour, Sar 8.754. Pearl Sago 3.124. Ooffee, Bonthyne 1j.75. Tapioca, sm*H Flake 3.10. Tin 29 75. 40*. Muletwist 94. Hi lbs. Shirting* 1.55. 7 do do 1.42 i
    172 words
  • Article
    MAILS CLOSE
    49 2 . To-DAT. far prr «tf Europe. DjemnaK, fl p.m. SourabaTa, Kairot, 6 p.m. To-MOKKOW. Hongkong (.-hanghai, AehilUi. 7 a.m. Malacca and Penang, Benmorr, 1 p.m. Saturday. Queensland Ac. U. Mean.itchy, 10 a.m. Billiton a. Pontianak, Pontianak 11 am. j Sunday. Deli, MercKiy, p.m. Monday. Manila, Panay, 3 p.m.
    49 words
  • Article
    REUTER'S TELGRAMS.
    59 2 REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (Vm Slriits Times.) TON^VIN. London, IM/i Sept. The Temps states that under the influence of England, the Chinese have proposed the French annexation of Annain as far as the Red River, the remainder of Tonquin to be annexed by China, and the ReJ River to be open to
    Reuter  -  59 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    23 2 General Bocet, the late Commander-in-chief of the French force* in Cochin China and Tonquin, i* a passenger for Marseilles on board the Djemnah.
    23 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    27 2 We learu that the l\ S. corvette Enterprise is expected here to-day or tomorrow from Java. Orders have been sent down for her to proceed to China.
    27 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    44 2 Hi* Excellency Monsieur Tricou left Shanghai in the French corvette Volta for Peking on the 13th, and Sir Harry Parkes left in the Vigilant on the llth September for the north. The Maharajah of Jobore arrived in Shanghai from Hackow on the 13th September.
    44 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    60 2 Bn Honor Acting Chief Justice Ford, and several members of the Bar, proceeded to Malacca to-day by the B. I. S. N. Coy's steamer Pemba for the Criminal Assizes and other business. The Assize* open tomorrow. There are only a few criminal case* to be disposed of, but His Honor
    60 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    66 2 Br kind permission of the Hon'ble j Colonel Geddes and Officers, the Band of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers will play in the Gardens tr -morrow, Friday, 28th Sept at 6 p .m. Proorammi 1. March ..Edinburgh K<ppey. 2. 'verture .L'Amiur Au VY7u^..B.,uill >q. 3. i-el«vti >n. Prinr* MtthuiaUtm. Suppe. 1
    66 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    75 2 A correspondent of the tf. Daily A"ifif«, who has been following the population controversy witb great interest, and who is in possession of the latest (1^79) > official records upon the subject, inform* that journal that the actual number of Chinese in the Chinese Empire is 290,600,000. These figures are
    75 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    72 2 The Celestial Empire of 1 4th September quotes Perak Tin Mining Smelting Company, i (3,000 t |50) —About 50 abares were of- fered by t •i.d'T to nharehoMer*. A small lot wuo disp sad of at t:no There are j •alien. Stlanij Tut Mining Comptny of Shanghai. ih» f SU»')
    72 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    106 2 Tmk S. corvette Juiimta, which left the >>in>;3|M>re roads on the l>t September for Sumla Straits, and returned on M -:i--day last, reports that when passing through Hank.i Straits she saw the British barque Bay of Xaple* aground. The Ju- niata went to her assistance, and after several attempts succeeded
    106 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    130 2 The M. M. Co.'s steamer Djemnah, Captai.i de Boisseuil Baron, from Shanghai. Hongkong, and Saigon, arrived at the Romeo Co.'s wharf this morning, and will leave for, Marseilles via the usual intermediate ports at daylight to-morrow. Pajminoeeb. for Singapore.— From Hongkong Revd. T. M. Peie-a and iir. E. D. PeU.ru.
    130 words
  • Article
    Si;&afobe Rowixo C'.vb.
    228 2 SINGAPORE ROWING CLUB. The annual general meeting of the i Singapore Rowing Club was held at the i Tanglin Club, last night, Mr. C. Stringer presiding and thtre being some fourteen i members present. Mr. E. J. Naiison was I elected President in place of Mr. Stringer, < who had
    228 words
  • Article
    The Cai se of the Canton- Riot.
    806 2 The CAUSE OF THE CANTON RIOT. Sir R. T. Rennio, Chief Ju H. M.'h Suprem: Court in China, ;»<■- compani.d by Mr. H. S. Wilkinson, Crown Advocate, and Mr. Malcolm Jones, Clerk of the Court, arrived in HoDgkonyr by th« Djemnah on the lSth September on their way to Canton,
    806 words
  • Article
    Latest News from Tuxqi in.
    688 2 Latest News from Tonquin The Ronglcvny JJailf Prtti corrt>pondent writes Haiphong 15/A Sept 'ember. —Since I last wrote to you the French have, I am sorry to say, been obliged to abandon the newly erected fort at l'halan, where they had placed two companies of infantry with artillery in bet,
    688 words
  • Article
    Si-peeve Cocbt, i.x Appeal.
    771 2 SUPREME COURT, IN APPEAL. (Before Hit Honor Mr. Juitice Ford.) Wedsesd.it, Slpt., 26th. liipobtant Decision as to the IH-tim or Pawxbbokebs. Uoet Ah Sim, r. Scow Ah Lano. His Honor t. ulay delivered the follow, ing decision in the sbofl case. This is an appeal from a decision uf the
    771 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      949 2 &tto afcbrritsrmcnUf. RE SPORTING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. FIR-T DAY. TUESDAY, 16th OCTOBER. 1883. Fibst Racb. Gbabd Stand Cup.— Value $150. A celling race for all horse*. All bone* to b* entered at a declared value from $200 to $400. If valued at $400 to carry 1 1 st. 7 lb*
      949 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      866 2 flrto ?.*brrtio'nurUo. claim must be made to one of the Stewards within a quarter of an hour after the race. Horses entered for the Roadsters Races are not allowed to enter for any other rareaat this Meeting excepting tbe Hurdle Race. Rochore Mate, and Winnen' Handicap. And are not allowed
      866 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      772 2 #rto a&bfrttefnmitSi HAWLKY'S ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. To arrive by the French mail, due at Singapore, on the 29th September, and will open at the Town Hall, on Monday, the 1st October, in Verdi*' Opera La TbaYIATA. SPECIALLY SELECTED AND ORGANIZED IN ITALY. For hli tour* in China, India, Australia, Ac.
      772 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      541 2 "fcrtD aubrrt Jtmtnts. EO? V U.t TVBLB HOUSEHOLD FJRNITURE. The property of W. B. Haffendbn, E> <{. at bia residerce, The Borneo OoV wh.wf. Saturday. 6th Octobcb, 1883. The undersigaed have been instructed by W. B. Haffendkn, Esq.. to sell hy kvc tion, at bis residence, adjoining The Bor- neo
      541 words
  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 2 Miscellaneous Column 1
      37 2 WEATHER REPORT. JTaiutoitg Karbou Hotpital, 26th Septetnbtr 1888. if! 3r.n. ;i r m. Hiiim.' B»r. rad. ii rth, W8 »8«* »»>0»l~ Mm Tymp.i.jW. u ..m.iTo^ JUi. InSun I107J ilin« rain TWr. rad. Ther. MS i ijiht ot.V
      37 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    StUUARY OF THS WeH.
    1016 3 SUMMARY OF THE WEEK. A meeting of the Legislative Council ia fixed for to-morrow, the only M in the Onl.'s of the Day being the second reading of the Supply Bill for 1884. We understand, how. ever, that three of the Singapore I'uofficial members of Council, the Hon'bles J. Graham,
    1,016 words
  • Correspondence.
    • Letter
      Breakfast Notes, Continued.
      548 3 To tht Editor of the Straitt Time*. Dbab Mb. Editor,— l am sorry you made a mistake in the heading of Early Bird's letter, which you «hould hardly bare culled Training Note*." He has a very shrewd idea of what he would like to (jet for hit
      548 words
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • Article
      ARRIVALS
      134 3 Vb«b'i Nmi. a Flao A.KD Caitaik. From. Sailid. Coniaraw. Km- C. Coniaraw. S.pt. 26 Lido 26 Panay 26 Patoeah 26 Soon Wh»t 26 Channel Que«o 36 Dicky 27 Duburg 27 Ei;eron 27 Mercury 27 Diemnab 27 Poatianak Biit. str. 62Oi Lewis S'abaya St-pt. 23 Guthrie k Co. Spa. «tr.
      134 words
    • Article
      CLEARANCES.
      57 3 Datx. V mil's Nami. Flag A Bio. Caitaib. pt. 27 Ma; Flower Brit. itr. Roberta 27 Glenorchy Brit. atr. Oedge 27 Peroba Brit. «tr. Stuart 37 Achilles Brit. str. Inderson 17 Kairos Brit. str. Simpcon 27 Duburg Qer. str. Schultz 27 Hope Brit. bq. Dariea DBSTniATIO*. Malacca Klanf London
      57 words
    • Article
      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      779 3 Captain* and Agent* of TimfcU ar* requested to oommanioaU with this »tt*» rtf anUsr any ewer or omission G> thurbov* Shipping in th*harbow. Flaw i j VI«HL> SIUT. ''iPIAIN. aJTD Rio. Men-of-war Mine Kirk Sar.g.b. 176 Falk Wensen D. w str. 150, 3pritchnik I'hintzeff K. w
      779 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      195 3 flotfres. HONGKONG GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM. TlMDtftß for the privil.-ye of preparing nnd s.llini; prepared Opium within the Co. I 'ny for the term of one. two or thro. y<;iig f in ill.- Ist ifiircb, 1881. under the pro. tiai II hof the vaii uk Opium Ordinances
      195 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      925 3 Notices. POSITIVEGOVERNMEVT SECURITY I.IFR A-WTJRaNCE COMPANY, LTD. 104 Clivb Street. Calcutta. ProvUionfor old age combined with Family Provirion inca»e of Death. EXAMPLE. aifed 25 next birtlidiy, wishes '•> l«y npurt a mm of about '20 R*. a month in such a way tbat his savinps wi 1 h? K.cur.ly invented
      925 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      868 3 courts. SAYLE Co. Ex S. S. Olinilo." Wit have just received additional new I goods from the European Markets, con. j listing of the Summer and Aatnmn spe. ciulittM in Cashmerettes. Light Fabrics, Silks, Satins, Velvets, New Velveteens, L\wn Tennis Cloth and Nun's Veiling*, suitable for afternoon and Oarden pi
      868 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 4
      317 3 flotirrs. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid-up Capital $5,000,000. Instalment receiv- 0M.7ft5.65. Ed on New Shares t |5,9t6.785.«« Reserved Fund $2,500,000 Inrtain.ents of Pre- mium received on f R98 33fi New Share. S |3,10«.53fi.t5. Court or Dirfctors Chairman— Wm. Reinkrp, Er>n I Depntv Chairman— W. 8. Touno, Esq. H. h.
      317 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 5
      333 3 fioutt** MUNICIPAL NOTIF! Applications will be received at the office nf the Municipal Secretary, forth* appointment of Municipal Overseer of Works. Salary f 1.200 per annnm, with horse allowance of 1240. Applicant* must be possessed of the following qualification*. (<O Thorough knowledge of building construction and of consideration* govern* ing
      333 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      688 4 iKttirrllanroutf. \TZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARTS WATER, Th* Natural Sopa Water. The qneen of table waters." British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. SW Bupplied»continnonsly to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES dnring the last five years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL BODA WATER. Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Timer
      688 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      685 4 *torrs anfi iHrrrban&tSf. JOHN LTTTLE 00. RAFFLES PLACE, Singapore. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Importers of Provisions, Groceries, Oilmam Stores. Cigars, Tobacco, Hardware, Glassware^. 1 Lamps. Saddlery and Harness, Crockerjj Electro Plated Ware, Jewellery. Stationery^ Perfumery. Fancy Good*. Arms and Ami munition. Ladies and Gentlemen's outfit! ters, Watch and dock makers.
      685 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      995 4 Dorfts. -™c com ,"*\'Y T.;v TBD. Thi work* of the Company arc situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the followin? establishments, y'w. Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty !a at one time with sufficient water for ye -i*'s of the heaviest 1 'trht,
      995 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      922 4 Bork. refitting and coalingot steamer*, al*o Shear* complete for taking out masts. Boiler* to Further information may be had at the O<A>c ot Mee*r*. Paterson, Bimons A Go., Ginnral Agents, who forward Telegrams to th<» Donk frnn. CHARLES WIBHART. Manager. Singapore Ist July 1875. (v. o.) flOtlffS. LOCAL DELIVERY. In
      922 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 5
      718 4 fioncrs. FOR BALB. A nnmber of good Teak wo<d build Palanquin Cnrri-.gefl, suitable for horses or galloway*, and are the moat suitable con' veyances for thi* climate. Price* moderate. Apply to P. P. HOCHBTADT A On. Carriage Puilders, corner of Hill Btifet A Stamford Road. Singapore, 24 th Angt.,lBP3. (to
      718 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 6
      787 4 fiotittt. RORTXSON CO. 23 Collykr Quay, Pinoapore. (opposite the Club.) Drapers. Milliners. Silk Mercer*. Ha! dasher*, Glover*, and General Ontfitters. Gkntlfmen's Outfit 1 mo Dipartm i Every description of clothing made on the shortest notice by an experienced ter, fit guaranteed, a good assortment <>f tweed*, worsted*, serges, broadcloths for
      787 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 7
      670 4 fiotUt. .7. MOTIChronometer, Watch and Oloch Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected sto-.k If Jewellery, Watches, Olocks, Nanttra'. onstrnments, Ac, comprising Bracelets, Ladies' gold watcbes Brooches, Gent*' ditto.. Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American olocks Ladies' rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rinfra. Marble clock*, Wedding rings,
      670 words